What next for golf’s battle between tradition and disruption?

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100

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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Disclaimer:

The content of this podcast is intended as commentary and opinion on matters of public interest in the sports industry. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, figures, statistics and financial data referenced may be based on publicly available estimates and could be subject to error or change. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as a statement of fact. If you believe any information is inaccurate, please contact us at rob.venables@leonardcurtis.co.uk and we will endeavour to correct the record promptly.

Is it time for professional sport to grow up?

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0100

In the first episode of the Leonard Curtis Business of Sport Podcast, host James Cooper is joined by Leonard Curtis Director Alex Cadwallader and sports finance expert Professor Rob Wilson to explore one of the biggest questions facing the industry today: is professional sport operating on a sustainable financial footing?

Drawing on insights from the Leonard Curtis Business of Sport report series, the discussion examines why so many clubs and governing bodies continue to face financial pressure despite growing revenues. The episode covers governance, ownership, regulation, competitive balance and the structural challenges affecting rugby, football, cricket and other sports.

Whether you work in sport, invest in the sector or simply want to understand the business forces shaping the games we love, this episode provides a clear and insightful introduction to the financial issues at the heart of modern sport.

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Read our sports finance reports:

https://www.leonardcurtis.co.uk/business-of-sport

Follow our Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/lcbusinessofsport/

Follow Alex Cadwallader on LinkedIn:

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