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Rory McIlroy talking to media ahead of the US PGA Championships in Pennsylvania.

‘Glad I was wrong’: McIlroy taunts LIV Golf after loss of Saudi billions

Outspoken critic Rory McIlroy has addressed his comments that Saudi Arabia would never walk away from LIV Golf.

  • James Corrigan

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Brisbane-born golfer Cam Smith wants Queensland to host an LIV Golf event.

‘We do a great job’: Cam Smith hoping LIV Golf can survive without Saudi billions

The mulleted Aussie golf star has shot down speculation he could retire, and revealed the pain of his shocking slump in major tournaments over the last two years.

  • Iain Payten
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, with Bryson DeChambeau, Aryna Sabalenka and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The bottomless pit has a bottom. LIV exit part of Saudi shift ahead of 2034 World Cup

The trillion-dollar investment fund of Saudi Arabia recently announced a strategic reboot, and LIV Golf isn’t the only sport affected.

  • Iain Payten
Uncle Colin Hunter Jnr addresses the crowd at the MCG.

On a tense Anzac Day, the MCG fell silent. Then the Welcome to Country began

The dawn service had been marred by booing during the Welcome to Country, and tensions were running high before the traditional MCG fixture that afternoon. Would the crowd there boo, too?

  • Peter FitzSimons
Trump, Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud, golfer Cameron Smith.

The Saudis used LIV Golf to try to win over Trump. The players were just rich pawns

The rebel golf tour sold itself as an attempt to reinvent the game. What will be its legacy?

  • Malcolm Knox
Ripper Golf captain Cam Smith.

LIV Golf is on the brink of collapse. What’s next for Cam Smith and the rebels?

LIV Golf stars, including Smith and several other Aussies, face uncertain futures and some tricky pathways back to other major tours.

  • Iain Payten
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Australian Cameron Smith is one of the stars of the LIV Golf series.

Saudis to end LIV Golf funding after pouring in $7 billion

The breakaway golf league has struggled for attendance and viewership despite attracting big name players such as Cameron Smith, Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau.

  • Randall Williams
Australia’s Cameron Smith.

I don’t want to say I told you so about LIV Golf, but ...

The Saudi-funded LIV Golf was always about sports-washing, and the punters wouldn’t have it. Now it’s dying before our eyes, and good riddance.

  • Peter FitzSimons
Bryson DeChambeau is the prime target for the 2026 Australian PGA in Sydney.

Big-hitting DeChambeau the dream catch for Sydney-bound PGA championship

After losing the Australian Open to Melbourne, Sydney will again host a major event with international pulling power.

  • Evin Priest
Australian Cameron Smith is on LIV golf’s roster.

Saudi Fund set to back away from LIV Golf under mounting financial pressures

Saudi officials have said the kingdom is reevaluating its priorities amid mounting financial pressures, including the cost of its pledges to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

  • Vivian Nereim, Lauren Hirsch and Alan Blinder