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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
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
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
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 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
'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, DP World Tour to merge with Saudis and end LIV row

PGA Tour, DP World Tour to merge with Saudis and end LIV row

The golf war launched when Saudi-backed LIV Golf challenged the established Tours is over. 7 Jun 2023
Norman: Kerry Packer sits on my shoulder

Norman: Kerry Packer sits on my shoulder

Greg Norman, a brash 21-year-old looking for cash, won his first professional golf tournament title in 1976 at the Grange in Adelaide. 21 Apr 2023
Norman’s LIV women's claim at odds with Karrie

Norman’s LIV women's claim at odds with Karrie

Greg Norman was his usual self when the LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner fronted the media in Adelaide on Thursday sitting alongside star recruit Cam Smith and South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas. 20 Apr 2023
LIV players: Masters showed the reality of golf’s war

LIV players: Masters showed the reality of golf’s war

LIV drawcards sense a thawing in golf's cold war as they reject claims of being puppets for Saudi Arabian sportswashing. 19 Apr 2023
Teenager Noja defeats hero Hull for LET title

Teenager Noja defeats hero Hull for LET title

At just 16 years of age Chiara Noja claimed her maiden victory on the Ladies European Tour at the Aramco Team Series – Jeddah following a sensational play-off against Noja’s childhood idol, Charley Hull. 14 Nov 2022
Cam claims golf's world ranking body are conflicted

Cam claims golf's world ranking body are conflicted

Australia's Cameron Smith is hoping for reconciliation in golf's bitter civil war. 16 Oct 2022
Mickelson: 'I'm on the winning side'

Mickelson: 'I'm on the winning side'

Phil Mickelson believes that he is on the "winning side" of the split in professional men's golf and reckons the game is "lucky" to have investment from Saudi Arabia. 14 Oct 2022
The Preview: LIV Golf Invitational Series – Jeddah

The Preview: LIV Golf Invitational Series – Jeddah

The newest player in the professional golf landscape heads back to where much of its news making began earlier this year, with LIV Golf’s penultimate event for 2022 taking place in Saudi Arabia at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club this week. 13 Oct 2022
LIV Golf in strategic rankings link with MENA Tour

LIV Golf in strategic rankings link with MENA Tour

LIV Golf's latest bid to get world ranking points is to align itself with a little-known Tour that offers small purses and hasn't held a tournament since early in the COVID-19 pandemic. 6 Oct 2022