The golf world was rocked Tuesday when the PGA Tour, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the DP World Tour announced they were merging.
Here’s what the golf world’s leading organizations said about the news in the aftermath.
USGA
“Like most of the golf world, we were surprised by today’s PGA Tour/DP World Tour/LIV Golf news. If this proposed consolidation can help resolve the conflicts in men’s professional golf and allows all parties to focus on the incredible interest, growth, and opportunities that exist within our global game, then it’s an important step forward. We look forward to learning more about how this new approach can further drive long-term growth in our wonderful game.