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Leading figures summoned to Senate hearing over shock PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger

Key personnel have been asked to appear at a Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations meeting on July 11.

The National (Scotland)

Monahan, Al-Rumayyan And Norman Invited To Testify At Senate Hearing

The PGA Tour, PIF and LIV Golf officials have been invited to testify at the hearing scheduled for 11 July

Golf Monthly

US Senate asks governor of Saudi wealth fund to testify over LIV-PGA merger

Invitation raises possibility Yasir al-Rumayyan could be questioned under oath about execution of Jamal Khashoggi

The Guardian - US

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PGA Tour, LIV Golf and Public Investment Fund leaders invited to U.S. Senate hearing in July

"Americans deserve to know what the structure and governance of this new entity will be."

USA Today Sports Media Group

Pain-free Nelly Korda comes into KPMG Women’s PGA at Baltusrol off a month-plus break, has new instructor

Nelly Korda tackles Baltusrol with a pain-free back and a new coach.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Since its inception, the PGA Tour has always had its share of battles and in-fighting

The PGA tournament division withheld all purse winnings from a new pro for his first six months. An internship, of sorts.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Teen says she was sexually assaulted by boys at Greg Norman's home after being served alcohol

LIV Golf leader Greg Norman and his wife Kirsten Kutner are being sued by a high school girl after she says she was sexually assaulted at their home by two boys

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Bryson DeChambeau provides LIV Golf update and fires warning to rivals at US Open

Bryson DeChambeau impressed on day one of the US Open on Thursday, and afterwards the American star discussed the future of LIV Golf and his own improving game

Daily Mirror

Who are the NBA and PGA golf stars looking to invest in Leeds United takeover?

Leeds United's takeover is edging closet to completion and some big name sports stars could be involved

Leeds Live

PGA Tour’s deal with Saudi LIV Golf draws Senate panel investigation

WASHINGTON — Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden notified top officials with the PGA Tour that he’s opening a wide-ranging probe into the PGA’s surprise tie-up with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

Tribune News Service

Washington threatens to disrupt PGA Tour’s merger with Saudi-funded LIV Golf

US Senator Ron Wyden has threatened to introduce legislation to disrupt deal which would see the PGA Tour merge with Saudi-backed breakaway tour

The Guardian - US

LIV cash turned golfers into 'puppets' but money 'can't buy history' says Tony Jacklin

Two-time major winner Tony Jacklin believes Rory McIlroy was hung out to dry by the PGA Tour after controversial merger with LIV Golf and has become a 'sacrificial lamb'

Daily Mirror

‘Where is the honour and integrity?’ Readers on golf’s Saudi takeover

Guardian readers from around the world have been in touch to share their reactions, with many golf fans expressing dismay

The Guardian - UK

Rory McIlroy and LIV Golf detractors in line for huge Saudi 'paydays' as part of bid to smooth PGA merger

The PGA and LIV organisations will merge and the controversial Saudi owners are looking to make amends after two years of legal battles.

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Los Angeles Times

U.S. Open golfers still telling ‘Tiger Tales’ despite Woods’ absence

LOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods’ plan was sparse yet clear. He said at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in February that he’d play in the four majors this year. Nothing more was guaranteed.

Daily Mirror

Jon Rahm admits he will make decision on his future after LIV Golf and PGA Tour merger

After Rory McIlroy gave his thoughts on the merge between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, Masters champion Jon Rahm broke his silence on the topic but kept his cards close to his chest

Salon

9/11 families angry with PGA tour

In partnering with LIV, families of the 9/11 victims say the PGA has “done a complete 180”

Fortune

The PGA leader who initially urged golfers to turn down Saudi millions and raised links to 9/11 is now 'recuperating from a medical situation' one week after announcing a merger with the LIV

The surprise leave occurs as Congress takes an increased interest in the merger. Monahan says the PGA was "largely left on our own" by Congress to fight off its Saudi rival.

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The Conversation

Why have golf's warring tours merged? The possible explanations

They say a few months in sports can feel like a lifetime. In March 2023, just before golf’s first men’s major of the year, the Masters tournament, we explained in The Conversation how men’s professional golf had been shaken up by Saudi Arabia’s billion-dollar drive for legitimacy. This was via…

Kiplinger

PGA Tour LIV Golf Alliance Sparks Tax Debate, Government Probe

The announcement of a 'merger' between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf has raised tax concerns in Congress.

Evening Standard

US Open 2023: Brooks Koepka thriving on chaos in bid for further major glory amid merger confusion

The shock PGA-LIV merger provides a dramatic backdrop to this week’s major in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Times

Brooks Koepka's 'gritty' return to golf started with Dr. ElAttrache's knee surgery

He's not the world's No. 1-ranked golfer. Not in the top five, or even in the top 10.

The Guardian - UK

Under-fire PGA chief Jay Monahan ‘recuperating from a medical situation’

The news comes after a tumultuous week in the sport with the PGA Tour announcing a shock merger with the rival Saudi-backed LIV Golf

Irish Mirror

Under-fire PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan "recuperating from medical situation"

A joint statement from Monahan and the PGA Tour’s policy board was released on Tuesday evening

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: The PGA-LIV merger isn’t the problem. Golf is

The recent merger of the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf ended a long battle between the two, typically framed as a struggle between pure, upright American values and brute economic, political and even murderous force. Many associated LIV backers with 9/11 and the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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