LIV Golf is likely postponing its inaugural New Orleans tournament, originally scheduled for June 25-28 at Bayou Oaks at City Park, until the fall. This move would result in a three-month gap in the league's United States schedule, spanning from the May 7-10 event in northern Virginia to the August 6-9 tournament in New Jersey.
The postponement is attributed to concerns over peak summer temperatures and the need to ensure the course is in championship shape. The league is also seeking to avoid attendance and viewership conflicts with the World Cup. Additionally, the move comes as LIV Golf attempts to secure further funding after the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia pulled back its commitment, raising questions about the league's future.
These developments follow recent assurances from CEO Scott O’Neil that the season would continue uninterrupted and at full throttle, despite speculation regarding financial support for a league that has spent more than $5 billion since 2022. In Louisiana, officials had agreed to pay LIV Golf $5 million and spend $2.2 million on course improvements; the state is expected to be repaid $1 million that was paid in advance.