LIV Golf faces a significant setback following the announcement of a global alliance between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Asian Tour. This partnership, welcomed by Rory McIlroy, marks a pivotal moment in the landscape of professional golf and raises the stakes for LIV.

The alliance was confirmed during discussions at last week's Open Championship at Royal Birkdale and extends the existing strategic partnership between the PGA Tour and DP World Tour until at least 2029. Previously, this deal was set to expire next year, and its renewal reflects a unified front against LIV Golf.

Key points of the alliance include:

• Asian Tour, previously allied with LIV, now collaborates with the PGA and DP World Tours.
• The partnership aims to create commercial and playing opportunities for golfers.
• Pathways will be established for Asian golfers to gain playing rights in the 2027 DP World Tour season.
• Certain events will revert to being co-sanctioned, as before the Asian Tour's involvement with LIV.

LIV Golf is already feeling the pressure, especially after the withdrawal of Saudi Arabian financial backing, which had initially invested over £3.75 billion in the league's first three years. The next LIV event is scheduled to take place at the JCB Club in Staffordshire this Thursday.

McIlroy expressed his support for the new partnership, stating, "Positive news. Great to see the respective tours working together for the good of international golf." As the dynamics of professional golf continue to evolve, LIV Golf's future remains uncertain amidst these shifting alliances.