“It’s tricky. LIV Golf are officially telling us that they are all systems go to be back here,” Malinauskas said. “We are monitoring it pretty closely. What’s happening with the players is going to be the most instructive outcome here. It’s very important to us [that] they keep the likes of Cam Smith and Bryson DeChambeau in that playing roster; that underpins the success of the event. That’s something we are monitoring closely just to see how it unfolds.

“We’re not going to go through with LIV unless they put on the standard of event they have put on in the past, which has been truly exceptional. We’re going to know for sure in the next two to three weeks.”

That said, LIV Golf has strong reasons to meet Malinauskas’ demand. Since its debut in 2023, LIV Golf Adelaide has emerged as one of the league’s most successful events, drawing impressive crowds and earning praise for its electric atmosphere. The tournament’s success was reflected in its recognition as the World’s Best Golf Event at the World Golf Awards for three consecutive years, from 2023 through 2025.

This commitment to Australia is also reflected in LIV Golf’s decision to continue hosting events in the country, as Malinauskas confirmed. The league is expected to operate on a reduced schedule next year, with five events in the United States and five overseas. Moreover, LIV Golf and the South Australian Government agreed last year to make Adelaide the league’s Australian home through 2031.

However, that long-term arrangement could now face uncertainty amid Malinauskas’ demand, particularly as the breakaway tour has yet to finalize its roster for the LIV 2.0 relaunch. So far, five players have reportedly committed to the tour: Richard Bland, Cameron Tringale, Brendan Steele, Victor Perez, and Ben Campbell. There are, however, signs that the roster could grow.

Financial Times’ Sujeet Indap reported that 15 more players had expressed interest in signing with the league. Indap also shed light on the deadline for LIV to finalize its roster. October 25 was initially reported as the cutoff, with the league’s new lead investor, BC Partners, having the option to extend it. However, Indap reported that the actual deadline is October 30, leaving LIV Golf with little time to secure its players for the proposed relaunch.

A potential return to the PGA Tour could prove difficult for players who choose to leave LIV Golf. However, the DP World Tour remains another option. The European circuit has warned players against signing with LIV 2.0 if they wish to retain their playing privileges, adding another layer of uncertainty to the decisions facing those considering their next move.

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