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Negotiations between the PGA Tour and Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia are continuing, with the two sides jetting into New York on Tuesday for a series of talks The PGA Tour and Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF) are in talks over the Middle Eastern setup pumping a whopping £760 million ($1bn) into the Tour’s new for-profit entity, PGA Tour Enterprises. The PGA Tour and PIF have been in negotiations for some time, after the American-based circuit’s commissioner Jay Monahan announced a framework agreement plan with the Saudi fund last June. As part of the deal, it was…

Tiger Woods, Jay Monahan and members of the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund have jetted to New York for showdown LIV Golf and PGA Tour merger talks Tiger Woods and Jay Monahan are in New York for showdown merger talks (Image: Getty Images) Tiger Woods is one of a number of representatives from the PGA Tour who will meet members of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF) on Tuesday over a peace deal with LIV Golf. The PGA Tour have been in ongoing talks with PIF since Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and Saudi chief Yasir Al-Rumayyan announced a…

Tiger Woods will reportedly join PGA Tour officials for their negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund this week. According to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Woods and fellow golfer Adam Scott will be part of the talks, which are scheduled for Tuesday in New York City and are expected to continue for multiple days. If an agreement is reached, it will reportedly inject over $1 billion into PGA Tour Enterprises courtesy of the PIF. In June 2023, it was announced in a press release that the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and the DP World Tour had agreed to merge, seemingly ending…

Bryson DeChambeau has had his say in the golfing GOAT debate, with the LIV Golf star ranking Tiger Woods ahead of Jack Nicklaus, despite the two having very different legacies The great debate of who holds the title of golf’s greatest-ever player has reached Bryson DeChambeau, ranking 82-time PGA Tour winner Tiger Woods ahead of 18-time major champion Jack Nicklaus. For some time, golf fans and players have grappled with the question, often ending in split between Nicklaus and Woods, having both announced themselves as true greats of the game. Nicklaus’ argument lies with his record-breaking major record, having won…

With just one regular event of the 2024 LIV Golf season left to play in Chicago this week, a whole host of players are hovering around the drop zone, with relegation looming Greg Norman’s relegation reminder to members of the LIV Golf setup is as timely as ever this week, with the breakaway league’s 2024 regular season coming to an end in Chicago on Sunday. While LIV’s campaign officially ends at the Team Championship in Dallas next week, the individual side to the Saudi-backed circuit’s season reaches its climax in Chicago, with plenty to play for at the top and…

Having played only 5 events, fans have not gotten a year full of Tiger Woods. He’s been in the limelight only a few times this year, mostly as a somewhat parental and authoritative figure in the ongoing LIV Golf and PGA Tour saga. But competitively, he hasn’t been seen outside of the majors, leading fans to wonder if we will get to see him play in September. Unfortunately, Tiger Woods will not be playing competitive golf in September. He conceded that he needed a break after his last tournament, the British Open at Royal Troon, and aimed to get into…

Rory McIlroy’s finish to the 2024 PGA Tour season was an underwhelming one by his high standards, but the Northern Irishman is now enjoying some down time away from the course With his PGA Tour campaign now over, Rory McIlroy has turned his attention to the world of tennis after attending Saturday’s men’s US Open semi-final between Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe. Despite winning twice on American soil at the Zurich Classic and Wells Fargo Championship, McIlroy’s PGA Tour campaign was a somewhat underwhelming one by his high standards, ending in a tie for ninth in the FedEx Cup standings…

The Sunday of the Open Championship in 2000 saw Tiger Woods complete his career grand slam, or the ‘Tiger Slam’ in the most dominating manner. He was 19 under after four rounds at St. Andrews Old Course and made only three bogeys in the 72 holes. It was a sight to be seen as 230,000 people cheered for Woods’s win. And he was grateful as well, as he said, “To have the opportunity to complete the Slam at St Andrews makes it even more special.” Exactly 22 years later, Woods bid his favorite golf course goodbye at the 2022 Open.…

Is the merger happening or not? PGA Tour commissioner, Jay Monahan wants everyone to believe it is. They are on track. Bit slow, yes. But on track, nonetheless. But the commish still denies that not having a few tour mainstays has hurt their cause. Rory McIlroy and others have no qualms about it. Even Justin Rose in a recent interview admitted that competing against the best players more often is the ideal scenario. Surprisingly, there has been little acknowledgment from others. Tiger Woods never said along those lines. Neither did any other members of the policy board. That has rarely…

Scottie Scheffler has had a somewhat lacklustre finish to the end of the PGA season, finishing at T33 in the BMW Championship – and Phil Mickelson may have provided some insight as to why Phil Mickelson hit the nail on the head as to why Scottie Scheffler has suffered a poor run of form as the 2024 PGA Tour comes to a close. While World No. 1 Scheffler started this year’s campaign strong, winning the likes of the Memorial and the RBC Heritage – as well as the first major of the year in The Masters – his form seems…

Team USA’s assistant captains at the 2024 Presidents Cup may still not be settled with Woods of interest to Furyk and Keegan Bradley in line for a wildcard pick Team USA’s Presidents Cup captain Jim Furyk has confirmed he is planning to “reach out” to Tiger Woods over the prospect of the 15-time Major winner becoming an assistant captain at Royal Montreal later this month. Furyk currently has Kevin Kisner, Stewart Cink, Justin Leonard, and Keegan Bradley among his leadership group for when Team USA take on Team International in Canada between September 26-29. However, there is a fifth assistant-captain…

Among many things that Tiger Woods still wants, a trophy with Charlie will be high on the list. The PNC Championship, where team Woods has become a regular, offers that chance. So, make no mistake when team Woods lands on Ritz Carlton later this year, the goal is to win. But they won’t have it easy. For an old foe, just confirmed his return. John Daly and his son will also make the trip to the Ritz Carlton. Injuries cast dark clouds over team Daly’s presence at the PNC. Senior Daly had to withdraw from the PGA Championship, and then…

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will take on Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a new team event, with the PGA Tour and LIV Golf peace talks seemingly put to one side Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and Brooks Koepka are gearing up for an epic showdown as they prepare to reignite their golfing rivalry without waiting for a PGA Tour-LIV Golf settlement. Golf aficionados received the good news on Wednesday that a PGA Tour versus LIV grudge match is on the agenda, featuring four top-tier golfers. Tour favourites McIlroy and Scheffler will join forces to take on LIV…

Involved with a golf entertainment chain Although Tiger Woods hasn’t competed since last July’s British Open, his impact on golf continues in other ways, especially through his business ventures. One of his most notable recent projects is his involvement with PopStroke, a golf entertainment chain that’s expanding rapidly across the U.S. and aims to make golf a fun and inclusive experience for all ages. PopStroke’s latest location in Daytona Beach, Florida, is nearing completion, with photos showing the progress on the venue’s lush greens and dining area. The chain, founded by Greg Bartoli in 2018, opened its first venue in…

Will the Tiger Woods vs Jack Nicklaus debate ever come to rest in the golf world? Well, it might not be anytime soon or not until Woods wins three more majors to match Nicklaus’s record, which also might not be anytime soon. And thus, the GOAT debate continues with the two of the best put against each other. Who do you think Bryson DeChambeau chose between the two? The LIV Golf gets ready for the showdown with the individual championship in Chicago this week. And amidst the preparation for the event, Crushers GC’s captain, DeChambeau was given some tough choices…

LIV Golf has decided to go toe to toe with the PGA Tour in the early months of next year, running its tournaments on the same dates as some marquee PGA Tour events LIV Golf has raised the stakes in its battle with the PGA Tour, going head to head with its first four events of next season. The Saudi Arabia-backed breakaway tour has unveiled the first part of its 2025 schedule, which will take in stops in Riyadh, Adelaide, Hong Kong and Singapore. Across its first three seasons since launching in 2022, LIV has appeared to make a conscious…

As an older professional athlete, Tiger Woods has earned his privacy. He was last seen at the British Open this year but has not been in the public eye since. However, like any great in the sport, his symbols and icons are spread everywhere, either through his ventures or his achievements. One such venture is the Sun Day Red clothing line, which has just launched its cashmere collection. The clothing line is said to be geared towards both “innovative performance wear and luxury lifestyle fashion,” according to its website. However, fans have noted that the brand leans more towards luxury…

There is never a dull day in the golf world, and the main reason is the obvious LIV Golf-PGA Tour feud. While the merger talks are still stuck, be ready to brace yourself with a rather unexpected showdown between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf in 2025. Greg Norman has taken a bold step by scheduling LIV events on the same weeks as some of the PGA Tour’s biggest tournaments. Yes, you read that right. One can imagine what kind of battle this decision will cause, especially with the viewership turmoil already going on. How has Tiger Woods found himself…

Golf superstar Scottie Scheffler enjoyed a dream year that was capped off with a £19million paycheck after winning the FedEx Cup with his caddie set to enjoy a slice of that fee The 2024 eye-watering earnings of Scottie Scheffler ‘s caddie has incredibly trumped that of golf icon Tiger Woods. The world No. 1 has had a stormer of a season, which saw him capture The Players’ Championship in March earlier this year before clinching a second Masters title of his career just a month later. The wins just kept coming for the 28-year-old, who added a further four PGA…

American rapper Uncle Luke ripped into Tiger Woods in a bizarre tirade on social media after falling for a fake post which claimed the golf legend had criticized Kamala Harris for having a ‘fake black accent’. Uncle Luke, whose real name is Luther Roderick Campbell, appeared to stumble upon a fake remark by Woods that has been circulating online over the past week. The quote, which has been debunked, reads about about Democratic nominee Harris: ‘Kamala’s fake black accent is embarrassing and extremely offensive.’ Social-media users were quick to discover that the made-up comment actually came from a parody account…

December 31st, 2023, was the expected date when the PGA Tour was supposed to finalize the $3 billion merger with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). Well, at least that’s what the Jay Monahan-led league announced in early June. But the infamous merger in the men’s golf has been as eluding as Rory McIlroy winning a major. More than eight months have passed since the finalization date, but there has been no update or progress in sight. On the other hand, the PIF has started working with the Asian Tour. In February 2022, it invested $300 million into the Asian…

There was once a time when the PGA Tour crowned two different golfers as winners at the end of a FedExCup season: one was the TOUR Championship winner and the other was the FedExCup Champion, who was awarded based on leading the season-long standings. However, the PGA Tour tweaked the format and now designates only one winner—the player who wins the TOUR Championship—while giving the FedExCup standings leader a 10-stroke staggered start as an advantage. Something that Scottie Scheffler received too. However, this format has led to doubts about who actually won the TOUR Championship if only the 72 strokes are counted.…

Barkley’s trash-talk against the golf GOAT made him fall flat on his face. From the moment Charles Barkley entered the basketball scene, fans have perceived him as an individual who speaks his mind candidly, often disregarding the potential repercussions. Moreover, this characteristic extended beyond basketball matters into other areas of his life. For instance, on the golf course, The Chuckster not only bet against Tiger Woods but also engaged in heated trash-talking. However, the outcome only saw the premature boasting of the 6’6” forward getting turned into humiliation. Barkley trash-talked Tiger As Chuck’s prominence grew, he devoted considerable time to golf.…

Scottie Scheffler’s incredible 2024 PGA Tour season was capped off on Sunday, after the world No. 1 landed the first FedEx Cup title of his career by winning the Tour Championship Scottie Scheffler’s remarkable 2024 PGA Tour campaign has seen him become the third biggest earner in Tour history, despite still being just 28 years old. Scheffler has been head and shoulders above his rivals on this campaign, leading the FedEx Cup standings for the large majority of the campaign, before being crowned champion with victory at the Tour Championship. The win was his seventh on the PGA Tour this campaign, alongside the Masters and Players Championship,…