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Rory McIlroy has once again shared his strong views on LIV Golf, suggesting that players who choose not to compete on the PGA Tour may be avoiding the highest level of competition.

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Saudi Arabia is set to withdraw its financial backing of LIV Golf at the end of the current season, creating uncertainty around the future of the breakaway tour.

The decision comes after years of heavy investment from the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which has poured billions into the league since its launch in 2021. A recent statement confirmed that the level of funding required going forward no longer aligns with the fund's evolving strategy, even though it highlighted the league's role in expanding golf's global reach.

As part of a broader restructuring effort, LIV Golf has introduced a new independent board led by experienced executives, with the aim of attracting alternative investors. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, who played a central role in founding the league, has stepped down from his position on the board. The organisation is now actively exploring options to secure long term funding and sustain operations.

Sources indicate that LIV Golf remains committed to its international format and team based structure. Discussions with potential investors are ongoing, and officials believe there is still commercial potential in the model. However, there is an acknowledgment that the scale of the tour may need to be reduced, with fewer events than the current schedule.

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Andrea Pavan says he remains optimistic about returning to professional golf after suffering serious injuries in a fall down an open lift shaft earlier this year.

The incident happened in February at his private accommodation near Stellenbosch Golf Club, shortly before the South African Open. Pavan explained that the lift doors opened, but the elevator car was not there, causing him to fall three storeys.

The 36 year old was taken to hospital with significant injuries, including major shoulder damage and fractures to several vertebrae in his back. He underwent surgery and spent a week recovering in South Africa before returning to his home in Texas.

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Tiger Woods has announced yet another blow to his career: a ruptured left Achilles tendon. The 15-time major champion revealed the injury occurred during a recent training session at home. He underwent a minimally invasive procedure Tuesday performed by Dr. Charlton Stucken at the Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The American, a two time major winner and the 2024 champion, delivered a flawless round at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston. She avoided any bogeys and showed strong control throughout, even as conditions became more challenging. Korda said the wind picked up at times, particularly through the trees, which required careful judgment on distances. Despite that, she felt confident in her performance from start to finish.

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As the 36^th Annual Producers Guild of America Awards draw near, a number of winners have been announced in the lead-up to the big event Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. These early awards are given in different categories and set the stage for the mega event.