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US Senate Probes PGA-LIV Golf Merger

  • #Sports
  • #Finance
  • #Saudi Arabia
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JUL 2023
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story last updated JUL 2023

The Spin

Narrative A

The PGA has found itself in quite a self-made predicament. While claiming this move is only a business venture to stay afloat, lawmakers rightfully called out the potential dangers of handing managerial power over to the Saudi regime. As mentioned by GOP Sen. Josh Hawley, this also raises questions surrounding whether the PGA will disregard human rights and national security by conducting deals with China or Russia in the future. The PGA has a long way to go to prove it won't let money blind it from its humanitarian and security obligations.

Washington Examiner

Narrative B

While the PGA has certainly cowered in the face of financial depletion, it's not like the Saudi government had all the cards here. The Saudis still couldn't gain all the TV rights needed to broadcast their events, and it's not like the PGA actually owns any of the major tournaments like the US and British Opens. For those reasons and more, this was actually a smart business deal for the betterment of the players and the sport overall.

NBC

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