The latest move in golf’s global power struggle will take place on Tuesday, when the Saudi Arabian business fronted by Greg Norman reveals detailed plans for 10 events – including one in the UK – on the 2022-23 Asian Tour schedule. The UK element of the new series will be perceived as openly hostile given relations between the Saudis and golf’s main tours.
Norman is due to hold a press conference at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club ahead of this week’s Saudi International, which is now sanctioned by the Asian Tour. The DP World and PGA Tours are strongly opposed to Saudi’s plans for the top level game – which they view as a commercial threat – meaning leading players may soon have a choice to make over whether to remain in the current ecosystem or accept vast sums to play within a rival organisation. Ultimately the Saudis have plans for a Super Golf League, comprising 14 events.
