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Jim Alexander: During U.S. Open week, the LIV-PGA Tour story keeps getting in the way

LOS ANGELES — This was supposed to be a celebration of golf, this return of the U.S. Open to Los Angeles after 75 years.

The Orange County Register

U.S. Open golfers still telling ‘Tiger Tales’ despite Woods’ absence

LOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods’ plan was sparse yet clear. He said at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in February that he’d play in the four majors this year. Nothing more was guaranteed.

Los Angeles Times

USGA CEO Mike Whan wishes PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan ‘a speedy recovery’ at 2023 U.S. Open

“We’re full steam ahead as a business,” said PGA Tour COO Tyler Dennis.

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'Let’s Just Go Out And Do Our Jobs' - Lowry's Advice To Fellow Pros After Merger

Shane Lowry says he calmed talk of a player strike in the immediate aftermath of the PGA Tour deal with the Saudi Public Investment Fund

Golf Monthly

The PGA leader who initially urged golfers to turn down Saudi millions and raised links to 9/11 is now 'recuperating from a medical situation' one week after announcing a merger with the LIV

The surprise leave occurs as Congress takes an increased interest in the merger. Monahan says the PGA was "largely left on our own" by Congress to fight off its Saudi rival.

Fortune

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.

Kiplinger

'See You Guys At Travelers Next Week' - Koepka Can't Resist PGA Tour Return Joke

Brooks Koepka cracked a rare joke about a swift PGA Tour return in a dig at LIV Golf critics ahead of his bid for a third US Open title

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PGA chief Jay Monahan takes step back from duties due to 'medical situation' after LIV Golf deal

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has handed over responsibilities to two of his colleagues due to a "medical situation" following a week of pressure following the LIV Golf deal

Daily Mirror

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Irish Mirror

Jay Monahan Steps Away From Running PGA Tour Due To 'Medical Situation'

Jay Monahan has handed day-to-day operations of the PGA Tour over to two senior executives due to a medical problem

Golf Monthly

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.

The Independent UK

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan is ‘recuperating from a medical situation’

"The Board fully supports Jay and appreciates everyone respecting his privacy," said the Tour via a statement.

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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

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‘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

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

Golf Monthly

'I Trust The Board To Do The Best Deal They Can' - Harrington On PGA Tour PIF Merger

Speaking to the Irish Independent, Harrington remains confident that the PGA Tour will do the right thing

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‘We Were Largely Left On Our Own To Fend Off The Attacks’ – Monahan In Leaked Letter To Congress

The PGA Tour commissioner doesn't feel his organisation got the help it needed to fend off its rival

Golf Monthly

'They're Doing The Schedule Now' - Dustin Johnson Confident 'LIV Will Go Into 2024'

Dustin Johnson has reportedly received assurances that the LIV Golf League will be fully functional for the 2024 season

The Independent UK

PGA Tour ‘confident’ US Congress investigation won’t find fault with LIV Golf deal

The US Congress are concerned about ‘the Saudi government’s role in influencing this effort’

The Guardian - UK

Saudi golf takeover is blueprint for what they want to do everywhere else

The Saudis came for golf. Will your favourite sport put up any more of a fight?

The Guardian - UK

The US holds its nose over Saudi Arabia’s human rights record – when the price is right

The purchase of professional golf by a brutal regime has exposed yet again the lack of moral sanctities on the global free market, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The National (Scotland)

Intrigue surrounding US Open worthy of any Hollywood blockbuster

A couple of months ago, you may recall that I started these weekly wafflings with a meandering introduction about the relentless technological…

Golf Monthly

US Senate Opens Investigation Into PGA Tour's Shock Merger With The PIF

Jay Monahan and Greg Norman have been asked for details about the deal struck between the PGA Tour and the PIF

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