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LIV Golf is back in action after taking over a month-long break — and a fresh lawsuit has been filed against the league.
A total of 15 LIV Golf stars teed off in the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, as Bryson DeChambeau found himself in the middle of chaos when he was dealt a two-stroke penalty and threatened to withdraw from the tournament.
The LIV Golf stars didn’t have to travel far following the final men's major of the season, as they made their way to JCB Golf and Country Club, which is just under a two-hour drive from Royal Birkdale. But LIV is faced with a new reality of a lawsuit.
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The rebel circuit is facing a possible shutdown thanks to a funding pull from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Mobii Systems Group Limited has filed a lawsuit against the brand.
The lawsuit was reported by Front Office Sports on Monday. Mobii supplied LIV’s 'Any Shot, Any Time' streaming option, and it claims that LIV Golf owes it more than $1.1 million for a breach of contract and unpaid invoices.
The lawsuit was reportedly filed on Friday.
"We recognize that delays in payment have caused strain in our relationship, and we understand this is a frustrating time," Nick Connor, LIV Golf's senior vice president of technology, allegedly wrote to Mobii in May after pulling out of their agreement, as per ESPN.
"While we understand your frustration, our view is that litigating outstanding invoices will not be a productive use of either of our time and resources.
"Please know that this decision is not reflective of the quality of work or services provided, and we are truly grateful for your partnership over the last several years."
The feature was canceled following the announcement of a PIF funding cut, and the league called the removal a "strategic decision" and is processing refunds for fans who purchased the $59.99 annual subscription or individual event passes.
"Because LIV Golf repudiated the Agreement and terminated Mobii's ability to perform under the Agreement, Mobii will not receive the revenue it was contractually entitled to receive from the remaining six events in LIV Golf's schedule, all of which will take place during the Agreement's term," the lawsuit claimed, as per ESPN.
LIV Golf had to refund fans almost $60 that they paid for the feature, and Mobii’s contract was set to expire at the end of this year, while the feature was cut during its Virginia event in early May.
LIV Golf is in the home stretch of its season, as the league has just four events remaining, and CEO Scott O’Neil hunts for potential new investors after letting employees know that there may be some potential layoffs coming in the near future.
The possible shutdown also leaves players in a state of worry, as there is no clear path back to the PGA Tour.
