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Big money bought the PGA Tour, but can it make golf a popular sport in Saudi Arabia?

The recent merger between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi-funded LIV Golf – now being reviewed by the U.S. Department of Justice over antitrust concerns – stunned the golf community.

The Conversation

Todd Boehly and Saudi Arabia's tactic involving Chelsea stars including N'Golo Kante

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly could have some help from Saudi Arabia as he looks to offload some fringe players and allow new manager Mauricio Pochettino to build a squad

Daily Mirror

PGA Tour And LIV Golf Officially Drop Lawsuits After PIF Merger

The case was heard by the US District Court in the Northern District of California

Golf Monthly

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PGA Tour, LIV Golf file motions to drop lawsuits after whirlwind week

Both voluntarily dismissed all claims with prejudice, meaning previous claims can't be refiled or pursued.

USA Today Sports Media Group

New York Times moves for all documents to be unsealed in PGA Tour, LIV Golf lawsuits

The Times is arguing it is enforcing the public's First Amendment and common law rights to public records.

USA Today Sports Media Group

PGA Tour confident it can see off any US investigation into LIV Golf alliance

PGA Tour and LIV’s proposed merger could face review over antitrust concerns, while Phil Mickelson was heckled during the first round of the US Open

The Guardian - UK

Justice Department looking into PGA Tour deal with LIV's Saudi backers, AP source says

A person familiar with the matter says the Justice Department is looking into an agreement between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabian backers of LIV Golf

The Independent UK

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PGA Tour’s deal with Saudi LIV Golf draws Senate panel investigation

WASHINGTON — Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden notified top officials with the PGA Tour that he’s opening a wide-ranging probe into the PGA’s surprise tie-up with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

Tribune News Service

Report: Department Of Justice To Review PGA Tour/PIF Merger

The Justice Department is reportedly planning to review the merger between the PGA Tour and the PIF

Golf Monthly

DeChambeau Reveals Which PGA Tour Events He'd 'Love' To Return To Play

Bryson DeChambeau has listed the 'heritage' events he'd like to come back and play if he's allowed to return to the PGA Tour at some point

Golf Monthly

Dustin Johnson reveals future LIV Golf plans after discussion with Saudi chief

It remains unknown as to what the future holds for LIV Golf after signing an agreement with the PGA Tour, but their inaugural champion Dustin Johnson has shed some light

Daily Mirror

‘Where is the honour and integrity?’ Readers on golf’s Saudi takeover

Guardian readers from around the world have been in touch to share their reactions, with many golf fans expressing dismay

The Guardian - UK

Golf’s shock merger could face multiple legal challenges – Competition lawyer

The deal designed to ‘unify golf’ after a year of acrimony was announced last Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy in line for LIV Golf compensation after turning down hundreds of millions

Rory McIlroy, John Rahm and Tiger Woods are among the big-name golfers who have refused to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit and remained loyal to the PGA Tour

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Irish Mirror

Gary Murphy's top betting tips for 2023 US Open

The third major of the year gets underway on Thursday and Gary Murphy has given his top tips. `

The Conversation

Why have golf's warring tours merged? The possible explanations

They say a few months in sports can feel like a lifetime. In March 2023, just before golf’s first men’s major of the year, the Masters tournament, we explained in The Conversation how men’s professional golf had been shaken up by Saudi Arabia’s billion-dollar drive for legitimacy. This was via…

Daily Mirror

Newcastle United face sportswashing allegations over new £25m-a-year sponsorship deal

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) have held an 80% stake in Newcastle since October 2021, with the club continually facing allegations of being a vehicle for sportswashing

Kiplinger

PGA Tour LIV Golf Alliance Sparks Tax Debate, Government Probe

The announcement of a 'merger' between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf has raised tax concerns in Congress.

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The Guardian - UK

Under-fire PGA chief Jay Monahan ‘recuperating from a medical situation’

The news comes after a tumultuous week in the sport with the PGA Tour announcing a shock merger with the rival Saudi-backed LIV Golf

Irish Mirror

Under-fire PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan "recuperating from medical situation"

A joint statement from Monahan and the PGA Tour’s policy board was released on Tuesday evening

Daily Mirror

PGA chief insists LIV Golf deal is not a merger and explains reasons behind decision

The PGA Tour and DP World Tour agreed a controversial deal with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund - the backers of rival circuit LIV Golf - earlier this month

USA Today Sports Media Group

‘This is a joke,’ phones on fire, ‘this can never happen again’: Seven reactions to the PGA Tour-PIF agreement from PGA Tour pros

“Being part of the military, you can imagine where my thoughts fall on it."

The Guardian - UK

Rahm admits players feel sense of betrayal over deal with Saudi Arabia

Jon Rahm believes there is a feeling of ‘betrayal’ among the golfers after the the PGA and DP World tours’ deal with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund

Golf Monthly

Rahm Admits Many Feel 'A Bit Of Betrayal' After PGA Tour Deal With PIF

The Spaniard admits some players feel let down by the PGA Tour after its deal with the Public Investment Fund

The Independent UK

Monahan tells US lawmakers that PGA Tour was left on its own to fend off Saudis

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan is telling U.S. lawmakers the tour was left on its own to fend off a Saudi invasion into golf

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