8 Takeaways From Tiger Woods’ First Press Conference Of 2024 Woods spoke to the media before his appearance at the Genesis Invitational – here are some of the key points from it Golf Monthly · Feb 14, 2024
‘We’re in a great position’: Tiger Woods claims PGA Tour doesn’t need PIF cash Tiger Woods has joined Jordan Spieth in casting doubt on a future PIF deal, praising Strategic Sports Group for its ‘great leaders’ and ‘amazing brains’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024
Tiger Woods Gives Update On PGA Tour Negotiations With Saudi Arabian PIF Tiger Woods says the PGA Tour is still keen to work with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund following the recent $3bn deal with Strategic Sports Group Golf Monthly · Feb 14, 2024
From 'Dead In The Water' To 'Let Them Come Back' - What Rory McIlroy Has Said About LIV Golf Since The Rival Tour's Inception Rory McIlroy has been an ardent critic of LIV since its inception in 2022 - here's a timeline of some of his comments about the Saudi-backed circuit Golf Monthly · Feb 9, 2024
Player equity in $3 billion PGA Tour Enterprises to be broken down into four groups The majority of equity will be granted to 36 players based on career and last 5-year performance, PIP results. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2024
Advisers could face 20 years in Saudi Arabia prison if they comply with U.S. investigation in PGA Tour, LIV Golf dealings Discussions between the PGA Tour and Saudi PIF remain ongoing despite a $3 billion outside investment. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2024
Top US consultancies face scrutiny over role in Saudi Arabia’s sports push Senator suggests McKinsey, BCG and other firms may be violating federal disclosure rules The Guardian - US · Feb 6, 2024
Rory McIlroy Reaffirms PGA Tour-PIF Stance After Call With Jordan Spieth Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth appear to disagree on the potential deal with the Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund Golf Monthly · Feb 3, 2024
Al-Rumayyan Coy Over PGA Tour Investment In LIV Golf Update LIV Golf chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan says his Saudi PIF will evaluate possibly still investing in the PGA Tour in the future Golf Monthly · Feb 2, 2024
Saudi Arabia and the politics of sportswashing Saudi Arabia's use of sport to improve its image and distract from human rights abuses is explored, with athletes and countries complicit in the process. From buying foreign teams to inking multi-billion-dollar athlete contracts, Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in sport in a bid to change the global narrative around… The Hindu · Feb 2, 2024
LIV Golf Chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan updates players on potential future investment in PGA Tour Enterprises The letter comes a day after the PGA Tour secured a $3 billion investment from the Strategic Sports Group. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 1, 2024
PGA Tour Secures Billion Investment, Players Become Owners The PGA Tour announces a billion investment from Strategic Sports Group, allowing players to become equity owners in the new PGA Tour Enterprises. Top News · Feb 1, 2024
Does The PGA Tour Still ‘Need’ PIF Money? Jordan Spieth Discusses New $3bn SSG Deal Jordan Spieth says the Strategic Sports Group investment means the PGA Tour is not dependent on the Saudi PIF - who must now meet the players' demands to do a deal Golf Monthly · Feb 1, 2024
Lynch: The PGA Tour’s new billions will further enrich players, so when will fans see a return? This deal likely portends a radical (and long overdue) reassessment of the Tour’s product and operations. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 31, 2024
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 31, 2024 Greg Norman sends letter to LIV Golf staff regarding $3 billion investment in PGA Tour "Nothing announced by other tours or investment groups changes LIV Golf’s positive trajectory or future plans."
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 31, 2024 ‘Any investment into the game of golf is gigantic’: LIV Golf players react to $3 billion outside investment in PGA Tour "What I can say is that any investment into the game of golf is gigantic, especially on their side," said DeChambeau.
Golf Monthly · Jan 31, 2024 Keith Pelley Responds To PGA Tour’s New $3bn Deal The DP World Tour CEO has written to members following the announcement that the Strategic Sports Group is investing $3bn in the PGA Tour
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024 PGA Tour unveils $3bn partnership deal to reward players who resist LIV The PGA’s funding comes via a consortium led by the owners of Liverpool FC and will benefit marquee names such as Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods
WEKU · Jan 31, 2024 PGA Tour strikes a $3 billion deal with a sports owners investment group The PGA Tour is getting a $3 billion investment from Strategic Sports Group in a deal that would give players access to more than $1.5 billion as equity owners in the new PGA Tour Enterprises.
Golf Monthly · Jan 31, 2024 'Where Do We Stand In All Of This?' - DP World Tour Pros Question $3bn PGA Tour SSG Deal Several DP World Tour players have reacted to the announcement that the Strategic Sports Group is investing $3bn in the PGA Tour
Golf Monthly · Jan 31, 2024 PGA Tour Confirms $3 Billion Investment - But The Saudi PIF Isn’t Involved (Yet) The historic deal is set to give PGA Tour players the chance to collectively access $1.5 billion in equity shares, while investment from the Saudi PIF may still arrive in the future as the men's pro game aims for some kind of unity
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 31, 2024 Strategic Sports Group, PGA Tour finalize $3 billion investment deal to create PGA Tour Enterprises SSG will initially invest $1.5 billion into the new for-profit entity.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 31, 2024 PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan invites membership to ‘important’ update on Wednesday Golfweek also has learned that a Tour Player Advisory Council call is scheduled ahead of the larger update.
Golf Monthly · Jan 30, 2024 PGA Tour 'Close' To Securing $3 Billion Investment Deal That Does Not Initially Include Saudi Public Investment Fund Strategic Sports Group are set to make a significant investment in the PGA Tour that could push the value of PGA Tour Enterprises up to around $12 billion
Golf Monthly · Jan 29, 2024 Golf Saudi 'Indefinitely Delay' Planned Merger Between LPGA And Ladies European Tour A merger vote - scheduled for November 2023 - was postponed at the last minute after Golf Saudi asked for "further information" on the terms of any deal