
The playing futures of superstar Cameron Smith and his all-Australian Ripper GC team are in doubt amid reports the multi-billion-dollar LIV Golf league could be on the verge of collapse.
The Financial Times reported that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) was close to cutting its backing for LIV Golf although no final decision had been made, while The Telegraph said LIV executives had been called to an "emergency meeting".
LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil has issued an email to players reassuring them the remaining nine tournaments of the 14-event 2026 schedule will go ahead as planned.