Saudi Arabia May Change Money for LIV Golf

Introduction

Saudi Arabia might change how it gives money to LIV Golf. Some people are worried about the future of the league. The leaders say this year is okay, but the future is not certain.

Main Body

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has a new plan for 2026 to 2030. They want to make sure their money is used well. The PIF spent about 5 to 6 billion dollars on LIV Golf since 2022. However, the league does not make much money. Not many people watch it on TV in the USA. Scott O’Neil is the boss of LIV Golf. He says the league is safe for now. But he says the league must work hard. They need a new business plan. They might need money from other people. He says big brands like Rolex and HSBC already give them money. Some players, like Jon Rahm, are not worried. Saudi Arabia is also changing other sports. They might not host the 2035 Rugby World Cup. They want more private companies to own football clubs. But they still own Newcastle United. This team is still important to them. LIV Golf now has a big problem. It must show it can make money on its own. It cannot just use government money. It may need to change how the teams work to find new buyers.

Conclusion

LIV Golf needs to find new ways to make money. It cannot only use money from Saudi Arabia. The league must find new partners to survive after 2026.

Vocabulary Learning

certain
Not sure or not known for sure不確定
Example:The future of the league is not certain.
make money
To get money from selling things or doing work賺錢
Example:The league does not make much money.
own
To have something as your own擁有
Example:They want more private companies to own football clubs.
partners
People or companies that work together合作夥伴
Example:The league must find new partners.
survive
To continue to live or exist生存 / 存續
Example:The league must find new partners to survive.