Poulter leaves LIV as exodus of big names continues
Summary
Ian Poulter, a well-known golfer, has decided to leave LIV Golf, a tour backed by Saudi Arabia that has faced financial troubles. His departure follows other top players leaving, and the future of LIV Golf remains uncertain.Key Facts
- Ian Poulter, aged 50, was one of the first big names to join LIV Golf in 2022.
- Poulter wants to spend more time with his family and focus on other interests like his YouTube channel.
- Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund stopped supporting LIV Golf in April after investing over $5 billion.
- LIV Golf filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. last month.
- LIV Golf may get $300 million in new funding from BC Partners Credit to continue under a new plan called “LIV 2.0.”
- Only a few players have joined LIV 2.0 so far; many top players like Jon Rahm, Louis Oosthuizen, and others have left.
- Bryson DeChambeau remains one of the few big players reportedly still committed to LIV Golf.
- Poulter was co-captain of the Majesticks team along with Lee Westwood, whose future with LIV is still unknown.
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