A US judge has sided with the PGA Tour in the latest round of a messy lawsuit which could have ramifications for Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan.
The PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf have been in court since August after 11 pro-golfers, who were suspended from PGA events after playing in LIV tournaments, sued the PGA for allegedly using its power to 'stifle competition and punish defectors.'
Newcastle have been dragged into the mess somewhat due to Magpies chairman Al-Rumayyan being asked to testify in the case due to his role as PIF Governor. The sovereign wealth fund have insisted it would be a violation of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) to make them testify in the case. FSIA generally immunises foreign officials from having to participate in any US court dealings.
