The PGA Tour, European Tour and rival Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit have announced a landmark agreement to merge and form a commercial entity to unify golf. Additionally, the three organisations said in a joint news release that they will work cooperatively to allow a process for any LIV Golf players to reapply for PGA Tour and DP World Tour membership following the 2023 season.
Golf fans and many Americans are outraged that the PGA would align itself with the Saudis after such atrocities as 9/11 and the murder of an American journalist.
And what about TV coverage? Are golf fans who are angry going to still watch it on TV? And if not, how would you feel if you were a sponsor paying for sponsorship?
And locally, what impact with this all have with the Masters and the RBC Heritage?
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