LIV Golf Has Embraced Trump, but Others Are Keeping Their Distance
LIV Golf has embraced the former president. But much of golf’s establishment is keeping its distance, even as LIV and the PGA Tour seek a détente.
Tiger Woods Joins PGA Tour Board in Concession to Player Demands
With the addition of Woods, players will outnumber independent directors, giving them the final say in the tour’s plan to form a partnership with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.
The Joys of Links Golf Never Get Old
No matter which seaside, windswept course hosts the British Open, the final major tournament of the year puts a golfer’s imagination to work, and captures ours.
British Open Won’t Rule Out Saudi Deal
The Open is not looking for a title sponsor for one of the world’s most celebrated tournaments, but other options could be on the table.
Cameron Smith Will Try To Defend His British Open Championship
Smith, defending a major tournament title for the first time this week, is happy not to get too worked up about much of anything.
Pressured by U.S., PGA Tour and Saudi Fund Drop Key Part of Golf Deal
The two parties had promised not to poach each other’s players. Their decision to abandon that clause removes one of the few binding provisions of the agreement that has rocked golf.
PGA Tour Wanted Greg Norman Ousted as Part of Saudi Deal
The American circuit’s efforts were made public in documents that Congress released on Tuesday.
Other Sports Faced Congress’s Glare. Now Golf Will Get Its Turn.
A Senate hearing on Tuesday is just one part of Washington’s scrutiny of the PGA Tour’s deal with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.
Embattled PGA Tour Leader Expected to Return This Month
Jay Monahan went on medical leave in June, days after he announced plans for the tour’s alliance with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.