In a memo sent to LPGA members, first reported by Golfweek and a copy of which has been obtained by Golf Digest, LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan explained that close to the meeting the LET received notice from Golf Saudi asking for more information regarding the merger’s terms.
A potentially historic vote on the possible merger of the LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour did not take place as expected overnight, Australian time.
The discovery that Jimmy Dunne played a key role in brokering the framework deal between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund was a surprising revelation in the wake of Wednesday’s unexpected announcement.
Speaking with the media ahead of this week’s RBC Canadian Open, McIlroy – who has served as the face of the PGA Tour during its battle with the Saudi-backed league – expressed that his feelings towards LIV remain unchanged.
To those who sensed that McIlroy might be feeling betrayed after Wednesday’s stunning announcement between the tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, well, you’re right.
While it remains to be seen what role, if any, LIV Golf will have in the new entity created by the PGA Tour, PIF and the DP World Tour, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan told the media that he doesn’t foresee LIV Golf events being run concurrently next season.