Louisiana Set to Spend at Least $7 Million to Bring Saudi-Owned LIV Golf to New Orleans

'Insane': Ex-GOP aide scorches Louisiana Republicans' bid to 'bribe oil despots'

Former Republican aide Tim Miller tore into Louisiana Republicans on Monday over a massive planned sports investment, at taxpayer expense, that seems tailor-made to put money in the pockets of the Saudi royal family.This follows a report by the Louisiana Illuminator that reveals the GOP-controlled l...

Louisiana set to spend at least $7 million to bring Saudi-owned LIV Golf to New Orleans

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Louisiana plans to spend $7 million to host LIV Golf in 2026. $2 million would go toward upgrades at Bayou Oaks golf course. The tournament is expected to bring $60 million in local spending. LIV is backed by Saudi Arabia‘s Public Investment Fund. The Louisiana Legislature looks likely to spend at least $7 million of the state’s public money to bring the controversial LIV Golf League tour, owned by the kingdom of Saudi Arabi…

LIV Golf Has Taxpayer Dollars Once Again Being Wasted — Why Exactly Do We Pay Taxes?

It's looking like the Louisiana Legislature will dish out at least $7 million of public money that belongs to the state to woo LIV Golf to New Orleans in 2026.

Louisiana set to spend at least $7 million to bring Saudi-owned LIV Golf to New Orleans • Louisiana Illuminator

Louisiana is likely to spend at least $7 million in public funding to attract a Saudi-owned LIV Golf tournament to New Orleans. (Photo by Chris Trotman/LIV Golf)The Louisiana Legislature looks likely to spend at least $7 million of the state’s public money to bring the controversial LIV Golf League tour, owned by the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to New Orleans next summer.  The Louisiana Senate Finance Committee inserted the golf tournament spending…

A tournament by Saudi Arabia's LIV Golf could be coming to New Orleans. Here's what we know.

A new tournament in LIV Golf — the Saudi Arabian-sponsored professional golf league that was recently created as a competitor to the PGA Tour — could be coming to City Park in New Orleans, state officials say.

Watchdog Group Slams Taxpayer Funding of Saudi-Owned Golf Tour - Taxpayers Protection Alliance

Watchdog Group Slams Taxpayer Funding of Saudi-Owned Golf Tour Taxpayers Protection Alliance June 3, 2025 For Immediate Release​​​​           ​​   Contact: Kara Zupkus (224)-456-0257WASHINGTON D.C. – On Sunday, the Louisiana State Senate Finance Committee inserted funding into the state’s operating budget for the LIV Golf League. The $7 million outlay would fund the S…