IEThe Irish Times
LIV Golf should be a cautionary tale to other sports – but we won’t hold our breath
The Saudi government put $6bn into the breakaway golf league but got a miserable return on their investment and now it’s over
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- The Irish Times
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- 23 Aug 2026, 05:00 UTC
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- Malachy Clerkin
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The Saudi government put $6bn into the breakaway golf league but got a miserable return on their investment and now it’s over
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LIV Golf should be a cautionary tale to other sports – but we won’t hold our breath
The Saudi government put $6bn into the breakaway golf league but got a miserable return on their investment and now it’s over
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