Sergio Garcia strikes a completely different tone over LIV Golf's future

Sergio Garcia says he's more worried about what LIV Golf will look like in 2027 and not whether the league survives.

The future of the breakaway tour was plunged into doubt after LIV's Saudi financiers confirmed in March they were turning off the spigot at the end of the season.

Some suggested the decision marked the beginning of the end for LIV Golf after only four years and an outlay of more than $5bn.

But Garcia told reporters ahead of LIV's stop in Spain this week that there is only "a little" amount of uncertainty over LIV's future and not a lot. 

"We're really excited about the work that our CEO, Scott, and his team are putting in," Garcia said.

"We enjoy being involved in it, giving our input and seeing how we can help make sure that the league keeps going forward.

"We're very confident that that's going to happen. It's just going to look different."

Scott began pitching to potential investors this week, according to various reports.

It is understood LIV are asking for between $250m-$350m to keep going in 2027 and believe they will be able to return a profit in 20 months.

Such a claim was interesting, given O'Neil told the Financial Times in February that the league wouldn't break even for five to 10 years even with the PIF's investment.

There are rumours LIV 2.0 could also feature a schedule of 10 events, down from 14, with prize purses also dramatically reduced to $5-10m from the eye-watering $30m previously offered. 

Garcia added: "In my opinion, more than being worried about if LIV is going to keep going or the league is going to keep going, it's more how is it going to look going forward.

"I think that's where we are, and we're trying to figure out the best way possible moving forward and how we can be excited for all of us, not only ourselves but our fans, our sponsors, everyone that is involved.

"We're looking forward to seeing the final product."

If LIV Golf does survive in 2027 they will surely like to keep hold of Bryson DeChambeau.

The two-time major winner rejected a contract extension offer last year and appears to be conflicted over his future plans.

Before the PGA Championship, DeChambeau indicated that he would consider attempting to grow his YouTube channel, play in the majors and participate in the "tournaments that actually want me" if LIV doesn't survive. 

Despite making those comments, DeChambeau is personally involved in pitching to potential investors.

Jon Rahm told reporters on Tuesday that he will not be taking DeChambeau's approach by getting into the boardroom.

"I'm never going to claim to know anything about business, and if I was in a business pitch, I would not know the first thing to say.

"My job is to play golf, and I'll say it's is hard enough as it is, especially this week."

He added: "But if any player who knows what they're doing is willing to do certain things like that, I think it can only help.

"To have insight from a player on a meeting like that can help, and I'm open for any suggestions possible, but I would also say I don't have the free time that Bryson has to be flying around the country to attend meetings with three little ones and one on the way.

"Even if I wanted to, I don't know if I could do it."