LIV Golf has accused the DP World Tour of interference in its bankruptcy proceedings during a recent hearing. The breakaway league is striving to relaunch in 2024 with new investments from BC Partners Capital after the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund withdrew its support, having invested $5 billion (£3.7 billion) over four years.

To facilitate this relaunch, LIV Golf has applied for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, necessitating the cancellation of existing player contracts. This move aims to re-sign players under new terms for what is being dubbed LIV 2.0.

In a significant development, the DP World Tour has announced a stricter stance, indicating that any player committing to LIV 2.0 will be ineligible for membership and thus unable to participate in the Ryder Cup. This has been viewed as an effort to undermine LIV's dwindling chances of survival. LIV's attorney, Robert Fitzgerald, expressed concerns in the US Bankruptcy Court in New York, stating, "The timing in particular strikes us as a clear attempt to interfere with our process, with our players and potentially our reorganisation writ large."

Guy Kinnings, CEO of the DP World Tour, emphasized the importance of adherence to their rules, asserting that players unwilling to comply should not seek membership.

The hearing also saw Judge Michael B Kaplan approve the rejection of contracts for 19 golfers, allowing players like Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, Bubba Watson, and Lee Westwood the freedom to explore other opportunities. Meanwhile, Jon Rahm has relinquished all claims against LIV's bankruptcy estate, which is estimated at up to $150 million (£113 million).

The next hearing in LIV's bankruptcy case is scheduled for October 20, with a commitment deadline for players set for October 25.