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According to reports, the PGA Tour and LIV Golf are set to finalize their long-pending deal, awaiting only final approval. However, fans online seemed skeptical.
The PGA Tour and LIV Golf announced their merger into a new, unified entity in June last year. However, they have yet to finalize the deal and agree on mutual terms.
On Sunday, November 2, The Sun in the UK reported that the $1.3 billion deal between the two rival circuits was close to being finalized. According to the report, LIV will play its events under the PGA Tour and receive an 11% share. Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy reportedly played a significant role in bringing the two groups to an agreement.
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Fans online had mixed reactions to the reports. Many felt it was another rumor, while some had mixed opinions on the agreement. Here's a look at some reactions:
"I'm calling BS on this," one fan wrote.
"Ok cool, lets get back on track and stop the nonsense This is great news for golf fans," another fan posted.
"If true it is about time! I want to see my favorite players back on the PGA tour events. I also appreciate the innovations Liv is bringing to the game! Good news for all parties," this user commented.
"That’s very sad to hear. Filthy Saudis," another user opined.
"IF it happens,and I have my doubts,LIV, for $1.3bil may get 11%,but what are they really getting? Private stock,no controlling interest, they get 2 minority board seats. Sounds like a desperate measure because they know they've failed miserably. No LIV future," this user remarked.
"Greg Norman will go down in history as one of the greatest business visionaries in the history of golf and sports," one fan commented.
What's next for the PGA Tour?
The PGA Tour will head to Los Cabos, Mexico, next week for the World Wide Technology Championship, scheduled from Thursday, November 7, to Sunday, November 10, at El Cardonal in Diamante.
The World Wide Technology Championship will be the sixth event of the FedEx Cup Fall season and will feature players looking to retain their Tour cards for next season. 144 players will compete for the purse size of $7.2 million and the winner will receive a $1.296 share.
Notably, only three events remain this season, and only the top 125 players in the FedEx Cup standings at the end of the fall season will secure their cards for 2025.
