World No.1 Scottie Scheffler Shuts Down Reporter Over LIV Golf Question

On Thursday, LIV Golf announced a change in leadership with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) stopping their funding after the 2026 season.

World No.1 Scottie Scheffler Shuts Down Reporter Over LIV Golf Question

Scottie Scheffler (Image via X/@UnderdogGolf)

Scottie Scheffler does not want to do anything with LIV Golf at the moment. Following the first round at the Cadillac Championship, the World No.1 shut down a reporter over a question regarding the breakaway tour.

LIV Golf has been in the spotlight since reports of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) pulling its plug on them came out. On Thursday, the league issued a statement and announced a change in leadership, confirming that the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia was stopping its funding after the 2026 season.

As a result of this development, several golfers are left wondering about their future. Without the financial backing of the Saudis from next year, many wonder whether this is the end of LIV Golf.

Several stars have reportedly started to reach out to the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour to discuss a potential return. Earlier this year, Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed left the PIF-backed tour and found pathways to return to the PGA Tour.

Scheffler, the 4-time major champion, was one of them who remained loyal to the PGA Tour. After an opening round score of 71 at the Trump Doral Course in Miami, the American international was asked about his thoughts regarding the return of some players and the pathways that could be offered.

The World No.1, however, had no interest in it. He shrugged off the reporter and claimed he had no idea what he wanted from him.

I just got off the golf course. I don’t know what you want from me.

Scottie Scheffler said regarding LIV Golf

This is not the first time Scheffler has turned down a question from a reporter. After the third round of the Masters Tournament in April, the golfer hit back at a reporter over a bizarre question.

The question was about how he felt after carding a score of 65 on the moving day. He later went to shoot 68 in the final round and finished 1-shot behind eventual winner Rory McIlroy.

Jordan Spieth unsure about potential pathways for LIV Golf stars who left the PGA Tour

LIV Golf’s future has been one of the most talked points in the golf industry in the past few days. At the ongoing Cadillac Championship, Jordan Spieth was also asked about the potential return of LIV golfers. The former World No.1 is unsure about it.

Jordan Spieth
Jordan Spieth (Image via Imago)

While speaking with the reporters, the 3-time major champion brought up the olive branches offered to Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed earlier this year. He, though, is not sure whether things would change for those who sued the PGA Tour after leaving them.

I think there’s just too many unknowns for me to have a good gauge on what would happen there. … Does it change for guys who sued and dropped their membership? “There’s just a lot of different things that happened over the last four years for that.

Jordan Spieth told the reporters

Speaking of Spieth, he sparkled on Thursday at the Cadillac Championship. With 7 birdies, 2 bogeys, and 1 eagle, the golfer shot a 7-under 65. He finished the day at T2 along with Alex Smalley, while being 1-shot of Cameron Young, who carded a round of 64.

Spieth has so far made the cut in 9 out of the 10 events he has started this year. However, he has not recorded a single top-10 finish. He is also seeking a first win since the RBC Heritage triumph in 2022.

Brian Harman claims there should be some penalties for LIV Golfers who want to come back

The big question in golf right now is whether LIV Golfers will come back to the PGA Tour. If they do return, would there be any penalties? Brian Harman believes there should be something that could ease some bad blood between the two sets of players.

Brian Harman believes there should be some penalties for LIV Golf stars
Brian Harman (Image via Golf)

The 2023 Open Championship winner expressed that fans would love to see everyone back and that time heals all wounds. However, he did agree that there should be some sort of fines or penalties for those who want to return.

I think there should be something. … I spoke to some of the bad blood and some of the resentment. … I think something to ease a little bit of that is probably necessary.

Brian Harman told the reporters

After Brooks Koepka returned this year, there were some who were not pleased. 2023 U.S. Open winner Wyndham Clark expressed that there should have been some penalties for Koepka. Even Hideki Matsuyama criticized the decision to allow him to return without major consequences.

So some PGA Tour players are not so pleased to see LIV Golf stars return without facing any fines. Only time will tell what happens in the future.

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