Brief
Louis Oosthuizen to Leave LIV Golf Amid League’s Financial Uncertainty
The 44‑year‑old cites travel demands and health concerns while LIV Golf seeks new investment and decides its future.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Louis Oosthuizen announced he will leave LIV Golf, saying the breakaway league’s uncertain future and a demanding travel schedule no longer suit his priorities, the Independent reported.
What happened
Oosthuizen, the 2010 British Open winner, told the South China Morning Post that he wants to arrange his own schedule and limit extensive global travel. He expressed a desire to play near one location for three weeks at a time rather than fly to a single tournament. The comment came ahead of the Hong Kong Open and follows LIV Golf’s Chapter 11 filing after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew funding in April.
What the reports add
The Independent noted that LIV Golf has secured fresh investment from BC Partners Credit and will decide this month whether to cease operations or launch a revised “2.0” model. U.S. media reports set a soft deadline of 25 October for players to confirm their status. The article also mentions that Jon Rahm has already announced he will not join the planned LIV 2.0.
What was said
"I need to arrange my own schedule and look after my body," Oosthuizen said, adding, "I want to play near one spot for three weeks at a time, not have all the big travelling for one tournament." He also said, "I loved LIV and the team aspect, but it's time to move on." The piece also quoted Rory McIlroy, who at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in India said he would vote to allow former LIV players back into the PGA Tour, arguing that their return could benefit the sport commercially.
How it came about
LIV Golf’s financial strain began when the Public Investment Fund cut its $5 billion support, prompting a Chapter 11 filing. BC Partners Credit’s potential $300 million conditional investment is intended to fund a possible LIV 2.0, but the league’s future remains unclear. Oosthuizen’s departure follows other high‑profile exits, including Jon Rahm, and adds pressure on LIV Golf as it evaluates its next steps.
Key facts
- Louis Oosthuizen announced his departure from LIV Golf. (independent.co.uk)
- LIV Golf is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy after Saudi Arabia's PIF withdrew funding. (independent.co.uk)
- BC Partners Credit has provided fresh investment and will decide this month on LIV's future. (independent.co.uk)
- Players have a soft deadline of 25 October to confirm their status with LIV Golf. (independent.co.uk)
- Rory McIlroy said he would support allowing former LIV players back into the PGA Tour. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Louis Oosthuizen departs LIV Golf as breakaway league faces uncertain future”
