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Monahan determined to get merger right
Back to full health, commissioner Jay Monahan says the PGA Tour is on the right path to finalise a deal with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf and believes that whether he's the best person to lead the tour will depend on the results.
10 Aug 2023
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
R&A CEO open to Saudi investment
R&A CEO Martin Slumbers says the golf governing body would entertain investment from the Saudi Public Investment Fund amid an ever-changing global sports landscape.
20 Jul 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Koepka embracing chaos as he chases lofty major target
Brooks Koepka insists he will relish the "chaos" surrounding men's professional golf as he targets moving a step closer to his lofty goal of 10 major titles.
14 Jun 2023
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
'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
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