Tours form new alliance in latest blow to LIV Golf
Summary
The PGA Tour and DP World Tour have formed a new global partnership with the Asian Tour, ending the Asian Tour's prior alliance with LIV Golf. This deal aims to create more playing opportunities for golfers and strengthen international golf cooperation.Key Facts
- The PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Asian Tour have announced a global alliance.
- The Asian Tour was previously linked with LIV Golf, a newer golf league backed by Saudi Arabia.
- LIV Golf lost Saudi financial support, which had funded it for its first three years.
- Rory McIlroy, a top golfer and Masters champion, supported the new partnership.
- The new deal extends the existing PGA and DP World Tours alliance to at least 2029.
- The partnership will offer Asian golfers chances to play on bigger tours from 2027.
- Some golf events will again be co-sanctioned by the DP World and Asian Tours, as before.
- LIV Golf’s CEO Scott O’Neil is seeking $350 million to keep the LIV circuit running despite setbacks.
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