LIV's Funding Crisis & Memorial Previews - June 3rd, 2026

On June 3rd, 2026, we break down LIV Golf's sudden scramble for private capital, preview the historic 50th Memorial Tournament, and set the stage for an emotional 81st US Women's Open at Riviera.LIV GOLF / BOARDROOM DRAMAThe Saudi PIF is ceasing LIV Golf funding after 2026, forcing the league to scramble for $250M-$350M in private investment. Ahead of LIV Andalucia, Bryson DeChambeau is actively pitching investors while Jon Rahm refuses to participate.Rahm insists he will "stay in your lane" regarding the league's financial business.Rahm noted he lacks Bryson's free time to pitch investors because he has "three little ones and one on the way."PGA TOUR / THE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENTMuirfield Village hosts the 50th anniversary of the Memorial Tournament, where Scottie Scheffler (+300) is chasing a Tiger Woods-esque three-peat. Meanwhile, tournament host Jack Nicklaus is openly criticizing the PGA Tour's condensed Signature Events schedule.Nicklaus stated he would "hate to see tournaments bunched too much together," while also advising mentee Rory McIlroy to make "no double bogeys."Fresh off his PGA Championship win, Aaron Rai is adjusting to fame—getting recognized grocery shopping and sharing an emotional reunion with his father, Amrik, whose "hug was a little bit different."LPGA / US WOMEN'S OPENThe 81st US Women's Open heads to Riviera, headlined by Nelly Korda (+400) utilizing a minimalist scouting strategy. The field also features Megha Ganne making her pro debut and Madelene Sagstrom competing while seven months pregnant.Korda is avoiding over-preparation, noting that "too much information is not really good," while Ganne is embracing being "comfortable being uncomfortable."Michelle Wie West is making an emotional return from retirement to honor her late father-in-law, Jerry West, and to show her daughter Makenna that "everything is not easy."Quick HitsRussell Henley's Charles Schwab win • Bryson's AI swing prep • Lexi Thompson's missed cut • UVA's Ben James securing the #1 PGA Tour U ranking for his card through 2027 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.