‘Monitoring closely’: Aussie politician warns LIV over stars fleeing league

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas warned LIV Golf that Adelaide will not host future events if the league fails to retain star players. Speaking on Australian radio station SEN, Malinauskas emphasized that the participation of key golfers like Cameron Smith and Bryson DeChambeau is essential to maintaining the standard of LIV Golf Adelaide, noting that a final decision will become clear within weeks.

The warning adds to growing uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf's proposed 2027 season, referred to as LIV 2.0. With recent departures of high-profile players including Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, and Louis Oosthuizen, the circuit faces mounting pressure to secure commitments and protect its most successful international tournaments in Australia and South Africa.