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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ewan Murray at LA Country Club

PGA Tour confident it can see off any US investigation into LIV Golf alliance

Phil Mickelson looks down the fairway after a tee shot at the US Open
Phil Mickelson has not yet commented on the proposed PGA Tour and LIV merger. Photograph: Étienne Laurent/EPA

The PGA Tour remains comfortable it can see off any US justice department investigation into the controversial alliance with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund as pressure from US senators over the deal intensifies.

In a statement, the PGA Tour said: “We are confident that once all stakeholders learn more about how the PGA Tour will lead this new venture, they will understand how it benefits our players, fans, and sport while protecting the American institution of golf.” In essence, the governing body believes there is general ignorance about what it is seeking to achieve.

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