The PGA Tour are set to fend off any temptation players may have from their new Saudi-backed rivals LIV Golf, with the formation of an eight-event mega-money series of their own for the 2023 season, according to reports. The controversial LIV Golf Series has sent shockwaves across the world of golf over the past year.
The breakaway circuit - backed by the Saudi Arabian Investment Fund - has formed an eight-tournament tour which offers players the chance to compete for an eye-watering £20 million prize fund at each event. As well as this, the series led by ex-world No. 1 Greg Norman has looked to entice some of the world’s best golfers in and with lucrative signing on fees in excess of £100 million.
This has resulted in the likes of Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeCahmbeau and the soon to be announced Brooks Koepka turning their back on the PGA Tour in search of the LIV Golf millions.
