A Day Before the $8.8 Million Competition, PGA Tour Pro Sheds Rays of Hope Regarding the Dramatic $3B LIV Golf Merger- “That’s Not a Secret”
The news of the $3 billion merger between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour shocked the whole golfing community. The reason behind such a strong response was the rivalry between these two leagues. The PGA Tour has consistently criticized the Saudi-sponsored circuit openly, since LIV Golf’s inception. Many PGA Tour players, including Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, rejected million-dollar offers from LIV Golf maintaining their loyalty to their league.
However, no one, not even the most loyal soldiers of the PGA Tour, were even aware of the merger, when the agreement was concluded. For this, the PGA Tour received harsh criticism for poor communication. Many PGA Tour athletes began sharing their opinions, and this time one PGA Tour athlete has something to say as well. Let’s find out!
2022 Rocket Mortgage Classic Winner gives his take on the PIF Agreement
Both leagues, including the DP World Tour, will soon be included in the PIF (Public Investment Fund). Many began making assumptions about how things would function under a single framework. Some believe it will be dominated by the PGA Tour, while others believe it is an opportunity for LIV Golf to increase its visibility.
However, Tony Finau, a six-time champion on the PGA Tour, gave his perspective in light of the current unpredictability. He has landed in Detroit to defend his championship at the $8.8 Million Rocket Mortgage Classic this week. He discussed the PIF arrangement during the press conference. One of the most well-known golf-related Twitter accounts, NUCLR GOLF, posted an excerpt of his comments:
