Saudi-Funded LIV Golf Mulls Postponing Louisiana Event Over World Cup Clash: Reuters Source
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LIV Golf may postpone its Louisiana event scheduled for June due to concerns the soccer World Cup could impact attendances and viewership, while issues such as high temperatures and course condition are also factors, sources told Reuters on Monday. The Saudi-funded circuit has been working in coordination with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's office and economic officials to find a new date for the tournament in either September or October, the sources with knowledge of LIV Golf operations said. Also in the news: Worker Dies During Stage Assembly For Shakira Concert In Brazil The tournament is currently scheduled for June 25-28 at Bayou Oaks at City Park.
The World Cup takes place in the U. S. , Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.
LIV Golf, Landry and the Louisiana Economic Development are expected to issue a statement on the matter on Tuesday, according to the sources. The sources' comments come less than two weeks after LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil said the breakaway circuit's 2026 season would proceed as planned amid reports that the series is at risk of losing its funding. The Louisiana event is the only LIV tournament on the schedule during the World Cup .
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