“Even Tiger & Rory Can’t Save LIV Golf” – Fans React to the PIF-Backed League Using PGA Tour Stars for Promotion

Sonali SV

February 2, 2026 | 3:20 PM EST

“Even Tiger & Rory Can’t Save LIV Golf” – Fans React to the PIF-Backed League Using PGA Tour Stars for Promotion — LIV Golf Uses Rory McIlroy & Tiger Woods’ Footage To Promote the 2026 Season

LIV Golf’s attempt to hype up its 2026 season hasn’t gone down well with a faction of fans online.

With the season opener in Riyadh just days away, the Saudi-backed league shared a promotional clip on X featuring famous golfers like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and even Arnold Palmer.

The video stitched together old interview moments where each player mentioned “LIV Golf,” making it look like the biggest names in the sport were talking about the league. The post was captioned:

“WE’RE BACK 🙌 Who’s pumped for the 2026 LIV Golf League season? 👀”

Instead of building excitement, the clip triggered sharp reactions from several fans. One wrote:

“Even Tiger & Rory can’t save LIV Golf! They’re done”

Another added:

“When you definitely know you’ve lost, you start posting stuff like this”

Not everyone was negative though, with one user finding the edit clever:

“LIV branding is so good that I heard it referred to by like 6 different names in this video (they play 72 holes now btw)”

Others pointed to LIV Golf losing major names recently.

“Y’all want to be relevant so bad it’s embarrassing. Fact is you just lost 2 of your Top 5 players. Absolutely no ratings or hint of interest from golf or non-golf fans. Not close to ranking points or competitive competition. Jokes on you all like it has been since the start.”

Another fan posted:

“Lmao this is embarrassing. Possibly the most embarrassing thing since bubba was pretending to be a range goat. 😆😆”

Screenshot of fan comments on LIV Golf's post on X — Screenshot of fan comments on LIV Golf’s post on X

The reactions come just as LIV Golf prepares to launch its 2026 season at Riyadh Golf Club. This year also brings changes to the league, including a shift to 72-hole events and a new points system after last season’s controversial title race. However, the new season will go ahead without Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed, both of whom have already left the league.

Another LIV Golf promotion draws criticism from fans

This was not the first time a LIV Golf related post sparked strong reactions online.

Recently, golf fans were surprised after Fox Sports shared a promotional graphic for the 2026 LIV Golf season that was later taken down. The image was meant to promote the league’s return in Riyadh but quickly caught attention for several mistakes.

The biggest issue was the spelling of player names. Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson and Martin Kaymer all had their surnames written incorrectly, which shocked many fans considering all three are major winners.

The graphic was first pointed out by golf account Flushing It on X, which shared the post while highlighting the spelling issues. The account also noted that Lee Westwood was missing from the image, despite being a co-captain of Majesticks GC alongside Ian Poulter.

Screenshot taken from Flushing It's post on X (via @flushingitgolf) — Screenshot taken from Flushing It’s post on X (via @flushingitgolf)

While Poulter appeared in the graphic, Westwood’s absence only added to the confusion among fans. Soon after the backlash began, Fox Sports removed the post.

The mistake was especially awkward given Fox Sports’ growing role in LIV Golf’s future. The network signed a multi-year broadcast deal with the league starting in 2025, covering events across its global schedule.

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