This week’s LIV Golf event in Indianapolis marks the conclusion of the 2026 season and the current phase of the tour. The future of the league remains uncertain, with many questioning if Indianapolis could be the final stop for LIV Golf.

The ongoing discussion surrounding LIV Golf focuses on financial concerns rather than the game itself. Allegations of unpaid vendor bills have led to a lawsuit against the tour. Fresh Tape Media has filed a lawsuit claiming missed payments for services rendered during the league’s preseason media days.

Jared Kleinstein, Fresh Tape’s founder, took to social media to demand payment, stating, “When a small business does the work, it deserves to be paid for it.” LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil addressed these allegations during a press event in Indianapolis, acknowledging the challenges faced by small businesses.

Look, I come from a family of entrepreneurs, a family of small business entrepreneurs and know the challenge that that is,” said the CEO. “So what I would say to them is we’re doing everything we can to make sure we can do right by them and the work they committed, and I hope we can.

Fresh Tape Media’s lawsuit against LIV Golf claims $1.2 million in unpaid dues. O’Neil’s comments of hope fuel speculation about LIV Golf’s financial struggles.

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced it would stop funding LIV Golf after 2026. Consequently, the league canceled the LIV Team Championship in Michigan, moved the season finale to Indianapolis, and halved the event’s purse from $20 million to $10.1 million.

Despite financial challenges, O’Neil reported securing an unnamed investor to sustain LIV Golf into 2027. Details about the investor remain undisclosed. The league plans for ‘LIV 2.0’ involve players owning majority equity and holding 10 tournaments, five in the U.S. and five globally.