PGA Tour star Matt Fitzpatrick expressed his disappointment with the lack of enthusiasm and poor atmosphere at the U.S. Open held at Los Angeles Country Club. He criticized the USGA for not delivering a great tournament and attributed the low attendance to members purchasing tickets. Fitzpatrick, who won last year’s U.S. Open, was surprised by …
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has sent a letter to the PGA Tour raising concerns about its tax-exempt status in view of its proposed merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. (Photo by Mandel Ngan/UPI) June 15 (UPI) — The chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance …
1/5 Xander Schauffele hits from the tee on No. 18 during the first round of the 2023 U.S. Open on Thursday at the Los Angeles Country Club in Los Angeles. Photo by Alex Gallardo/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) — Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele posted record-setting performances at the U.S. Open, each carding …
Saudi-backed LIV Golf and the PGA Tour have taken a significant step towards resolving their legal dispute by filing a motion to dismiss their antitrust lawsuit and countersuits. This move comes after more than 10 months of costly legal proceedings and marks the transformation of their disagreement into a fruitful business partnership. The filing, made …
In a letter addressed to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Senate Banking Chairman Sherrod Brown and Rep. Maxine Waters, the top Democrats in the Senate and the House for banking issues, expressed their concerns regarding the proposed merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. They have asked the Treasury Department to assess whether this merger …
Greg Norman, leader of LIV Golf, and his wife, Kirsten Kutner, are facing a lawsuit filed by a high school girl who alleges she was sexually assaulted by two boys at their Florida home. The incident occurred during a party where alcohol was served to minors, including the girl and her alleged attackers. The lawsuit …
CNN — When faced with a high-stakes putt to save your life, who would you trust to sink it? Tiger Woods? Jack Nicklaus? Ben Crenshaw? While these golf legends may come to mind, perhaps the lesser-known St. Andrews Ladies Putting Club in Scotland should also be considered. Despite lacking professional golf experience and consisting of …
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 …
Rory McIlroy made a commendable comeback in the second round of the RBC Canadian Open, positioning himself well for a potential third consecutive title win. Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding the PGA Tour’s merger with LIV Golf, McIlroy displayed a flawless performance with a score of 67 at Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Ontario. …
Two prominent Senate Democrats, Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Ron Wyden of Oregon, known for their focus on business and antitrust matters, have called for a Justice Department investigation into the merger agreement between the PGA Tour and Saudi-funded LIV Golf. In a letter addressed to Attorney General Merrick Garland and the DOJ’s antitrust …