antitrust

PGA Tour, LIV, PIF file motion to dismiss lawsuits

PGA Tour, LIV, PIF file motion to dismiss lawsuits

The PGA Tour, LIV Golf and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia have officially agreed to end all pending antitrust litigation among the parties. 17 Jun 2023
U.S Justice Department to investigate merger

U.S Justice Department to investigate merger

The U.S Justice Department will review the PGA Tour's plan to merge with Saudi-backed golf interests, including LIV Golf, to determine if it violates antitrust law, the Wall Street Journal has reported. 16 Jun 2023
U.S senators call for further PGA Tour-LIV investigation

U.S senators call for further PGA Tour-LIV investigation

U.S senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden have asked the Justice Department to open an antitrust investigation into the planned deal between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf, saying they believe it would result in a monopoly over professional golf operations. 15 Jun 2023
PGA Tour countersues LIV Golf

PGA Tour countersues LIV Golf

The PGA Tour has filed a counterclaim against Saudi-funded LIV Golf, accusing the rival league of inducing top players to breach its contracts by claiming the Tour could not enforce them. 30 Sep 2022
Mickelson, Poulter and two others drop out of LIV-PGA lawsuit

Mickelson, Poulter and two others drop out of LIV-PGA lawsuit

Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson and three other golfers have dropped out of a lawsuit which was filed against the PGA Tour last month over its decision to suspend players who participated on the new LIV Golf circuit. 28 Sep 2022
Mickelson considers withdrawing from PGA Tour lawsuit

Mickelson considers withdrawing from PGA Tour lawsuit

Phil Mickelson says it's no longer "necessary" to be attached to an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour but is yet to decide whether he'll stick with it or remove his name. 16 Sep 2022
Players withdraw as LIV joins PGA Tour lawsuit

Players withdraw as LIV joins PGA Tour lawsuit

Saudi-funded LIV Golf has joined the antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour in an amended complaint in which four players have removed their names. 28 Aug 2022
Long wait for LIV Golf player lawsuit

Long wait for LIV Golf player lawsuit

LIV golfers, including Phil Mickelson and Australian Matt Jones, who filed an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour will have to wait almost 16 months before the case goes to trial. 19 Aug 2022