Saudi Arabia could take ‘effective majority control’ of London Heathrow Investors may sell shares to oil-rich state’s Public Investment Fund, which already owns a stake, report says The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023
Tony Finau Reportedly In Negotiations To Join LIV Golf The American could be the next high-profile name to leave the PGA Tour after Rahm's big-money switch on Thursday Golf Monthly · Dec 10, 2023
'He’s Done More For The PGA Tour In The Last Six Months On The Board Than Anyone Since Tiger' - Spieth Defends Cantlay Amid Policy Board Rumors Recent reports have suggested that Cantlay has taken control of negotiations alongside fellow policy board members Spieth and Woods Golf Monthly · Dec 9, 2023
Lynch: Jon Rahm’s greed isn’t the PGA Tour’s biggest problem. It’s the guys who want Saudi-sized money for staying The departure of Rahm is more a loss for the PGA Tour than a gain for LIV. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 8, 2023
SI:AM | Jon Rahm’s Defection Throws a Wrench in Saudi–PGA Tour Agreement Where do things go from here? Sports Illustrated · Dec 8, 2023
Jon Rahm is leaving for LIV Golf. Here's what it means for LIV and the PGA Tour Jon Rahm is the biggest name yet to bolt to Saudi-funded LIV Golf The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023
Rory McIlroy Hoping PGA Tour And LIV Golf Can ‘Let Bygones Be Bygones’ To End Divide In Golf McIlroy hopes that the PGA Tour and LIV can come together to end the divide in golf after Jon Rahm's move to the rival circuit Golf Monthly · Dec 8, 2023
Jon Rahm risks Ryder Cup future as LIV Golf celebrate biggest coup yet Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund secure a huge bargaining chip ahead of crunch talks over PGA Tour merger Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2023
What Jon Rahm's LIV Golf Move Means For The Game The Masters champion's move has big implications for both LIV Golf and the PGA Tour as well as the wider landscape Golf Monthly · Dec 8, 2023
Jon Rahm’s LIV defection is the ultimate Saudi power play in pivotal PGA Tour talks The world No 3 has ditched the PGA Tour for LIV Golf – seismic news ahead of crucial negotiations for the future of the game The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023
‘A great opportunity’: Masters champion Jon Rahm confirms switch to LIV Golf Jon Rahm is joining LIV Golf in a massive coup for the Saudi-funded breakaway tour, and is reportedly set to earn more than $300m The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023
Saudi Wealth Fund Pushes for Closer Ties with Asia The $700 billion Saudi PFI is thinking of opening offices on the Chinese mainland and India, its governor said during a Hong Kong summit Caixin Global · Dec 7, 2023
Jon Rahm’s LIV defection would be the ultimate Saudi power play before pivotal PGA Tour talks Speculation is rife that the world No 3 is about to ditch the PGA Tour for LIV Golf – seismic news ahead of crucial negotiations for the future of golf The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023
Rocco Forte sells 49% of luxury hotel chain to Saudi Arabia Deal is thought to value the owner of the Balmoral and Brown’s hotels at about £1.2bn The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 3, 2023 Lynch: A Jon Rahm leap to LIV will force a messy, make-or-break moment for PGA Tour and its top stars LIV has a finite amount of time to succeed, which is why a get like Rahm is appealing to the point of necessity.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 2, 2023 Tiger Woods, PGA Tour Player Directors address ‘speculation in our game’ in memo to membership Monahan said a potential agreement with PIF may include at least one additional co-investor.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 1, 2023 With rumors flying that Jon Rahm could leave for LIV, new PGA Tour board members Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth weigh in "Jon Rahm is one of the biggest assets that we have on the PGA Tour.”
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 30, 2023 PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan to meet with Saudi Arabia’s PIF governor, confirms ‘firm target’ of Dec. 31 for deal “The PGA Tour is going to be in a position where the athletes are owners in their sport,” Monahan said.
Golf Monthly · Nov 30, 2023 'There’s No Unity Or Path Forward With Him Involved' - Mickelson Calls For PGA Tour Boss Monahan To Go Phil Mickelson has taken to social media again, and this time to call for PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan to leave his post
Golf Monthly · Nov 30, 2023 Jay Monahan Reveals Crunch PIF Talks But 'Multiple Parties' Still Involved As He Also Lifts The Lid On His Mental Health Issues Jay Monahan will meet PIF boss Yasir Al-Rumayyan but says 'multiple parties' are still in talks over investing in the PGA Tour, while also lifting the lid on his own mental health issues
Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2023 Saudi wealth fund to buy 10% Heathrow stake for almost £1bn The Saudi Public Investment Fund said it would “support the business as a long-term partner.”
Golf Monthly · Nov 28, 2023 'He's Spending Most Of His Waking Hours Thinking About How To Better The PGA Tour For The Players' - Spieth Praises Woods Policy Board Impact Jordan Spieth has praised the influence of Tiger Woods as negotiations between the PGA Tour and the PIF continue
Golf Monthly · Nov 28, 2023 ‘It Can’t Happen And It Won’t Happen Again’ – Tiger Woods 'Very Frustrated' By PGA Tour/PIF Merger Woods has expressed frustration at the secretive way the PGA Tour's negotiations with the PIF were conducted
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 28, 2023 Surprised and frustrated: Tiger Woods details his reaction to PGA Tour, Public Investment Fund’s framework agreement Woods discussed his role on the PGA Tour Policy Board and his initial reaction to the shocking news on June 6.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023 Golf’s future still unclear but Tiger Woods remains the draw who will not fade The 15-time major winner returns to action next week but it is his off-course influence which is almost as eagerly anticipated