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HISTORICAL FACTS: 35 | History Defined

Report: Jay Monahan told PGA Tour employees it couldn’t afford legal battle with Saudi Arabia

Monahan reportedly said the Tour had spent $50 million in legal fees and $100 million to pay increased purses.

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Why Saudi Arabia can afford to play a long game in bid to control sport

The kingdom’s astounding deal to control men’s golf is part of a patient, multibillion-pound strategy to change its global reputation

The Guardian - UK

PGA Tour chief opens up on plans for players who rejected LIV Golf millions

After the shock merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf was announced earlier this week, tour boss Jimmy Dunne confirmed those who remained loyal and refuted the PIF-backed advances will be rewarded

Daily Mirror

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US Politicians Hit Out At 'Sportswashing' Over PGA Tour Deal With PIF

American politicians voice their stern opposition to the PGA Tour deal with the PIF, labelling it as "blatant sportswashing" by Saudi Arabia

Golf Monthly

The PGA Tour’s deal with LIV Golf and Saudi Arabia could be a precursor for what’s to come in the NBA

The NBA door is wide open for the Saudi Public Investment fund

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ex-LIV Golf star explains why Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood had no choice in controversy

Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter were two of golf's biggest names who found themselves embroiled in the LIV Golf saga, but fellow LIV pro Oliver Fisher is sympathetic with the European stalwarts

Irish Mirror

Rory McIlroy 'Hung Out To Dry' By PGA Tour - Chubby Chandler

Former agent Chubby Chandler has his say on the PGA Tour/PIF merger, why he thinks it happened and what's next

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Why Did The PGA Tour Merge With The Public Investment Fund?

We look at the reasons why the PGA Tour and the Saudi PIF have now decided to operate together

Golf Monthly

'If Monahan Wants To Disband LIV, He Can' - Merger Negotiator Insists PGA Tour Retain Control

Jimmy Dunne, who brokered the PGA Tour deal with the PIF, insists Jay Monahan remains in control of professional golf

Golf Monthly

Murray is a rare ballast against the surging tide of Saudi sportswashing

The Scot has taken a principled stand against the PIF's petro-billions but people like Murray are not a dime a dozen.

The National (Scotland)

‘I’ll kill them myself’: PGA Tour board member Jimmy Dunne gives wild answer to Sept. 11 question

"I am quite certain ... that the people I'm dealing with had nothing to do with (Sept. 11)," said Dunne.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Four tied for early 2023 RBC Canadian Open lead as players get back to business after PGA Tour bombshell

Conners is looking to become the first Canadian to win the Canadian Open since Pat Fletcher in 1954.

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What Next For LIV Golf After PGA Tour/PIF Merger?

Will LIV Golf continue or disappear after the PGA Tour merger with PIF? And who will make the final decision?

Golf Monthly

Rory McIlroy, the ‘sacrificial lamb’ left counting the cost of golf’s merger

COMMENT: McIlroy’s role as the face of the PGA Tour during golf’s civil war harmed his hopes of adding to his legacy on the course, Jack Rathborn argues

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Report: Norman Tells LIV Staff 'We're Not Going Anywhere' After PGA Tour Merger

Greg Norman reportedly tells LIV Golf staff that the tour will continue despite the PGA Tour merging with Saudi PIF

Daily Mirror

How PIF's seismic golf and football deals could impact Newcastle amid Eddie Howe warning

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe already knows his transfer budget for this summer ahead of their Champions League return but PIF's domestic football investment could lead to longer-term complications

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Betrayed and confused: PGA Tour players sound off on weird vibe at 2023 RBC Canadian Open after major PGA Tour news

"Part of me doesn't feel like I really should be here right now ... this just feels kind of weird."

Golf Monthly

Was Amanda Staveley Involved In PGA Tour PIF Deal?

The English business executive is a key ally of the PIF and helped it complete a deal for Newcastle United in 2021

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Who Is Ed Herlihy? PGA Tour Chairman Involved In Historic PIF Deal

Herlihy worked with commissioner Jay Monahan and board member Jimmy Dunne in the merger, but what's his background?

The National (Scotland)

McIlroy left feeling ‘like a sacrificial lamb’ after golf merger

McIlroy was kept in the dark about the stunning deal which was announced on Tuesday.

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Jay Monahan can’t remain PGA Tour commissioner, even if he just killed LIV Golf

By securing funding, the PGA Tour has all but ended LIV Golf. Jay Monahan still must go.

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy a strong anti-Saudi voice that now feels like 'sacrificial lamb' amid LIV Golf merger

Rory McIlroy says the PGA Tour's collaboration with Saudi Arabia's wealth fund makes him feel like a sacrificial lamb

Irish Mirror

'We have concerns with the human rights' - Micheal Martin steps into Saudi golf controversy

Tánaiste said he has concerns over Saudi Arabia regime's further involvement in golf after PGA-LIV merger

Golf Monthly

The Most Anticipated Press Conference In Golf? What McIlroy Had To Say After PGA Tour/PIF Merger...

Read what McIlroy had to say on the merger, Jay Monahan, Saudi money and much more

Daily Mirror

PGA Tour will receive eye-watering amount in merger deal with LIV Golf

The PGA Tour and LIV Golf announced a stunning merger on Tuesday, paving the way for defected players like Brooks Koepka to regularly line up against Rory McIlroy and co. once again

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