LIV’s Funding Crisis & Bryson’s Bizarre Standoff - July 21st, 2026

On July 21st, 2026, the golf world faces massive shakeups as LIV Golf's financial backing reportedly dries up, Bryson DeChambeau sparks a wild rules controversy at Royal Birkdale, and the PGA Tour deals with mounting backlash over Rory McIlroy's schedule.LIV GOLF'S FINANCIAL CRISISThe Saudi PIF has reportedly halted funding for LIV Golf as of April 30th, plunging the breakaway league into turmoil. Compounding the chaos is a new $1.1 million lawsuit from Mobii Systems over a terminated contract.Mobii claims that due to the May 25th termination, "Mobii will not receive the revenue it was contractually entitled to receive."With Bryson DeChambeau's contract expiring amid the chaos, Wayne Riley didn't hold back on the defector, stating, "The PGA Tour has not missed you one bit."BRYSON'S ROYAL BIRKDALE STANDOFFIn a bizarre Friday scene at Royal Birkdale, Bryson DeChambeau delayed scoring for 30 minutes by demanding officials call Donald Trump to overturn a penalty, a wild report confirmed by Geoff Shackelford.R&A Chief Mark Darbon quickly shut down the circus, stating, "No I have not received a call from President Trump," and calling the ruling "clear cut."The image of a major championship scoring tent held hostage while waiting for a presidential phone call is one of the most surreal moments in recent golf history.PGA TOUR BACKLASH & RORY'S PASSCommissioner Jay Monahan is facing intense heat for granting Rory McIlroy a pass on the 15-event minimum after he skipped the Travelers Championship, a stark contrast to historical suspensions handed to international stars.Speaking on the 2028 Tour restructure, McIlroy didn't mince words, calling the proposed Challenger series "akin to a glorified Korn Ferry Tour."Legends like Seve Ballesteros and Martin Kaymer were previously suspended for similar schedule infractions, making Rory's special treatment a bitter pill for many tour veterans.3M OPEN PREVIEWThe field at TPC Twin Cities is shifting after withdrawals from Royal Birkdale champion Ryan Fox and Jordan Spieth. Now, heavy favorite Scottie Scheffler looks to dominate against defending champion Kurt Kitayama and rising stars.Despite withdrawing, Spieth remains optimistic about his putting woes, noting, "when the lid pops off the hole I feel like I can go on a run."Keep an eye on 21-year-old phenom Jackson Koivun and FedEx Cup bubble player Johnny Keefer as they fight for their tour survival and breakout moments.Quick Hits2027 Major venues officially locked • Augusta, PGA Frisco, Pebble Beach, and St Andrews on deck • Scottie Scheffler enters the 3M Open as a massive +260 favorite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.