INTERVIEW: Mark Allen - 26 October 2026
Summary
Former tour pro Mark Allen joins the show to discuss the collapse of LIV Golf, noting that players are abandoning the tour for the DP World Tour ahead of a major 2028 PGA Tour restructuring. The conversation covers the financial fallout, including controversial executive payouts and the failed BC Partners bid, while exploring how LIV’s disruption ultimately forced the globalization of men's golf.
Topics discussed
Lucas Herbert leaves LIV Golf
DP World Tour exclusivity and player exodus
Team owners Cameron Smith and Bryson DeChambeau
2028 PGA Tour Championship and relegation structure
International open events and Adelaide's opportunity
LIV Golf's impact on globalizing the sport
Adelaide course development and LIV's future
LIV Golf bankruptcy and executive payouts
Kuyonga's financial claims and court deadline
BC Partners' tax strategy and rescue bid
Player outlook and closing remarks
Sign-off and podcast promotion
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