{"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/6a27889bec7c103dca7db996?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"LIV Golf’s $6B Crisis & Tiger Woods’ Rehab - June 9th, 2026","description":"<p>On June 9th, 2026, we break down LIV Golf's existential financial threat, Tiger and Charlie Woods' dramatic off-course and on-course battles, and the behind-the-scenes secrets of Nelly Korda's U.S. Women's Open triumph.</p><p><br></p><h3>LIV GOLF / FINANCIAL CRISIS</h3><ul><li>LIV Golf faces an existential threat as the Saudi PIF plans to cut funding after 2026 following a massive $6 billion burn, forcing CEO Scott O'Neil and stars like Bryson DeChambeau to desperately pivot toward private equity.</li><li>An anonymous executive warned, \"Every remaining tournament is on the fence,\" while Bryson says he is \"giving all I can\" to find investors.</li><li>Jon Rahm is taking a traditionalist stance, insisting his \"job is to play golf,\" while Bryson is using the 47-day hiatus to prep for Shinnecock, crediting LIV's new 72-hole format for his consistency.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>TIGER &amp; CHARLIE WOODS / FAMILY BATTLES</h3><ul><li>Charlie Woods delivered late heroics to qualify for the U.S. Junior Amateur, while Tiger undergoes a 90-day Swiss rehab following a March DUI, pausing only to support his girlfriend Vanessa Trump through a recent cancer diagnosis.</li><li>Charlie birdied 16, 17, and 18 to shoot a 68 and win a playoff to compete for the newly renamed Tiger Woods Trophy.</li><li>A source noted Tiger is under a \"great deal of stress\" but remains determined to return to the course.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>LPGA TOUR / NELLY KORDA'S US OPEN WIN</h3><ul><li>Nelly Korda captured the U.S. Women's Open fueled by last year's Erin Hills heartbreak, relying on a calming sticky note reading \"Whatever happens happens\" and an encouraging text from Tiger Woods to \"Finish it off today.\"</li><li>Sister Jessica Korda officially crowned her the \"GOAT\" following the historic victory.</li><li>Nelly actually ditched her custom Nike shoes gifted by LeBron James after just six holes because they had \"too much room.\"</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>PGA TOUR / GOLF'S LONGEST DAY &amp; CANADIAN OPEN</h3><ul><li>\"Golf's Longest Day\" delivered heartbreak and triumph for Shinnecock qualifiers, while the RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto gears up with notable withdrawals and a 22-year-old hometown Monday qualifier making waves.</li><li>Rich Lerner praised the \"democratic nature of the Open\" as Ben James turned pro, shot 140, and accepted a Travelers Championship exemption.</li><li>Top junior Miles Russell suffered a heartbreaking triple-bogey on 18 with Charlie Woods caddying, while Collin Morikawa is officially on baby watch ahead of TPC Toronto.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>Quick Hits</h3><p>Tyrrell Hatton secures a victory at LIV Andalucia • J.T. Poston and Brandt Snedeker withdraw from the RBC Canadian Open • 22-year-old Canadian Jeevan Sihota Monday qualifies after he \"putted really well today\"</p>","author_name":"Golf.ai"}