Ahead of this week’s Open Championships at Royal Birkdale, Australian golfer Lucas Herbert describes a difficult period on the LIV Golf circuit, citing uncertainty about the tour’s direction and its impact on him. Multiple outlets report that Herbert characterises the past year as chaotic, saying “all hell broke loose” as he navigated shifting circumstances linked to LIV Golf. He says the instability has taken a personal and professional toll and that, at points during the year, he considered quitting LIV Golf. The reports place his comments in the context of his preparation for The Open, where he is competing while reflecting on his experience with the Saudi-backed league. Across the articles, the central points are that Herbert speaks candidly about how uncertainty around LIV Golf has affected his mindset, and that he contemplated stepping away before deciding to continue. The coverage is based on his comments to media ahead of the tournament, with no additional details of specific incidents or decision-making timelines beyond the general description of turmoil and the consideration of quitting.