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PGA Tour memo covers LIV return, compensation and rollback

PGA Tour memo covers LIV return, compensation and rollback

The PGA Tour has set up a compensation scheme for players who did not defect to LIV Golf and is also looking at establishing a pathway to reintegrate those who did. 28 Jul 2023
Els blasts PGA Tour merger with 'circus golf' LIV

Els blasts PGA Tour merger with 'circus golf' LIV

Former World No.1 Ernie Els says the PGA Tour board should step down over the decision to merge with the LIV series, describing the Saudi-backed breakaway circuit as "circus golf". 21 Jul 2023
Cam throws support behind beleaguered Norman

Cam throws support behind beleaguered Norman

Cameron Smith has thrown his backing behind beleaguered LIV Golf boss Greg Norman amid uncertainty over the future of the Australian golfing great as head of the Saudi-backed Tour. 18 Jul 2023
Rory would rather retire than play LIV Golf

Rory would rather retire than play LIV Golf

Rory McIlroy has laughed off a Saudi-backed idea that he and Tiger Woods could own LIV Golf teams, saying that he would retire if playing for LIV was the only option. 14 Jul 2023
PGA Tour sought Norman's removal in merger talks

PGA Tour sought Norman's removal in merger talks

The PGA Tour sought the ousting of LIV CEO Greg Norman, the Australian golfing great, during negotiations with the rebel circuit, documents released ahead of hearings on Capitol Hill have revealed. 12 Jul 2023
Monahan returning to commissioner role after ‘medical situation’

Monahan returning to commissioner role after ‘medical situation’

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan is returning to work just over a month after stepping away for a "medical situation" during a tumultuous time of working out a surprise commercial agreement with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf. 8 Jul 2023
Players returning from LIV is part of PGA Tour deal

Players returning from LIV is part of PGA Tour deal

The PGA Tour and DP World Tour have agreed to work with the backers of LIV Golf to decide how defectors to the rival league can return and what kind of punishment they should face. 28 Jun 2023
Norman, Monahan and Al-Rumayyan summoned by U.S Senate

Norman, Monahan and Al-Rumayyan summoned by U.S Senate

A United States Senate hearing is to be held into the controversial partnership between the Saudi Arabia-funded LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, with leading figures including Greg Norman summoned to attend. 22 Jun 2023
Golf's merger leaves unanswered questions for Scott

Golf's merger leaves unanswered questions for Scott

Adam Scott, Australia's former World No.1, says golf's shock peace deal has left a lot of questions unanswered, especially for those "emotionally" invested in the outcome. 22 Jun 2023
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
Monahan sidelined by 'medical situation'

Monahan sidelined by 'medical situation'

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan is recuperating from a "medical situation" and has been relieved of his immediate responsibilities and day-to-day operations. 14 Jun 2023
US Senator opens probe into PGA Tour-Saudi agreement

US Senator opens probe into PGA Tour-Saudi agreement

The leader of a Senate subcommittee is demanding the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's LIV Golf present records about negotiations that led to their new agreement and plans for what golf will look like under the arrangement. 13 Jun 2023
Morri: Golf’s broader image problem

Morri: Golf’s broader image problem

The hand wringing within the game in the wake of last week’s shock PIF, PGA Tour and DP World Tour deal has been understandably intense. 12 Jun 2023
Revamped PGA Tour reportedly giving equity to loyalists

Revamped PGA Tour reportedly giving equity to loyalists

Players who turned down big-money offers to defect to LIV Golf and stuck with the PGA Tour will be given equity shares in the new for-profit conglomerate being formed by the Tour's merger with the Saudi Public Investment Fund, PGA Tour policy board member Jimmy Dunne says. 12 Jun 2023
PGA Tour couldn't afford fight with Saudis: report

PGA Tour couldn't afford fight with Saudis: report

Commissioner Jay Monahan has told employees that the PGA Tour simply couldn't afford to keep fighting the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf League, the Wall Street Journal reports. 12 Jun 2023
Opinion: Golf's new world order whitewash women's golf day

Opinion: Golf's new world order whitewash women's golf day

The landmark announcement of the coming together of golf’s two warring factions has taken almost every inch of column space and conversation since it surprisingly came to light. 8 Jun 2023
LIV here to stay according to Norman

LIV here to stay according to Norman

Greg Norman has reportedly told his LIV Golf staff that the breakaway circuit's operations won't change in a signal the Tour could again hold an Australian event. 8 Jun 2023
Rory involved in players meeting exchange

Rory involved in players meeting exchange

Rory McIlroy was reportedly involved in an exchange at a meeting of PGA Tour players as commissioner Jay Monahan attempted to justify the shock declaration of peace in golf's civil war. 8 Jun 2023
McIlroy felt like 'sacrificial lamb' over golf merger

McIlroy felt like 'sacrificial lamb' over golf merger

Rory McIlroy admitted he felt like a "sacrificial lamb" and still "hated" LIV Golf as he responded to the shock declaration of peace in golf's civil war. 8 Jun 2023
LIV chief Norman praises golf's 'great day'

LIV chief Norman praises golf's 'great day'

LIV Golf chief Greg Norman is hailing the peace deal with the PGA Tour as a "great day in global golf" but fellow Australian Geoff Ogilvy isn't so sure. 7 Jun 2023
Players call for ‘hypocrite’ Monahan to go

Players call for ‘hypocrite’ Monahan to go

Some PGA Tour players have confronted commissioner Jay Monahan and called for his resignation during a fiery meeting at the Canadian Open in Toronto. 7 Jun 2023