REPORT: LIV Golf Has Not Paid Back $1.2 Million to Louisiana After Filing for Bankruptcy

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.

Will Sutton: Essence talks are underway as LIV Golf goes bust, owing Louisiana $1.2M

I’m happy to report that Essence Festival of Culture representatives and the City of New Orleans and well-connected, city-focused representatives are talking in person — in New Orleans. I can’t tell you where.

KOENIG: A "I Told You So" Moment - LIV Golf Owes Louisiana over $1 Million

Last year (August 2025), I published an article here on The Hayride about Governor Jeff Landry’s announcement of a Saudi-backed LIV Golf League tournament scheduled for the summer of 2026 in New Orleans. I shared my dissatisfaction with this decision because the Louisiana state government reportedly spent MILLIONS of our tax dollars on this planned […]

REPORT: LIV Golf has not paid back $1.2 million to Louisiana after filing for bankruptcy

NEW ORLEANS — LIV Golf has not yet paid back $1.2 million it owes to Louisiana after filing for bankruptcy, The Advocate reported.The LIV Golf tournament was to be held in New Orleans City Park over the summer before the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia abruptly ended its financial support. LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday with more than $500 million in debt.At the time, a statement from Governor Jeff Landry and …