
LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy protection, according to The Citizen Sport, while details have emerged of a revamped version of the breakaway golf circuit planned for 2027. The new iteration, dubbed LIV '2.0', is still expected to launch with backing from a new investor, though it remains unclear which leading players will stay involved in the competition going forward.
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