Money Problems for LIV Golf

May 12, 2026, 19:35
EuropeSports

Introduction

LIV Golf has a big problem. Saudi Arabia will stop giving them money in 2026.

Main Body

The Saudi fund is stopping its payments. Now, LIV Golf needs new people to give them money. They want to save the league. Some players have different plans. Jon Rahm still trusts the league, but he wants to play in other tours too. Bryson DeChambeau might stop playing golf. He wants to make videos for the internet instead. Other players want to go back to the PGA Tour. The PGA Tour says they can come back, but they must pay a lot of money first. Rory McIlroy says it is dangerous to take money from other countries.

Conclusion

LIV Golf needs money to survive. The players must decide where they want to play.

Learning

⚡ The 'Want' Power-Up

In this story, we see people talking about their dreams and needs using want. It is the easiest way to tell someone what you desire.

How it works: Person → want/wants → Thing or Action

Examples from the text:

  • They want to save the league.
  • He wants to make videos.
  • Players want to go back.

Quick Guide for A2:

  • Use want for I, You, We, They.
  • Use wants for He, She, It.
  • To add an action, just put to before the verb.

Pattern Map:

  • I want money. (Thing)
  • I want to play. (Action)

🚩 The 'Stop' Shift

Notice how the text says "stop giving" and "stop playing".

When you stop an activity, you use: Stop + Verb with -ing

→ Stop giving money → Stop playing golf

Vocabulary Learning

problem (n.)
an issue or difficulty
Example:The problem is that the train is late.
money (n.)
currency used for buying goods
Example:She saved her money for a new phone.
stop (v.)
to cease or end
Example:Please stop talking during the movie.
give (v.)
to provide or hand over
Example:He will give you a gift.
new (adj.)
recently made or not previously owned
Example:She bought a new car.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:Many people attended the concert.
save (v.)
to keep for future use
Example:I try to save money each month.
league (n.)
a group of teams or players
Example:They joined a local soccer league.
players (n.)
individuals who play a game
Example:The players practiced for hours.
plans (n.)
arrangements or ideas for the future
Example:They have plans for the weekend.
trust (v.)
to rely on someone
Example:I trust my friend with my secrets.
play (v.)
to participate in a sport or game
Example:He likes to play football.
tour (n.)
a trip around a place
Example:We went on a city tour.
playing (v.)
present participle of play
Example:She is playing the piano.
make (v.)
to create or produce
Example:He will make a cake.
video (n.)
a recording of moving pictures
Example:She posted a funny video.
internet (n.)
global computer network
Example:We use the internet to search.
go (v.)
to move from one place to another
Example:Let's go to the park.
back (adv.)
return to a previous place
Example:He went back home.
pay (v.)
to give money for goods
Example:She will pay for the groceries.
dangerous (adj.)
capable of causing harm
Example:Climbing without a rope is dangerous.
take (v.)
to acquire or hold
Example:Take a seat.
survive (v.)
to continue living
Example:They will survive the storm.
decide (v.)
to choose or determine
Example:I will decide later.
where (adv.)
in which place
Example:Tell me where the library is.