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June 16, 2023

US Open fan ejected from course after heckling Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson faced some LIV Golf heckling on Thursday afternoon during the first round of the U.S. Open at the Los Angeles County Club.

June 15, 2023

Justice Department notifies PGA Tour of probe into LIV Golf merger: report

The PGA Tour is facing a second antitrust probe from the Justice Department following news of its merger. The Wall Street Journal reports that the DOJ notified the Tour of its review.

June 14, 2023

Saudis expected to compensate PGA Tour loyalists who spurned LIV Golf's millions: report

Players like Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm, who said no to LIV Golf's millions, will reportedly cash in following the PGA Tour merger with the Saudi's Public Investment Fund.

June 13, 2023

US Open champ Matthew Fitzpatrick admits 'nobody knows what’s going on' following PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger

Matthew Fitzpatrick admitted to reporters Monday ahead of the U.S. Open this week his knowledge of the merger between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour is limited to what the public knows.

June 13, 2023

Jon Rahm: PGA Tour players feeling 'a bit of betrayal from management' following PIF merger

Ahead of the U.S. Open in Los Angeles, PGA Tour star Jon Rahm spoke for the first time since the historic merger with the PIF. He believes players are feeling betrayed.

June 13, 2023

PGA Tour Commish Jay Monahan says lack of congressional action forced controversial LIV Golf partnership

In a letter sent to Congress, Jay Monahan placed blame on the federal government for failing to act. He claims the inaction left the PGA Tour to fend off Saudi Arabia’s bid.

June 12, 2023

Sen. Richard Blumenthal demands PGA Tour, LIV Golf present records of negotiations in new probe

Senator Richard Blumenthal is demanding the PGA Tour and LIV Golf present records about their negotiations following last week's landmark merger as part of a new investigation.

June 12, 2023

Senate launches probe into merger of Saudi-backed LIV Golf, PGA Tour

Sen. Richard Blumenthal is demanding records regarding LIV and PGA's partnership, which some say is an attempt to distract from Saudi Arabia's human rights record.

June 11, 2023

LIV golfer Martin Kaymer hopes critics from PGA Tour 'move to Japan' to continue careers amid merger

Martin Kaymer said in a recent interview that he hoped those who criticized LIV golfers for taking so-called "blood money" go play in Japan.

June 10, 2023

PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan said tour couldn't compete with Saudi funds, which led to LIV merger: report

A new report says after the PGA paid $50 million in legal fees and added nine figures to its purse prizes, it had no choice but to merge with LIV.