Can LIV Golf work without the Saudi billions? Sports investors predict a ‘free fall’ (Gift Article)

The Athletic: LIV is (likely) cooked. A Saudi bonfire burns out. And a source of Saudi payments to Trump. For those involved, it was rich, while it lasted. www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...

New for @theathletic.com: With the Saudi PIF out after 2026, are private investors really interested in LIV Golf? I spoke to 8 sports business heavyweights about the steep uphill financial battle the rebel league faces. "The math is never going to work." www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...

I don't know if you can read this article, but it has some relevant insights in its discussion of the probable demise of the league. It notes that the PGA is not going to welcome back with open arms those who left for LIV. www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...

Please let it die. Worst thing to happen to golf ever. www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...

Can LIV Golf work without the Saudi billions? Sports investors predict a ‘free fall’ www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...

There is a way for all to be corrected with professional golf, and piss off Trump 😁. Allow the group of misguided golfers to rejoin the PGA if they take a percentage (to be determined by PGA) of their greed from LIV and give it to a PGA selected charity. A win-win! www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...

"The business model was around selling these franchises to get all that money out. But that investment thesis has completely failed. The teams are not recognizable entities." (@gabbyherzig.bsky.social) www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...

Can LIV Golf work without the Saudi billions? Sports investors predict a ‘free fall’ www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...

The inner workings of LIV Golf’s business model are a lot bleaker than what the league is boasting publicly. www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...

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Can LIV Golf work without the Saudi billions? Sports investors predict a ‘free fall’ www.nytimes.com/athletic/724... You hate to see it😉