LIV Golf postpones New Orleans event as state seeks return of $1.2m incentive funds
Summary
The LIV Golf event planned for June in New Orleans has been postponed. The organizers want to move the tournament to later in the year due to concerns about weather, the World Cup, and course conditions, and the state of Louisiana is seeking the return of part of the money it gave as an incentive.Key Facts
- LIV Golf’s June event in New Orleans has been delayed.
- The postponement is partly because the football World Cup might lower attendance and viewers.
- High temperatures and the golf course condition were also reasons for the delay.
- Louisiana has already paid LIV Golf $3.2 million, including $2 million spent on course upgrades.
- The state expects LIV Golf to return $1.2 million of incentive money.
- LIV Golf plans to reschedule the event for the fall to avoid summer heat and busy sports schedules.
- LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil informed Louisiana officials about the postponement and plans.
- Both LIV Golf and Louisiana officials expressed a desire to continue their partnership.
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