Rory McIlroy has resigned from the PGA Tour’s Policy Board with the American circuit embroiled in high level negotiations over how to fund its future. McIlroy’s shock decision was revealed in a memo to the tour’s players issued by commissioner Jay Monahan, who thanked the golfer “for his dedication and commitment to the tour”.
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Tiger Woods says the PGA Tour is at a “critical point” after joining the Tour’s policy board – as it was also announced no future changes can be approved without player consent.
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The PGA Tour and DP World Tour have agreed to merge with Saudi Arabian-backed circuit LIV Golf in a deal that ends the acrimonious split in the game. The surprise announcement comes after a year of unprecedented disruption in the men’s game following the launch of LIV. It means pending litigation between the tours will be halted and they will move forward as part of the same enterprise.
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Tiger Woods will make his return to competitive golf at the Genesis Invitational next week. Woods, 47, has not competed since missing the cut at The Open in July, but will return for the event run by his foundation at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.
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The PGA Tour has suspended 17 players after their involvement in the Saudi-backed LIV International Golf Series in London today. PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan says “players have made choice for financial-based reasons” and “cannot demand the same benefits and opportunities” as other PGA Tour golfers.
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