Could Pro Golf Merge Be the Final Chapter?

PGA Tour, LIV Golf and DP World Tour

Merger Announcement Sends Shockwaves Through the Industry

The professional golf world was sent into a frenzy on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, when the PGA Tour announced a merger with LIV Golf and the DP World Tour. This unprecedented move has the potential to reshape the landscape of the sport forever.

The US-based PGA Tour is the world's preeminent professional golf league, while LIV Golf is a Saudi-backed series that has lured some of the game's biggest names with lucrative contracts. The DP World Tour, based in Europe, is another major golf circuit.

Details surrounding the merger remain scant, but the announcement has sent shockwaves through the industry. Many are wondering how the three tours will integrate, and whether the merger will ultimately benefit the sport or lead to further division.