LIV Golf postpones June’s New Orleans event

LIV Golf has postponed its event in New Orleans in June amid continued questions over its future.

US officials confirmed on Tuesday the event will be rescheduled after BBC Sport was told the Saudi Arabia-backed series was in talks with local Louisiana authorities about moving the tournament to September or October.

According to sources, officials were keen to avoid peak summer heat and ensure the Bayou Oaks course at City Park is in top championship condition.

LIV bosses are also said to have wanted to avoid a clash with the World Cup.

Louisiana governor Jeff Landry and economic development secretary Susan Bourgeois said in a joint statement the state had already paid $3.2m (£2.36m) under its contract with LIV, of which $2m (£1.47m) has already been invested in upgrading the course.

They added LIV is expected to returning the remaining $1.2m (£880,000) in state incentive funds.

“We appreciate LIV’s good-faith efforts and look forward to maintaining our partnership as we continue conversations around an event later this year,” said Landry and Bourgeois.

It means LIV Golf will not have any tournaments in the USA for a three-month period from 10 May until 6 August when it goes to Trump Bedminster in New Jersey.

However, amid reports that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is set to end its support for the breakaway tour, this will only intensify speculation.

Earlier this month, LIV Golf chief executive Scott O’Neil told players the 2026 season would continue “as planned and uninterrupted” amid rumours the tour was on the verge of collapse.