LIV players’ $100 million ask: Unpaid debts threaten league’s future

A group of LIV golfers led by Dustin Johnson is seeking $100 million in severance payments from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund for unpaid contracts following the league's bankruptcy. The demand comes ahead of commitments for LIV 2.0, a new iteration backed by BC Partners. Attorney David Cornwell represents the player group, which also reportedly includes Bubba Watson and Thomas Detry, as the deadline for joining the new edition faces expected delays.

The dispute unfolds alongside numerous high-profile departures from the league, including Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, and Ian Poulter. The New York Times reported that the PIF offered just two cents on the dollar to settle the $100 million sum. Meanwhile, Bryson DeChambeau remains one of LIV's largest creditors outside the Johnson-led group, as players weigh whether to sign on for the new venture.