The Latest Breaking News from PIF

PGA Tour, LIV Golf file motions to drop lawsuits after whirlwind week

Both voluntarily dismissed all claims with prejudice, meaning previous claims can't be refiled or pursued.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2023

New York Times moves for all documents to be unsealed in PGA Tour, LIV Golf lawsuits

The Times is arguing it is enforcing the public's First Amendment and common law rights to public records.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2023

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

PGA Tour and LIV’s proposed merger could face review over antitrust concerns, while Phil Mickelson was heckled during the first round of the US Open

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023

Dustin Johnson reveals future LIV Golf plans after discussion with Saudi chief

It remains unknown as to what the future holds for LIV Golf after signing an agreement with the PGA Tour, but their inaugural champion Dustin Johnson has shed some light

Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2023

‘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 · Jun 15, 2023

Golf’s shock merger could face multiple legal challenges – Competition lawyer

The deal designed to ‘unify golf’ after a year of acrimony was announced last Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

Rory McIlroy in line for LIV Golf compensation after turning down hundreds of millions

Rory McIlroy, John Rahm and Tiger Woods are among the big-name golfers who have refused to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit and remained loyal to the PGA Tour

Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2023

Gary Murphy's top betting tips for 2023 US Open

The third major of the year gets underway on Thursday and Gary Murphy has given his top tips. `

Irish Mirror · Jun 14, 2023

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…

The Conversation · Jun 14, 2023

Newcastle United face sportswashing allegations over new £25m-a-year sponsorship deal

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) have held an 80% stake in Newcastle since October 2021, with the club continually facing allegations of being a vehicle for sportswashing

Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2023