LIV Golf veteran Ian Poulter has voiced significant doubts about the long-term viability of the Saudi-backed breakaway tour, suggesting its operational window may be closing.

Poulter's comments come in the wake of the Public Investment Fund's (PIF) announcement that it would cease funding for the LIV Golf Tour at the conclusion of the 2026 season. This decision has created an atmosphere of uncertainty among the tour's participants and staff.

The English golfer indicated that many players on the LIV roster have limited alternatives should the tour fail to secure a new primary financial backer. He stated, "I think time might run out" for the circuit, reflecting a growing sentiment of apprehension within the locker room.

The potential conclusion of LIV Golf raises questions about the future professional landscape for its players and the broader impact on the sport. Without the substantial financial backing from the PIF, the tour faces a critical challenge in maintaining its operations and player commitments.

Since the PIF's funding withdrawal announcement, speculation has been rife regarding potential new investors or a possible merger with existing tours. However, no concrete alternatives have materialized, leaving the tour in a precarious position.

Poulter, a prominent figure in LIV Golf since its inception, has been a vocal proponent of the tour's format and ambitions. His candid admission of potential closure underscores the severity of the financial situation facing the organization.

The future of the LIV Golf players, many of whom signed lucrative, long-term contracts, remains a significant concern. The tour's dissolution could lead to complex contractual disputes and a scramble for players to find new competitive outlets.

As the 2026 season approaches its end, the focus intensifies on whether LIV Golf can secure the necessary financial lifeline to continue its operations or if its chapter in professional golf will indeed close.