LIV Golf Confirms Indianapolis Event is 'Full Steam Ahead'

Despite rumors of financial troubles, the breakaway golf tour says its upcoming tournament in Indiana is proceeding as planned.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 6:06pm

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Despite reports of an emergency meeting among LIV Golf executives in New York amid speculation about the circuit's future, the company has confirmed that its upcoming tournament in Indianapolis is still scheduled to take place as planned in August 2026. LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil addressed the rumors, stating that the league is facing typical challenges for a new sports venture but remains focused on its business goals, including continued growth in revenue and ticket sales.

Why it matters

The future of LIV Golf has been a major topic of discussion in the golf world, with the breakaway tour facing criticism and legal battles from the established PGA Tour. The confirmation that the Indianapolis event will go on as scheduled helps provide stability and reassurance to fans and sponsors of the league.

The details

LIV Golf executives were reportedly summoned to an emergency meeting in New York earlier this week, fueling speculation about the circuit's viability. However, LIV has denied these reports, stating that CEO Scott O'Neil was simply in New York, where he lives. O'Neil addressed the rumors, acknowledging the challenges of running a new sports league but expressing confidence in LIV's momentum and growth. The league provided financial details to support its claims, including over 100% revenue growth from 2024-2025 and a 130% increase in ticket sales year-over-year.

  • The LIV Golf Indianapolis event is scheduled for August 2026.
  • LIV Golf executives were reportedly summoned to an emergency meeting in New York earlier this week.

The players

Scott O'Neil

The CEO of LIV Golf, who addressed the recent rumors about the league's future and confirmed the Indianapolis event is still scheduled to take place.

Bryson DeChambeau

A professional golfer who has joined the LIV Golf tour, a competitor to the established PGA Tour.

John Rahm

A professional golfer who has joined the LIV Golf tour, a competitor to the established PGA Tour.

Phil Mickelson

A professional golfer who has joined the LIV Golf tour, a competitor to the established PGA Tour.

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What they’re saying

“This notion of secret meetings and, you know, getting summoned to New York. I live in New York, so it's easy to summon myself there. But it's a lot of reaching and grabbing for headlines.”

— Scott O'Neil, CEO, LIV Golf

“For us, we're business as usual, but if you want to ask me if this business is tough, I would say absolutely. If you ask me if we were managed very tightly, I would say absolutely. Can this be challenging? Absolutely. And that's what we signed up for. ... we signed up for this adventure and it is the ride of a lifetime. Or should I say round of a lifetime.”

— Scott O'Neil, CEO, LIV Golf

What’s next

Tickets for the LIV Golf Indianapolis 2026 event are now available for purchase on the LIV Golf website.

The takeaway

Despite the ongoing challenges and scrutiny facing the LIV Golf tour, the league remains committed to its expansion plans, including the upcoming tournament in Indianapolis. The confirmation of the event's status helps provide stability and reassurance to fans and sponsors as LIV Golf continues to navigate its place in the competitive golf landscape.