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Senior US politicians demand investigation into PGA Tour-LIV Golf deal

United States senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden have asked the US Justice Department (DOJ) to open an anti-trust investigation into the planned deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, saying they believe it would result in a monopoly over professional golf operations.

Evening Standard

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.

Fortune

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…

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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.

Kiplinger

'See You Guys At Travelers Next Week' - Koepka Can't Resist PGA Tour Return Joke

Brooks Koepka cracked a rare joke about a swift PGA Tour return in a dig at LIV Golf critics ahead of his bid for a third US Open title

Golf Monthly

Brooks Koepka makes "chaos" admission after being paired with Rory McIlroy at US Open

Brooks Koepka, who will play with Rory McIlroy at the US Open, has spoken following the news of the merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf which was announced last week

Daily Mirror

Shane Lowry shut down PGA Tour strike chat following shock news of LIV merger

"I was like, 'right lads, chill a minute here'," recalled the Offaly star

Irish Mirror

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

Irish Mirror

Jay Monahan Steps Away From Running PGA Tour Due To 'Medical Situation'

Jay Monahan has handed day-to-day operations of the PGA Tour over to two senior executives due to a medical problem

Golf Monthly

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.

Los Angeles Times

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.

The Independent UK

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan is ‘recuperating from a medical situation’

"The Board fully supports Jay and appreciates everyone respecting his privacy," said the Tour via a statement.

USA Today Sports Media Group

PGA chief insists LIV Golf deal is not a merger and explains reasons behind decision

The PGA Tour and DP World Tour agreed a controversial deal with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund - the backers of rival circuit LIV Golf - earlier this month

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Lynch: As PGA Tour stars ask ‘Why?’, Brooks Koepka just says ‘Whatever!’

Through it all the controversies in pro golf, Koepka has maintained his customary aloof detachment.

USA Today Sports Media Group

‘This is a joke,’ phones on fire, ‘this can never happen again’: Seven reactions to the PGA Tour-PIF agreement from PGA Tour pros

“Being part of the military, you can imagine where my thoughts fall on it."

The Guardian - UK

Rahm admits players feel sense of betrayal over deal with Saudi Arabia

Jon Rahm believes there is a feeling of ‘betrayal’ among the golfers after the the PGA and DP World tours’ deal with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund

Golf Monthly

Rahm Warns Of 'Slippery Slope' Over Golf Ball Rollback Proposal

The Spaniard thinks the proposal to roll the golf ball back in the elite game could lead to problems

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Irish Mirror

Rory McIlroy avoids US Open media duty as PIF merger remains in the news

The Irishman didn't want a repeat of last week's antics.

The Independent UK

Not easy to deal with ‘bombshell’ merger – Jon Rahm

The PGA Tour and DP World Tour plan to merge their commercial operations with the golf-related businesses of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

Golf Monthly

Rahm Admits Many Feel 'A Bit Of Betrayal' After PGA Tour Deal With PIF

The Spaniard admits some players feel let down by the PGA Tour after its deal with the Public Investment Fund

Golf Monthly

Find Value With These US Open DFS Picks and Targets

This week the PGA Tour is in Los Angeles, California, for the US Open. Oddschecker's Matt MacKay brings you the very best DFS Picks and Targets for the 2023 US Open.

Daily Mirror

Sergio Garcia, Rory McIlroy and Cameron Smith in six US Open groups not to miss

A whole host of players on both sides of the PGA Tour-LIV Golf divide will have to put their differences aside this week after being grouped together in round one and two of the US Open

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy skips US Open media duty with PIF merger still in headlines

McIlroy said his press conference at last week’s Canadian Open was “the most uncomfortable I’ve felt in the last 12 months”.

The Independent UK

Monahan tells US lawmakers that PGA Tour was left on its own to fend off Saudis

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan is telling U.S. lawmakers the tour was left on its own to fend off a Saudi invasion into golf

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