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Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Invitational to Offer $255M in Purse Money Over 8 2022 Events

LIV Golf Investments, the Saudi Arabia-backed company that has been trying to start a super golf league, is moving forward with an event series in 2022.

Per ESPN's Mark Schlabach, the company announced on Wednesday an eight-event series that will have a total payout of $255 million.

The series will begin with a tournament at Centurion Golf Club in London from June 9-11. There are four United States events on the schedule, starting with one at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in Portland from July 1-3.

Other U.S. locations hosting an event include Bedminster, New Jersey (Trump National Golf Club Bedminster), Boston (The International) and Chicago (Rich Harvest Farms).