New details 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 have called the event as 'embarrassing,' although details remain unclear. Sergio Garcia’s actions may have triggered sudden anxiety among investors and sponsors, leading to sudden financial instability.
Tyrrell Hatton reacted to the situation in an indirect way by choosing a song during a recent event, which signaled frustration with LIV Golf’s direction. Gary Player cautioned the PGA Tour in May that LIV Golf could cause major challenges. These developments underline increasing strain within elite golf competitions.