The final event of the LIV Golf season, the Team Championship, is "highly unlikely" to take place as scheduled next month, according to Cleeks Golf Club captain Martin Kaymer. Kaymer told Today's Golfer on Wednesday that the probability of the tournament occurring is only about five percent, noting that the necessary infrastructure has not yet been established at The Cardinal at Saint John’s in Michigan.
LIV Golf's operational future has been a subject of speculation since the Saudi Public Investment Fund announced it would cease financial backing after the 2026 season. Scott O'Neil, the league's CEO, is reportedly seeking $350 million in investment to sustain the league beyond 2026.
Kaymer, who participated in a captains' meeting this week ahead of the LIV Golf UK event, indicated that while the Indianapolis event is likely proceeding, the Michigan tournament faces significant doubt. "Michigan, highly unlikely," Kaymer stated. "So basically, what we already knew."
This potential cancellation follows the recent decision to call off the LIV Golf event in New Orleans in late June, reportedly due to concerns over temperature and course conditions. Kaymer voiced disappointment over the prospect of the Michigan event being scrapped.
"I heard yesterday, actually, on the Golf Channel that there were talks that Indianapolis could become a team event instead of Michigan," Kaymer said. "That we don’t know. I think that would be a shame that we get reduced even more individual tournaments."
He emphasized the importance of a team event for concluding the season. "On the other hand, how do you want to have a team winning the whole season if you don’t have a team event? We need to be honest. The whole season was a bit of a… there was so much happening. Yeah. Cancelled New Orleans. Cancelled most likely the last event. So I think it’s important to just finish the season and hopefully we’ll have a plan for 2027."
LIV Golf has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the status of the Michigan event. This uncertainty comes shortly after the Asian Tour announced a strategic alliance with the PGA and European Tours, ending a partnership with LIV Golf.
When asked about his prospects with LIV Golf in 2027, player Jon Rahm was noncommittal, stating he could not share current details. Kaymer, however, shared that captains had hoped for more concrete information from O'Neil during their meeting, but decisions for the following year remain dependent on securing investor commitments. "Hopefully, I think there’s a lot of interest and it’s looking good," Kaymer said. "But we’ve all been there. If the signature is not there, then it doesn’t mean anything."