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LIV cash crunch cuts Korea Open prize money

Published Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · Updated May 21

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The Asian Tour has confirmed that the prize money for the Kolon Korea Open has been reduced to its original amount of KRW 1.4 billion. This cut follows financial uncertainties at LIV Golf, which affected a promised $500,000 boost for the tournament.

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  • The Asian Tour confirmed the prize money for the Kolon Korea Open has been revised to the original amount of KRW 1.4 billion, following a reduction in the planned increase due to LIV Golf's financial uncertainties impacting its promised $500,000 boost.

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    The Asian Tour announced a reduction in the planned prize money increase for the Korea Open, reverting to the original amount after LIV Golf's promised $500,000 boost was impacted by its own financial uncertainties. This comes as Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund plans to cease bankrolling LIV after the 2026 season.

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