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Ian Poulter unsure about his future with LIV Golf - Ian Poulter expressed uncertainty about his future with LIV Golf despite hoping the league continues beyond 2027. - LIV Golf ended its 2026 season early but secured a potential new lead investor to support its future without Saudi funding. - Poulter defended joining LIV Golf for the opportunities it provided late in his career, highlighting career decisions often involve financial and personal factors. AI generated England’s Ian Poulter said on Aug 24 he hoped LIV Golf remained afloat in 2027 but was unsure about his own future with the breakaway circuit he has been with since its launch in 2022. Poulter, a five-time Ryder Cup champion, made the admission in a lengthy social media post that came one day after LIV’s 2026 season concluded earlier than originally planned, calling his time there “one hell of a ride”. “It would be a real shame if LIV 2.0 doesn’t happen,” the 50-year-old said on Instagram. “There are players who would love a strong global platform to play on and countries and fans who want us back. Some players will stay, some may go. “As for me, I may stay or take some time off. I genuinely haven’t decided yet.” LIV Golf wrapped up its season a week earlier than planned and in August said it had secured a lead investor that will provide a funding boost, as it prepares for a future without backing from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. While LIV Golf has signed a term sheet with a lead investor that would fund the league in 2027, it is a non-binding agreement and has not been finalised. Poulter has never won an individual or team title with LIV but does have 17 career professional wins, including three on the PGA Tour. Poulter, who was among a handful of big names that took lucrative, big-money contracts in 2022 to make the switch to LIV from the established tours, defended his decision. “LIV gave me a significant opportunity late in my career and I took it,” said Poulter. “People make career decisions every day based on opportunity, family and financial security. Professional sport is no different.” Meanwhile, Tiger Woods is scheduled to appear before a judge in person for the first time since his car accident on March 27. After several postponements, the veteran golfer will appear in court on Sept 8 in Martin County, Florida, according to multiple reports that cited county records. He faces two misdemeanour charges of driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. The 50-year-old has pleaded not guilty. Police who responded to the crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, found two hydrocodone pills in Woods’ pocket and observed signs of impairment. A breathalyser test found he did not have alcohol in his system, but he refused a urine test. Prosecutors have extended the investigative process as they sought and were eventually granted access to the American’s hospital records the day of the crash. His court date was postponed multiple times amid the process. Woods also spent time in Zurich, Switzerland, seeking specialised treatment after the two-car accident. His attorney Douglas Duncan seeks a jury trial. REUTERS