Recent reports suggest a Sergio Garcia incident at the 2026 Masters led to a $6 billion collapse of LIV Golf, resulting in losing its PIF funding. Fox Sports and Nine.com.au have called the event as 'embarrassing,' even though details are still limited. Sergio Garcia’s actions may have triggered widespread panic among investors and sponsors, causing sudden financial instability.
Tyrrell Hatton reacted to the situation without naming names by choosing a song during a recent event, showing frustration with LIV Golf’s direction. Gary Player warned the PGA Tour in May that LIV Golf could cause major challenges. These developments point to increasing strain within elite golf competitions.