AdvertisementAdvertisementAug 22, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; The LIV Golf logo is seen on the 14th green pin flag during the quarterfinals of the LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship at The Cardinal at Saint John's Resort. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn ImagesFILE PHOTO: Golf - LIV Golf - Riyadh - Riyadh Golf Club, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - February 6, 2026 Smash GC's Jason Kokrak reacts during the third round REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File PhotoFILE PHOTO: Golf - LIV Golf - South Africa - The Club at Steyn City, Midrand, South Africa - March 21, 2026 Smash GC's Talor Gooch in action on the 18th hole during the third round REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File PhotoFILE PHOTO: Golf - LIV Golf - South Africa - The Club at Steyn City, Midrand, South Africa - March 22, 2026 Crushers GC's Bryson DeChambeau, Paul Casey, Charles Howell III, Anirban Lahiri, and caddies celebrate on the podium with champagne after winning the LIV Golf South Africa team event REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo29 Apr 2026 02:30AM Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInAdd CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results.Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST April 28 : The LIV Golf event scheduled to be played in Louisiana in June has been postponed, state officials said on Tuesday.News of the postponement comes less than two weeks after LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil said the breakaway circuit's 2026 season would proceed as planned amid reports that the series was at risk of losing its funding.The announcement comes a day after sources with knowledge of LIV Golf operations told Reuters the event may be postponed due to concerns the soccer World Cup could impact attendances and viewership, while issues such as high temperatures and course condition were also factors.Governor Jeff Landry and Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois said in a joint statement that the state had already paid $3.2 million under its contract with LIV Golf, of which $2 million has already been invested in upgrades for the Bayou Oaks at City Park course that was scheduled to host the event from June 25-28.Show MoreShow LessThey also said the Saudi-funded circuit is expected to return the remaining $1.2 million 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," Landry and Bourgeois said.According to the statement, Bourgeois spoke with O’Neil last Friday and was informed the organisation was looking to postpone the New Orleans tournament to explore a potential event this fall.Source: ReutersNewsletterRecommended ReadSubscribe to CNA's Recommended ReadA single handpicked story that we think you shouldn't miss. Just one a day.Sign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST