LIV Golf’s $6B Crisis & Tiger Woods’ Rehab - June 9th, 2026

On June 9th, 2026, we break down LIV Golf's existential financial threat, Tiger and Charlie Woods' dramatic off-course and on-course battles, and the behind-the-scenes secrets of Nelly Korda's U.S. Women's Open triumph.LIV GOLF / FINANCIAL CRISISLIV Golf faces an existential threat as the Saudi PIF plans to cut funding after 2026 following a massive $6 billion burn, forcing CEO Scott O'Neil and stars like Bryson DeChambeau to desperately pivot toward private equity.An anonymous executive warned, "Every remaining tournament is on the fence," while Bryson says he is "giving all I can" to find investors.Jon Rahm is taking a traditionalist stance, insisting his "job is to play golf," while Bryson is using the 47-day hiatus to prep for Shinnecock, crediting LIV's new 72-hole format for his consistency.TIGER & CHARLIE WOODS / FAMILY BATTLESCharlie Woods delivered late heroics to qualify for the U.S. Junior Amateur, while Tiger undergoes a 90-day Swiss rehab following a March DUI, pausing only to support his girlfriend Vanessa Trump through a recent cancer diagnosis.Charlie birdied 16, 17, and 18 to shoot a 68 and win a playoff to compete for the newly renamed Tiger Woods Trophy.A source noted Tiger is under a "great deal of stress" but remains determined to return to the course.LPGA TOUR / NELLY KORDA'S US OPEN WINNelly Korda captured the U.S. Women's Open fueled by last year's Erin Hills heartbreak, relying on a calming sticky note reading "Whatever happens happens" and an encouraging text from Tiger Woods to "Finish it off today."Sister Jessica Korda officially crowned her the "GOAT" following the historic victory.Nelly actually ditched her custom Nike shoes gifted by LeBron James after just six holes because they had "too much room."PGA TOUR / GOLF'S LONGEST DAY & CANADIAN OPEN"Golf's Longest Day" delivered heartbreak and triumph for Shinnecock qualifiers, while the RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto gears up with notable withdrawals and a 22-year-old hometown Monday qualifier making waves.Rich Lerner praised the "democratic nature of the Open" as Ben James turned pro, shot 140, and accepted a Travelers Championship exemption.Top junior Miles Russell suffered a heartbreaking triple-bogey on 18 with Charlie Woods caddying, while Collin Morikawa is officially on baby watch ahead of TPC Toronto.Quick HitsTyrrell Hatton secures a victory at LIV Andalucia • J.T. Poston and Brandt Snedeker withdraw from the RBC Canadian Open • 22-year-old Canadian Jeevan Sihota Monday qualifies after he "putted really well today" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.