In January 2025, the LIV Golf League appointed it’s new CEO, Scott O’Neil, with the American taking over the reins from Greg Norman.
Having been in the role for seven months, the American has seen a number of changes in the golf world, including a new boss arriving at the PGA Tour – Brian Rolapp.
Currently, LIV is nine events into its 2025 season and, with many players’ contracts coming to an end over the next 18 months, many have asked what is happening to those who will shortly see their deals expire.
Speaking to Rick Shiels on the Rick Shiels Golf Show, O’Neil spoke at length about various topics and, according to the man himself, LIV Golf fans should “have very little concern to what’s happening”, in terms of player contracts and when they expire.
“In Miami, we had a lot of families come in. We have a very diverse talent pool – 19 countries – but a fair amount live in the US and Florida.
“We had a number of wives come up independently, and unsolicited, and say ‘my husband has never been happier. Whatever you’re doing, keep doing it.’ It was a nice thing to hear.”
O’Neil went on to add: “Of the players who have their contracts up this year, everyone wants to be back. We’re having those conversations.
“Some are ending at different times, some 2024, some 25, 26, 27, 28 and even 29. It depends on the person and what the length is.
“If you’re a LIV Golf fan, I’d have very little concern to what’s happening. Conversations are going very well.”
One of the League’s biggest stars, Bryson DeChambeau, has been vocal about when his contract runs out at the end of 2026, with the two-time Major winner claiming he doesn’t intend to walk away from his LIV Golf career at the end of it.
Speaking at the US Open, DeChambeau stated: “Next year is when it ends. We’re looking to negotiate end of this year, and I’m very excited. They see the value in me. I see the value in what they can provide, and I believe we’ll come to some sort of resolution on that.”
Yasir Al Rumayyan and O’Neil during LIV Golf Miami
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One big talking point that arose from the appointment of Rolapp to the PGA Tour CEO role in mid-June was his friendship with O’Neil, with the duo both attending…
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