Could the DP World Tour play a pivotal role in the future direction of men’s professional golf?
As first reported by Golf Digest, the circuit, which has long played second fiddle to the PGA Tour, is reportedly debating whether to take the next step to strengthen its “strategic alliance” with the PGA Tour or jump into bed with LIV Golf.
Last week’s LIV Golf debut event included several DP World Tour members, including Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter, Richard Bland, Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia, Martin Kaymer and Bernd Wiesberger. While PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan was quick to suspend any members who violated Tour regulations, Keith Pelley, the CEO of DP World Tour, remained quiet on the matter and several DP Tour members remain signed up for next week’s BMW International Open in Munich, Germany. On Tuesday, Pelley broke his silence in a memo sent to players:
