LIV Golf’s ambitious bid for survival has hit a critical wall after BC Partners reportedly abandoned its plan to fund the league’s 2027 season. According to a Wednesday report from the Financial Times, the private equity firm dropped its commitment to invest up to $300 million, a lifeline intended to facilitate the transition into “LIV 2.0.” With this financial pillar removed, the league is now reportedly moving toward the liquidation of its remaining assets, effectively signaling the end of the venture that once shook the golf establishment.
With $300M deal scrapped and stars departing, the Saudi-backed league faces imminent end.
The collapse of the BC Partners deal follows the earlier withdrawal of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which had poured over $5 billion into launching the league before pulling out in April. The PIF’s exit left a massive funding gap for the 2027 season, forcing LIV Golf to scramble for alternative backing. However, the BC Partners investment was contingent on retaining sufficient player support to keep the league viable, a condition that proved impossible to meet as top-tier talent began to defect.
The exodus of marquee names has accelerated the league’s decline, with global superstar Jon Rahm already leaving or announcing plans to depart. Without the financial stability of the PIF or the new capital from BC Partners, the future of “LIV 2.0” appears increasingly unlikely. As the league navigates toward liquidation, the era of intense turmoil in professional golf may finally be coming to a close, leaving fans and players to reassess the landscape of the sport.
Source: Yahoo Sports
