Initial claims suggest a Sergio Garcia incident at the 2026 Masters sparked a $6 billion collapse of LIV Golf, resulting in losing its PIF funding. Fox Sports and Nine.com.au have labeled the event as 'embarrassing,' even though details are still limited. Sergio Garcia’s actions might have triggered widespread panic among investors and sponsors, causing sudden financial instability.
Tyrrell Hatton reacted to the situation without naming names by choosing a song during a recent event, showing frustration with LIV Golf’s direction. Gary Player cautioned the PGA Tour in May that LIV Golf could create major challenges. These developments highlight mounting friction within elite golf competitions.