LIV Golf is a professional golf tour financed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The tour was founded in 2022 and played its inaugural season in 2023. The tour has been controversial since its inception, as it has poached some of the biggest names in golf, including Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, and Bryson DeChambeau.
The tour has been criticized for its close ties to Saudi Arabia, which has been accused of human rights abuses. However, the tour has also been praised for its innovative format, which includes shorter events and larger purses.