{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/680a0159fcccdba3a5365c3e/69fc1bc4921510d4c1cd1510?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"LIV's Funding Cut & Rory's Tiger Defense - May 7th, 2026","description":"<p>On May 7th, 2026, the golf world reels from the Saudi PIF pulling LIV's future funding, while Rory McIlroy defends his major prep schedule and Phil Mickelson makes a surprise withdrawal from Aronimink.</p><p><br></p><h3>LIV GOLF'S FINANCIAL SHOCKWAVE</h3><ul><li>The Saudi PIF is officially pulling LIV Golf's post-2026 funding, sending shockwaves through the league. Graeme McDowell finally dropped the \"growing the game\" PR script, while a blindsided Bryson DeChambeau pivots to expanding his YouTube empire globally.</li><li>McDowell admitted, \"this is good for my bank account,\" while DeChambeau jabbed at the PGA Tour's recent 56-person layoffs, noting they are \"not doing great either.\"</li><li>Eamon Lynch dubbed the entire financial standoff and narrative shift between the rival tours a \"high stakes game of chicken.\"</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>PGA CHAMPIONSHIP &amp; PHIL'S WITHDRAWAL</h3><ul><li>Phil Mickelson has officially withdrawn from the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink due to family reasons, leaving fans wondering about his future in the sport. Max Homa will take his spot in the field.</li><li>When asked about his return to competitive golf, Mickelson admitted, \"I honestly do not know\" if he will play again this year.</li><li>Despite the sudden absence of Phil's \"gravitas\" (as noted by Scott O'Neil), the tournament marches on with Homa stepping up to the plate.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>RORY MCILROY AT QUAIL HOLLOW</h3><ul><li>Ahead of the Truist Championship, Rory McIlroy defended his decision to skip Signature Events to prep for majors, comparing his and Scottie Scheffler's scheduling cadence to a legendary blueprint.</li><li>\"That is what Tiger used to do,\" McIlroy stated regarding his major championship preparation strategy.</li><li>Rory laughed off Irish backlash over his Wagyu Masters menu by teasing a 2027 \"Taco Tuesday,\" and shared a sweet story about his daughter Poppy eating grilled cheese in the Butler Cabin.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>Quick Hits</h3><p>Rickie Fowler dubs himself an \"Orange Maxxer\" to launch a Tropicana custom golf cart contest • McIlroy and Xander Schauffele headline tomorrow's Truist Championship opening round • Creator-turned-pro Ryan Ruffels and Brooks Koepka tee off tomorrow at the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic</p>","author_name":"Golf.ai"}