Recent reports suggest a Sergio Garcia incident at the 2026 Masters sparked a $6 billion collapse of LIV Golf, which includes losing its PIF funding. Fox Sports and Nine.com.au describe the event as 'embarrassing,' even though details are still limited. Sergio Garcia’s actions might have triggered widespread panic among investors and sponsors, leading to sudden financial instability.
Tyrrell Hatton reacted to the situation indirectly by choosing a song during a recent event, showing frustration with LIV Golf’s direction. Gary Player alerted the PGA Tour in May that LIV Golf could cause major challenges. These developments underline growing tensions within elite golf competitions.