LIV Golf faces funding cut as Saudi Public Investment Fund withdraws
PGA Tour announcer Doug Bell discusses reports that the Saudi Public Investment Fund will stop funding the LIV golf league after the current season, jeopardizing its future. LIV Golf has suffered reported losses of between $6 billion and $9 billion since its launch in 2021, surprising many agents and players. This significant financial shift underscores a broader reassessment of investment priorities by Saudi Arabia.
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Former NFL star Tony Romo’s amateur golf career has been well-documented since his retirement. But the quarterback turned broadcaster will have to wait at least another year before he can participate in the US Open.
Romo shot a 9-over 79 in local qualifying in Texas, leaving him 11 shots outside the qualifying threshold.
The former Dallas Cowboys signal-caller is one of eight athletes participating in the early stages of qualifying for this summer’s U.S. Open.
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Tony Romo plays his shot from the second tee during the final round of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada on July 13, 2025. (Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Romo has enjoyed success on the golf course, including a victory at the American Century Championship. He last reached the final stage of US Open qualifying in 2010.
While Romo’s run is over, several retired MLB players are still looking to move on, including two-time All-Star Tyler Clippard, former New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Hicks and former Mariners relief pitcher Shigetoshi Hasegawa. Hicks is married to former LPGA Tour golfer Cheyenne Woods, niece of five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods.
Aaron Hicks looks on after teeing off during the Capital One MLB Open at Shadow Creek Golf Course in North Las Vegas, Nevada on November 14, 2025. (Lucas Peltier/MLB photos via Getty Images)
Former NFL players Danny Woodhead and Drew Olson are also in the group, while New York Rangers captain JT Miller and retired tennis star Mardy Fish continue their qualifications.
Local qualifying continues this week, with five venues set to host action on Thursday. There are seven days left before the field is reduced for final qualifying.
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Tony Romo plays during the final round of the American Century Celebrity Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada on July 13, 2025. (Tom R. Smedes/Special to RGJ / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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Another notable name on the US Open hopefuls list is NHL referee Garrett Rank. This year’s tournament is scheduled to begin at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York, and run June 15-18.
