The bitter split known as “golf’s civil war” came to an unexpected end last week with the merger between Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf venture and the PGA Tour and European Tour. Insiders reveal that as part of the peace deal, Saudi money will be allocated to PGA loyalists who declined offers to join the rival league last year. According to sources from The Times of London, the Saudi investment fund behind LIV Golf plans to establish a compensation fund for players like Rory McIlroy who opted out of the breakaway league while others received substantial financial rewards, including Phil Mickelson, who allegedly received $200 million.
The sources also state that while Mickelson and others will retain what they were paid, top PGA golfers will receive payments from the compensation fund as a way to “level up” the playing field. However, the details of this plan are still being worked out, and it is not finalized or agreed upon yet.
PGA CEO Jay Monahan has faced criticism from loyalists over the deal, with Jon Rahm calling it “a bit of betrayal.” McIlroy also expressed feeling like a “sacrificial lamb.” It should be noted that Monahan, 53, is currently recovering from a medical condition and has temporarily delegated day-to-day control to other executives.
Overall, the aftermath of the merger between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour and European Tour continues to generate conversation and debate within the golfing community.
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