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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
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
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
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
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
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
'A historic day for golf': Monahan

'A historic day for golf': Monahan

The world of golf has been left stunned as the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and rival Saudi-backed LIV circuit announced a shock agreement to merge. 7 Jun 2023
Nicklaus: ‘This is good for the game of golf’

Nicklaus: ‘This is good for the game of golf’

The bombshell merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf has earned the seal of approval from arguably the game's top ambassador. 7 Jun 2023
PGA Tour sues LIV Golf's Saudi backers

PGA Tour sues LIV Golf's Saudi backers

The PGA Tour has filed a lawsuit against Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and its governor as part of the legal battle between the Tour and LIV Golf. 24 Oct 2022