Cameron Smith expects to play in LIV Golf's season-ending tournament despite the league's financial troubles. LIV is hunting for $250 million to $300 million just to stay operational, but Smith signaled he plans to compete in the finale regardless of the league's funding status.
The Australian remains committed to the Saudi-backed circuit even as money questions hang over the season. Smith, one of LIV's marquee names after joining in 2022, hasn't wavered on his participation. His confidence that the event will happen suggests the league's organizers are working behind the scenes to secure the cash they need.
The funding gap reveals how much LIV still bleeds money two years after launch. The league has yet to turn profitable and continues burning through capital. But for players like Smith, the commitment stands. He's showing up unless something dramatically changes between now and the finale.
This is the reality of LIV Golf in 2024. Players have signed mega-deals. The tour keeps operating. And everyone keeps moving forward like the money will materialize. Smith's statement amounts to a public vote of confidence in that bet working out.