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Poulter expresses doubts over LIV Golf future amid circuit uncertainty
England's Ian Poulter has cast doubt on his continued involvement with LIV Golf, while expressing hope the Saudi-backed breakaway circuit survives into 2024. The veteran golfer, who joined the league at its inception two years ago, acknowledged uncertainty about his personal prospects with the organisation.
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Poulter, one of LIV Golf's founding members, said on Monday that he remains committed to seeing the circuit continue operations but is unclear whether he will remain part of the venture moving forward. His comments reflect broader anxieties about the long-term viability of the Greg Norman-led competition, which has faced financial scrutiny and player defections since its 2022 launch.
The 51-year-old English golfer has been among LIV Golf's most prominent figures, lending credibility to the insurgent league during its contentious early years. His qualified optimism about the circuit's prospects stands in contrast to his personal hesitation, suggesting internal tensions about the organisation's direction and stability.
LIV Golf has pursued a merger with the PGA Tour since earlier this year, negotiations that have progressed through various phases but remain unresolved. The uncertainty surrounding these discussions has prompted some players, including Poulter, to reassess their commitments to the circuit.
Poulter's remarks underscore the precarious position many LIV Golf participants find themselves in, balancing loyalty to the breakaway league with concerns about its long-term viability and their own competitive futures.