By DOUG FERGUSON (AP Golf Writer) PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan spent more than an hour explaining to players Tuesday afternoon why he changed his mind about taking Saudi funds in a surprise collaboration, saying it ultimately was for their benefit. And to think it was nearly a year ago to the day that Saudi-funded LIV Golf teed off in its inaugural event as a rival and a threat, flush with defectors from golf’s top circuit. Morals were questioned.

NEXT
Topics:  doug ferguson ap golf writer    commissioner jay monahan   saudi-funded liv golf   morals    as   before monahan    nothing   mackenzie hughes    and   collin morikawa   justin thomas   tyrell hatton   sepp straka   rory mcilroy   canadian   open   tuesday s    i m   phil mickelson   players   mickelson s   saudi arabia   michael kim   ed herlihy    the pga   jimmy dunne   sandler o neill   world trade   center   hun an   hideki matsuyama   liv matsuyama   spirit airlines   memorial   ohio     win-win   dylan wu    tell   ceo    wu   ap sports writer ryan kryska   ap    a   i    ap   pga   tour   monahan    monahan   jay monahan   saudi   liv golf   liv    i   i ve    not   twitter   he   tuesday   i m    i   player   new york    pga    wu   merger   tweeted   money   people   called   year   work   team   changed   years   defectors   spent   guess   board   don   wasn   news   call   
BING NEWS:
  • LIV Golf Promotions: Only tournament winner gets full-time spot
    Golf professionals and top amateurs seeking to compete in LIV Golf League events in 2025 will convene in Saudi Arabia in December for LIV Golf Promotions, hoping for their chance ...
    10/24/2024 - 6:36 am | View Link
  • Cameron Smith admits LIV Golf 'surprise' as Greg Norman faces uncertain future
    Cameron Smith has admitted his surprise at reports that LIV Golf are looking to replace Greg Norman as the league's CEO, with the Australian believing that the golfing legend could yet keep his job ...
    10/24/2024 - 4:55 am | View Link
  • Fuming Matt Fitzpatrick blasts PGA Tour golfers and hits out at 'disgrace' development
    But it's off the course where there could be a seismic impact on the future of the sport, with PGA Tour commissioner Jay ... discontent and the creation of LIV Golf. “I don’t think the Tour ...
    10/2/2024 - 4:52 am | View Link
  • PGA Tour promised broadcast changes. Tests of new feature begin this week
    It was just five weeks ago that PGA Tour commissioner ... players, beginning with a statement that all interviews are voluntary and will be limited in scope. They will be conducted by Golf Channel ...
    09/30/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
  • Scottie Scheffler's golf career: Olympics, PGA Tour, more
    Scottie Scheffler has become one of the most prominent figures in golf ... Tour wins 2024 Tour Championship Travelers Championship The Memorial Tournament RBC Heritage Masters Tournament THE ...
    09/29/2024 - 2:51 pm | View Link
  • More

 

NEXT
Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

Movies With Butter More Movie News

More News