LIV Golf dealt crushing blow with major split in battle for survival

The Asian Tour has ended its partnership with LIV Golf, formally aligning instead with the PGA Tour and DP World Tour in a deal running until at least 2029. The Asian Tour originally partnered with LIV in 2021 and developed the International Series, a 10-event series that provided key support for LIV players. The split is a significant blow to LIV Golf, which had lost backing from the Saudi Public Investment Fund and was relying on the Asian Tour's national opens as part of its pitch to new investors.