LIV Golf declares bankruptcy owing Louisiana $1.2M for canceled event

Louisiana’s incentive package for LIV Golf included $2.2 million to upgrade a New Orleans golf course for the event and a $5 million “hosting fee” for LIV Golf.

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: September 9, 2026

Words: 584

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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LIV Golf still owes the state of Louisiana $1.2 million after canceling a golf tournament that was supposed to take place in New Orleans in June.

The state of Louisiana is listed as the 20th largest creditor in paperwork LIV Golf filed Tuesday as part of its request for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a New Jersey federal court. Several pro golfers are among those owed …

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