Jordan Spieth pushes back on report that Patrick Cantlay is calling shots in PGA Tour negotiations
1 year ago

Jordan Spieth pushes back on report that Patrick Cantlay is calling shots in PGA Tour negotiations

Associated Press  

Jordan Spieth dispelled the notion he is part of an alliance with Tiger Woods and Patrick Cantlay on the PGA Tour board as the deadline nears for the tour to finalize its framework agreement with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf, who have lured away Masters champion Jon Rahm. Sports Illustrated reported the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia indicated it was willing to not only pump $2 billion into the proposed commercial deal as part of the June 6 agreement, but an additional $1 billion equalization pool for PGA Tour players who turned down LIV’s lucrative offers. The agreement, announced June 6, said the deadline could be extended if both sides agree, although PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said last week Dec. 31 was a “firm target.” The agent for Woods declined to comment. Spieth said he thought the report that Cantlay had seized control of negotiations was “a lot funnier than I think Pat did.” “I believe he’s done more for the PGA Tour in the last six months on the board than anyone since Tiger.

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Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf and PGA Tour match is giving back to fans of a divided sport
1 week, 5 days ago

Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf and PGA Tour match is giving back to fans of a divided sport

Associated Press  

Two of the best players each from LIV Golf versus the PGA Tour in a televised match might remind golf fans what they’re missing outside of the four majors. “We’re trying to bring these players together, and the most opportunities we can get to do that, the better,” McIlroy said Wednesday in a conference call for “The Crypto.com Showdown” that …

The PGA Tour and LIV’s Saudi backers have a deal—but there’s one holdup
1 week, 6 days ago

The PGA Tour and LIV’s Saudi backers have a deal—but there’s one holdup

Live Mint  

When the PGA Tour announced a stunning alliance with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf that it had spent months battling on and off the course, the plan was for the two sides to have a final agreement by the end of the year. Quietly, though, the two sides have made significant progress and have actually reached an agreement for …

Tiger Woods makes prediction over PGA Tour-PIF deal
3 weeks ago

Tiger Woods makes prediction over PGA Tour-PIF deal

The Independent  

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Rory McIlroy thinks Donald Trump and Elon Musk could help PGA Tour and LIV Golf discussions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy thinks Donald Trump and Elon Musk could help PGA Tour and LIV Golf discussions

CNN  

CNN — Rory McIlroy thinks that Donald Trump’s return to presidency could help unify the fractured landscape of men’s professional golf by brokering a deal between the PGA Tour and the breakaway Saudi-backed LIV Golf. When asked on Wednesday if Trump could deliver on his own assertion that he could fix the LIV-PGA Tour deal in 15 minutes, McIlroy said: …

Rory McIlroy thinks Donald Trump and Elon Musk could help PGA Tour and LIV Golf discussions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy thinks Donald Trump and Elon Musk could help PGA Tour and LIV Golf discussions

CNN  

CNN — Rory McIlroy thinks that Donald Trump’s return to presidency could help unify the fractured landscape of men’s professional golf by brokering a deal between the PGA Tour and the breakaway Saudi-backed LIV Golf. When asked on Wednesday if Trump could deliver on his own assertion that he could fix the LIV-PGA Tour deal in 15 minutes, McIlroy said: …

Does Trump’s victory clear the way for PGA Tour-PIF merger? Rory McIlroy thinks so
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Does Trump’s victory clear the way for PGA Tour-PIF merger? Rory McIlroy thinks so

LA Times  

Rory McIlroy walks off the 18th green following the second round of the British Open Golf Championships on July 19 at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland. In fact, at times he’s been the most vocal critic among PGA Tour players, saying last year that “If LIV Golf was the last place to play golf on Earth, I would retire.” …

Rory McIlroy suggests new timeline for PGA Tour and LIV Golf to strike deal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy suggests new timeline for PGA Tour and LIV Golf to strike deal

The Independent  

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PGA Tour insists it is making progress in talks with LIV Golf's Saudi backers PIF but does not open up on New York meeting with Tiger Woods and co
6 months, 2 weeks ago

PGA Tour insists it is making progress in talks with LIV Golf's Saudi backers PIF but does not open up on New York meeting with Tiger Woods and co

Daily Mail  

The PGA Tour has claimed it has made progress amid negotiations with LIV Golf's Saudi backers in recent months. PGA Tour Enterprises' entire Transaction Subcommittee, a group that includes 15-times major champion Tiger Woods, was present at the latest meeting with Public Investment Fund Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan. The PGA Tour has claimed it has made progress amid negotiations with LIV …

PGA Tour reports ‘progress’ without details in meeting with Saudi wealth fund leaders
6 months, 2 weeks ago

PGA Tour reports ‘progress’ without details in meeting with Saudi wealth fund leaders

Associated Press  

The PGA Tour reported progress without details from a face-to-face meeting between its negotiating committee and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia as it tries to work toward a deal. The meeting in New York on Friday evening involved the “transaction committee” of PGA Tour Enterprises and Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund that …

Rory McIlroy moves into contention at Muirfield ahead of crunch PGA Tour and Saudi talks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy moves into contention at Muirfield ahead of crunch PGA Tour and Saudi talks

The Telegraph  

Rory McIlroy survived the arduous layout that is Muirfield Village here before rushing off for the long-awaited meeting between the PGA Tour and Saudi Public Investment Fund which could one day be seen as the defining moment in the professional male game’s civil war. ‌Tiger Woods and Adam Scott were scheduled to attend in person, as was PGA Tour commissioner …

Analysis: A year after PGA Tour’s surprise deal with Saudis, still no clarity on where golf is going
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: A year after PGA Tour’s surprise deal with Saudis, still no clarity on where golf is going

Associated Press  

DUBLIN, Ohio — PGA champion Xander Schauffele was on the 10th tee at Muirfield Village for a late Monday afternoon practice round to start the week of the Memorial. Unbeknownst to Schauffele — unbeknownst to every PGA Tour player — was that Dunne and Herlihy, along with PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, had been secretly meeting with the Public Investment …

Jordan Spieth contradicts Rory McIlroy's claim PGA Tour-Saudi talks are crumbling: 'Things are actually moving positively from both sides'
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Jordan Spieth contradicts Rory McIlroy's claim PGA Tour-Saudi talks are crumbling: 'Things are actually moving positively from both sides'

Daily Mail  

Jordan Spieth has a seat in the room where the decisions on the PGA Tour-Saudi PIF merger are made, and he's chosen to contradict the claims of the man that was shut out of that room weeks ago. In the aftermath of Jimmy Dunne departing the PGA Tour policy board during last week's PGA Championship, Rory McIlroy stated that his …

Jimmy Dunne resigns from PGA Tour policy board amid 'too much player power' as Tour-LIV talks stall
7 months, 1 week ago

Jimmy Dunne resigns from PGA Tour policy board amid 'too much player power' as Tour-LIV talks stall

Daily Mail  

Jimmy Dunne - one of the key figures behind golf's ongoing merger talks between the PGA Tour and the Saudi sovereign wealth - has said 'no meaningful progress has been made' in the negotiations after resigning from the process on Monday. In a development that will heighten suspicions that a union between the Tour and LIV won't materialise, Dunne, the …

Jimmy Dunne resigns from PGA Tour board. He feels his input is no longer needed
7 months, 1 week ago

Jimmy Dunne resigns from PGA Tour board. He feels his input is no longer needed

Associated Press  

Jimmy Dunne, one of the architects behind the PGA Tour’s stunning reversal to strike a deal with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf, abruptly resigned Monday from the PGA Tour board with a letter that expressed frustration at the lack of progress that no longer included his input. “I believe that history will look favorably on this outcome and the …

Jimmy Dunne resigns from PGA Tour policy board citing ‘no meaningful progress’ toward deal to unify pro golf
7 months, 1 week ago

Jimmy Dunne resigns from PGA Tour policy board citing ‘no meaningful progress’ toward deal to unify pro golf

New York Times  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One of the primary figures in the PGA Tour’s shocking framework agreement with the Public Investment of Saudi Arabia last summer resigned from the PGA Tour policy board Monday citing “no meaningful progress” toward a deal with PIF, according to a letter reported by Sports Illustrated. Jimmy Dunne, a prominent investment banker, became a key figure in …

LIV Golf star unleashes astonishing attack on 'talentless fool' Brandel Chamblee over his shock PGA Tour-PIF U-turn... and claims 'p*ssy' analyst is 'disliked by most people in golf world'
7 months, 1 week ago

LIV Golf star unleashes astonishing attack on 'talentless fool' Brandel Chamblee over his shock PGA Tour-PIF U-turn... and claims 'p*ssy' analyst is 'disliked by most people in golf world'

Daily Mail  

LIV Golf's Anthony Kim has launched a blistering attack on top golf analyst Brandel Chamblee, calling him a 'p*ssy' and a 'talentless fool' after his LIV Golf U-turn. Anthony Kim has launched a social media attack at former golf pro Brandel Chamblee Chamblee this week U-turned on his LIV opinion and says the PGA Tour should make a deal Kim …

McIlroy says he and Adam Scott also involved in Saudi meetings
7 months, 2 weeks ago

McIlroy says he and Adam Scott also involved in Saudi meetings

Associated Press  

Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott are joining Tiger Woods on the subcommittee directly involved in negotiating with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf, an addition to what the PGA Tour previously disclosed even though McIlroy says he’s been involved in discussions. McIlroy said Thursday at the Wells Fargo Championship that while he is not on the PGA Tour Enterprises board, …

Tiger Woods to be lone player on negotiating committee with Saudi-backed LIV Golf
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tiger Woods to be lone player on negotiating committee with Saudi-backed LIV Golf

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods will be the lone player on a five-member subcommittee that will be involved in negotiations with the Public Investment Fund, part of a busy day of governance as the PGA Tour tries to strike a deal with Saudi backers of LIV Golf. The tour said Woods will be part of the “transaction subcommittee” on the board of PGA …

Tiger Woods to be lone player on negotiating committee with Saudis
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tiger Woods to be lone player on negotiating committee with Saudis

Associated Press  

Tiger Woods will be the lone player on a five-member subcommittee that will be involved in negotiations with the Public Investment Fund, part of a busy day of governance as the PGA Tour tries to strike a deal with Saudi backers of LIV Golf. The tour said Woods will be part of the “transaction subcommittee” on the board of PGA …

Rory McIlroy won’t rejoin PGA Tour board, says others were ‘uncomfortable’ with his potential return
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy won’t rejoin PGA Tour board, says others were ‘uncomfortable’ with his potential return

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rory McIlroy won’t be returning to the PGA Tour board, saying Wednesday a plan to replace Webb Simpson was met with resistance from board members. “I think there was a subset of people on the board that were maybe uncomfortable with me coming back on for some reason.” McIlroy’s reinstatement would have been viewed as a chance …

McIlroy ready to return to PGA Tour policy board, and eager to enjoy his first trip to New Orleans
7 months, 4 weeks ago

McIlroy ready to return to PGA Tour policy board, and eager to enjoy his first trip to New Orleans

Associated Press  

— For this week, at least, Rory McIlroy is focused on “fun” during his first visit to New Orleans for the PGA Tour’s lone team event. “I don’t think there’s been much progress made in the last eight months, and I was hopeful that there would be,” McIlroy said, alluding his goal of seeing a formalized unification of the PGA …

Webb Simpson offers to resign from PGA Tour board. But only if McIlroy replaces him, AP source says
8 months ago

Webb Simpson offers to resign from PGA Tour board. But only if McIlroy replaces him, AP source says

Associated Press  

A plan is in place for Rory McIlroy to rejoin the PGA Tour board, a move that would require the board’s approval and could be viewed as a chance to help to improve stalled negotiations with the Saudi financial backers of LIV Golf. Webb Simpson, one of the six player directors on the PGA Tour board and PGA Tour Enterprises …

Rory McIlroy set for surprise return to PGA Tour board - reports
8 months ago

Rory McIlroy set for surprise return to PGA Tour board - reports

The Hindu  

Rory McIlroy didn’t stay away from the PGA Tour’s policy board for long. The four-time major champion from Northern Ireland will return as a player director on the policy board and take a seat on the board of PGA Tour Enterprises, the Guardian reported Monday. McIlroy stepped back from the policy board in November following the dramatic tussle between the …

Rory McIlroy denies rumors he is close to accepting LIV Golf offer, says future is on PGA Tour
8 months, 1 week ago

Rory McIlroy denies rumors he is close to accepting LIV Golf offer, says future is on PGA Tour

New York Times  

Rory McIlroy has denied rumors that he is close to accepting an offer with LIV Golf. Speaking to Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis at the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage event Tuesday, McIlroy shut down a report from London-based newspaper City A.M. saying that he would receive a staggering $850 million contract and two percent equity in LIV in order to leave …

PGA Tour’s Monahan describes ‘constructive’ meeting with Saudi leader of LIV Golf
9 months ago

PGA Tour’s Monahan describes ‘constructive’ meeting with Saudi leader of LIV Golf

Associated Press  

PALM HARBOR, Fla. — The PGA Tour took a first step in sparking negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s national wealth fund with a meeting in the Bahamas that Commissioner Jay Monahan described as “constructive” without offering many more details. In a memo late Monday night to players, Monahan said the player directors on the PGA Tour Enterprises board met with Yasir …

Monahan confident in his job and hopeful PGA Tour can strike a deal with Saudis
9 months, 1 week ago

Monahan confident in his job and hopeful PGA Tour can strike a deal with Saudis

Associated Press  

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan was short on details but overflowing with confidence Tuesday about the future of the PGA Tour, repairing the fractured landscape of golf and his ability to lead the way. Monahan said at the onset of his news conference — his first in nearly seven months — that while negotiations with …

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan provides update on Saudi PIF negotiations
9 months, 1 week ago

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan provides update on Saudi PIF negotiations

The Independent  

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Rory McIlroy's former agent Chubby Chandler hints the PGA Tour star could make a bombshell '$946m' move to LIV Golf as the Northern Irishman 'is paving the way that the rebel circuit is okay now'
10 months ago

Rory McIlroy's former agent Chubby Chandler hints the PGA Tour star could make a bombshell '$946m' move to LIV Golf as the Northern Irishman 'is paving the way that the rebel circuit is okay now'

Daily Mail  

Chubby Chandler managed McIlroy for four years until he split from him in 2011 Rory McIlroy has been one of the PGA Tour's most outspoken critics of LIV Golf Rory McIlroy's former agent Chubby Chandler has boldly claimed that the Northern Irishman could be heading for a shock LIV Golf move. Rory McIlroy's former agent, Chubby Chandler, hinted the star …

PGA Tour strikes $3 billion deal with Fenway-led investment group. Players to get equity ownership
10 months, 3 weeks ago

PGA Tour strikes $3 billion deal with Fenway-led investment group. Players to get equity ownership

Associated Press  

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — The PGA Tour is getting a $3 billion investment from Strategic Sports Group in a deal announced Wednesday that would give players access to more than $1.5 billion as equity owners in the new PGA Tour Enterprises. “The coolest thing about it is the players are now owners,” said Jordan Spieth, one of six players on …

Rory McIlroy says the PGA Tour is cheapened without LIV Golf players. He doesn’t want them punished
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy says the PGA Tour is cheapened without LIV Golf players. He doesn’t want them punished

Associated Press  

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Rory McIlroy wants golf put back together again as quickly as possible, saying Tuesday that even winning one of the PGA Tour’s signature events would feel cheapened because it didn’t have all the best players in the world. “I think it’s hard to punish people,” McIlroy said at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. McIlroy, who previously …

Senate committee wants cooperation from Saudis in proposed deal with PGA Tour
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Senate committee wants cooperation from Saudis in proposed deal with PGA Tour

Associated Press  

A Senate subcommittee investigating the PGA Tour’s proposed deal with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf wants documents from four U.S. consulting firms for the Public Investment Fund. The congressional inquiry stems from the June 6 agreement between the PGA Tour, European tour and the PIF to be part of a for-profit company, in which PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan …

PGA Tour sets 2024 Player Advisory Council
10 months, 3 weeks ago

PGA Tour sets 2024 Player Advisory Council

The Hindu  

The PGA Tour announced the 16 members who will serve on the Player Advisory Council in 2024, a pivotal year that will help shape the future of the tour. Nine players have agreed to join the PAC, which the PGA Tour said “advises and consults” with the PGA Tour Policy Board and commissioner Jay Monahan. Among the topics facing the …

PGA Tour starts a new year that feels like the old one. There’s more to golf than just the golf
11 months, 2 weeks ago

PGA Tour starts a new year that feels like the old one. There’s more to golf than just the golf

Associated Press  

KAPALUA, Hawaii — One upside for the PGA Tour extending the Dec. 31 deadline to finalize a deal with Saudi Arabia is the new season starting Thursday at Kapalua can avoid a big distraction. The new year feels a lot like the old one — questions about a fractured landscape, more money than ever that still doesn’t seems to be …

McIlroy eases criticism of LIV Golf, says Rahm defection was a smart business move
11 months, 2 weeks ago

McIlroy eases criticism of LIV Golf, says Rahm defection was a smart business move

The Hindu  

Rory McIlroy has gone from being the harshest critic of LIV Golf to extending an olive branch. He said on a British soccer podcast that he was too judgmental about players defecting and has accepted that LIV is “part of our sport now.” He referred to Jon Rahm’s decision to join LIV Golf last month as a “smart business move.” …

McIlroy eases off criticism of LIV Golf. He says Rahm defection was a smart business move
11 months, 2 weeks ago

McIlroy eases off criticism of LIV Golf. He says Rahm defection was a smart business move

Associated Press  

KAPALUA, Hawaii — Rory McIlroy has gone from being the harshest critic of LIV Golf to extending an olive branch. He said on a British soccer podcast Wednesday he was too judgmental about players defecting and has accepted that LIV is “part of our sport now.” He referred to Jon Rahm’s decision to join LIV Golf last month as a …

PGA Tour seeks extension on commercial deal with Saudis, private investors
11 months, 3 weeks ago

PGA Tour seeks extension on commercial deal with Saudis, private investors

Associated Press  

The PGA Tour believes it has made enough progress with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf to extend their negotiations into next year for a new commercial deal that would include a U.S. investment group and the European tour. The PGA Tour board unanimously agreed three weeks ago to negotiate exclusively with Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of American-based professional …

PGA Tour, PIF miss Dec. 31 merger deadline, extend negotiations into 2024
11 months, 3 weeks ago

PGA Tour, PIF miss Dec. 31 merger deadline, extend negotiations into 2024

New York Times  

The PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund failed to reach an agreement on a potential merger by the Dec. 31 deadline and will extend their negotiations into 2024, tour commissioner Jay Monahan said in a memo to players Sunday. On Dec. 11, the PGA Tour policy board announced that it agreed to advance negotiations with SSG after reviewing …

Viktor Hovland says Arrogant PGA Tour chiefs doing a bad job
1 year ago

Viktor Hovland says Arrogant PGA Tour chiefs doing a bad job

The Hindu  

Viktor Hovland has fired a warning to the PGA Tour saying the organisation is doing a bad job, but the Norwegian says he will not be defecting to the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf World number four Hovland joined a chorus of discontent about the power struggle at the top of the men’s game between LIV Golf and the PGA and …

Rahm is suspended by the PGA Tour. The formality is a boon for Mackenzie Hughes and Carl Yuan
1 year ago

Rahm is suspended by the PGA Tour. The formality is a boon for Mackenzie Hughes and Carl Yuan

Associated Press  

The PGA Tour has notified Jon Rahm he has been suspended for signing with Saudi-funded LIV Golf, a formality that is more about the benefits to the players Rahm leaves behind. PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan in a memo to players Monday afternoon said Rahm’s suspension “due to his association with a series of unauthorized tournaments” removes his name from …

‘Patrick Cantlay-led power coup’ blamed for Jon Rahm’s £450m LIV move
1 year ago

‘Patrick Cantlay-led power coup’ blamed for Jon Rahm’s £450m LIV move

The Telegraph  

McGinley expressed the hope that a deal with PIF can still be reached and he is backed in this wish by countryman Rory McIlroy. “The majority of people like the PGA Tour, but if LIV were to take a few players each and every year it’s really going to be divided – and that’s no good for anyone. In August, …

Jordan Spieth to finish Rory McIlroy’s term on PGA Tour board
1 year, 1 month ago

Jordan Spieth to finish Rory McIlroy’s term on PGA Tour board

Associated Press  

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Jordan Spieth is replacing Rory McIlroy on the PGA Tour policy board and will finish out the term that runs until the end of next year. McIlroy, the first international player elected to the board, said last week he no longer felt he had the time and energy to serve his final year of what …

Spieth selected to replace McIlroy on PGA Tour policy board considering Saudi deal
1 year, 1 month ago

Spieth selected to replace McIlroy on PGA Tour policy board considering Saudi deal

The Hindu  

Jordan Spieth was selected to replace Rory McIlroy as a player director on the PGA Tour Policy Board considering a Saudi-backed merger deal, tour commissioner Jay Monahan announced on Monday. The policy board is facing a year-end deadline to approve a framework agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, a merger deal unveiled in June that shocked tour players, including …

Rory McIlroy explains why he left PGA Tour’s policy board
1 year, 1 month ago

Rory McIlroy explains why he left PGA Tour’s policy board

The Independent  

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Rory McIlroy abruptly resigns from PGA Tour policy board
1 year, 1 month ago

Rory McIlroy abruptly resigns from PGA Tour policy board

Associated Press  

Rory McIlroy resigned from the PGA Tour board on Tuesday, an abrupt move that comes as the tour is trying to finalize an agreement to create a new commercial enterprise involving Saudi Arabia’s national wealth fund. But yeah, the game of professional golf has been in flux for the last two years.” In a statement, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan …

Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour board and gives commissioner his support as Saudi deal talks continue
1 year, 4 months ago

Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour board and gives commissioner his support as Saudi deal talks continue

Associated Press  

Tiger Woods has joined the PGA Tour policy board for the first time in his 27 years on tour, giving Commissioner Jay Monahan key support as he rebuilds trust while forging ahead with details of a business partnership with Saudi backers of LIV Golf. Woods will become a sixth player director — a year ago, the PGA Tour had only …

Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour policy board as sixth player director
1 year, 4 months ago

Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour policy board as sixth player director

New York Times  

In a sweeping change amid the power struggle atop the PGA Tour, the players now hold more weight than ever, albeit after their tour’s future was reshaped without their consent. Responding to significant player unrest over secret negotiations to unite the tour with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund in a new joint commercial business, the tour announced Tuesday that …

Rory McIlroy says he’d retire ‘if LIV Golf was the last place on Earth to play golf’
1 year, 5 months ago

Rory McIlroy says he’d retire ‘if LIV Golf was the last place on Earth to play golf’

New York Times  

Rory McIlroy still isn’t hiding his disdain for LIV Golf, saying he would rather retire than play for the Saudi-backed league. GO DEEPER Ambition meets survival: PGA Tour, Saudi PIF and the deal to shape golf’s future McIlroy has been a longtime critic of LIV Golf and repeatedly defended the PGA Tour as numerous high-profile golfers left for the Saudi-backed …

Saudi investment in PGA Tour will top $1 billion. And Norman will exit as LIV’s CEO, tour exec says
1 year, 5 months ago

Saudi investment in PGA Tour will top $1 billion. And Norman will exit as LIV’s CEO, tour exec says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund has agreed to invest more than $1 billion in a new commercial entity controlled by the PGA Tour, and Greg Norman will be ousted as the CEO of LIV Golf if the business deal between the Saudis and the tour is finalized, a tour executive told Congress on Tuesday. Asked by Blumenthal how …

PGA Tour executives testify before Senate on deal with Saudi Arabia’s PIF
1 year, 5 months ago

PGA Tour executives testify before Senate on deal with Saudi Arabia’s PIF

New York Times  

PGA Tour chief operating officer Ron Price and board member Jimmy Dunne testified before the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations on Tuesday regarding its planned agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Dunne said in response to the criticism: “If any person had the remotest connection to an attack on our country or the murder of my friends, I …

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