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PGA Tour commissioner says he’s talking to possible investors ahead of Saudi deal deadline
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan speaks during a press conference prior to the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on August 24, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Cliff Hawkins | Getty Images PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said Wednesday that the organization is talking to several potential investors as a deadline to clinch a deal […]
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Tiger Woods’ new golf league delays start of season by a year after venue collapse
Tiger Woods of the United States and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walk to the 11th fairway during a practice round prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 03, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. Christian Petersen | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s indoor golf […]
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PGA Tour says it will offer players equity ownership after it seals deal with investors
Tiger Woods of the United States and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walk to the 11th fairway during a practice round prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 03, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. Ross Kinnaird | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images The PGA Tour said Tuesday it will […]
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Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TGL golf league will air on ESPN
Rory McIlroy shakes hands with Tiger Woods on the 18th green after they completed a practice round prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 3, 2023. Christian Petersen | Getty Images Disney’s ESPN has nabbed the broadcast rights to air matches from TGL, the startup golf […]
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Endeavor, Fenway Sports consider investment in the PGA Tour
PGA Tour logo during the third round of the Travelers Championship on June 24, 2017, at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. Fred Kfoury | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images The PGA Tour is attracting potential outside investors – some of which are considering making a rival pitch to the Saudi-backed Public Investment Fund’s proposal, […]
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Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour board as Saudi deal talks continue
Tiger Woods wipes his driver grip on the 18th tee box during the first round of the PGA TOUR Champions PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 17, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Ben Jared | PGA Tour | Getty Images The PGA Tour on Tuesday said Tiger Woods would join its policy board, […]
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Senate Democrats press for Justice Division inquiry into PGA Tour-LIV Golfing merger
(L-R) U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) communicate to reporters about a corporate least tax approach at the U.S. Capitol Oct 26, 2021 in Washington, DC. Drew Angerer | Getty Photographs WASHINGTON — Two major Senate Democrats with a keep track of file of scrutinizing business and antitrust activity have called for […]
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PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan takes medical leave days after LIV Golf deal announcement
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan is taking a leave of absence as he recuperates from a medical condition, the organization said in a statement late Tuesday. “Jay Monahan informed the PGA Tour Policy Board that he is recuperating from a medical situation,” the tour said in a statement. “The board fully supports Jay and appreciates […]
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LIV Golf reaches broadcast rights deal with CW Network
Signage on a golf ball at the LIV golf tournament on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois. Brian Cassella | Tribune News Service | Getty Images LIV Golf reached a multi-year deal to make CW Network the exclusive U.S. broadcast partner of the Saudi-funded professional golf tour that launched […]
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PGA Tour countersues LIV Golf in escalating antitrust fight
Signs are posted at the LIV golf tournament on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois. Brian Cassella | Tribune News Service | Getty Images The PGA Tour filed a countersuit against LIV Golf late Wednesday, alleging that the Saudi-backed upstart league is guilty of anti-competitive practices. The suit is […]
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