In episode two of the Sport, Structured podcast, host James Cooper is joined by Leonard Curtis director Alex Cadwallader, sports finance expert Professor Rob Wilson and Sky Sports Golf commentator Simon Holmes to discuss the findings of the first Leonard Curtis Golf Finance Report.
The conversation examines the future for the professional game following the decision by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF to end its funding for LIV Golf at the end of the 2026 season.
The episode considers the potential impact of the latest developments on player earnings, the PGA Tour’s financial dominance, and the wider golf ecosystem, from fans and sponsors to women’s golf.
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Filmed at University Campus of Football Business’ Manchester Podcast Studio
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Thank you to our UCFB student production team:
Rowan MacLellan, Editor
Calum Spiller, Autocue
Evie Malcom, Production assistant
Ella Mazurke, Camera and Lighting
Louis Jones, Audio
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