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[@eddievangundy4510]

This legal expert sounds like she's on Jay Monahan's payroll.

[@Pseudify]

Why, because you don’t like him?

[@jedi_417]

She’s been on news channels trashing LIV way before this. She’s a PGA Tour shill.

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

She basically is. The pga tour basically owns golf channel. Which is why they are so biased. This lady really likes being on golf channel.

[@Blackhawk182182]

​@@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656 Thanks, at least someone that talking sense... what is golf channel gonna say, ah PGA got screwed.. nope, so now they are trying to play it cool and spread this naritive that they are fully in control. What a joke, Jay is someones bitch now.

[@PaulGovcorrupt]

The PGA stabbed all their players in the back. Some of them, had the knife twisted when inserted, The hole 911 Victims shennegans and they still keep Jay out front, BEYOND RiDICULOUS.

[@Dan_Matwij]

Couldn't agree more

[@Pseudify]

What happens if the commish just disbands LIV? Does that appease the 9/11 families? Does PIF continue to fund the PGA if LIV no longer exists?

[@jdh23h]

Agreed. Sell outs . I’m really upset and was a die hard Pga supporter

[@TheLAinME]

PIF will not sign a deal that is a win-win for the PGA Tour only. And the PGA tour is stupid to spin this in a way that they now have the monopoly over global golf. This can get messy. There is the potential hat the deal fails and LIV eventually signs the rest of golf’s top players. Now, no one can can complain about blood money anymore as it had the PGA tour’s blessing

[@edwardj3070]

having Al-Rumayyan as Chairman of the Board seems a little more than being a passive investment partner

[@pjpredhomme7699]

well what do you think - he probably doesn't even know which end of a golf club is up or down .

[@edwardj3070]

@@pjpredhomme7699 he plays to a 12 index but is said to be as fanatical about golf as Trump. btw Al-Rumayyan was seen at one of Trump's courses during a LIV tourney sporting a MAGA hat. lol Al-Rumayyan is govenor of PIF and right hand man of MBS. Also, for what it's worth, PIF invested 2 billion $$ in Jared Kushner private equity fund right after Trump left office.

[@woutvo2726]

@@edwardj3070 wtf does a maga hat have to do with your story? Keep that stuff outta here.

[@edwardj3070]

@@woutvo2726 thought it was an amusing detail, but on second thought, politics has everything to do with this story. we have traitors among us who would be willing to sell out the entire country and everything it stands for if it would allow them to establish a private fortune. We had one in the White House for 4 years

[@DocPortland]

This is different than what Commissioner Jay said. He stated, ‘this partnership has nothing to do with LIV’. It’s a partnership between PGA, DPTour and PIF… The PIF can invest where they want. It doesn’t mean LIV is going away. And he never said he would be overseeing LIV. I think there may be some inaccurate information shared here, unless Jay was wrong.

[@commentsboardreferee7434]

If anything he's misinformed. We all know his word is oak.

[@Jackybug]

In a video a few months ago Greg Norman said PIF would ultimately be looking for an ROI. Up to this point it has been all investment and expenses including the multimillions they’ve paid the players. Something had to drastically change for their investment to begin to produce a return.

[@blujay9191]

If the big stars return to the PGA tour, LIV is in big trouble. Even with big stars onboard, LIV has been a money pit for PIF.

[@fenixrising75]

Clear as mud. Thanks to Sports Illustrated for the story & having the rest of the news channels run with the same information.

[@piffpete420]

Right of first refusal: a clause in a contract that gives a prioritized, interested party (PIF) the right to make the first offer on a property or entity before the owner (PGA tour) can negotiate with other prospective buyers.

[@BeastMode-xl7rz]

It seems with this deal it could just go back to normal, why would the tour sell if it is a successful company as it is. But then pga tour also get the liv infustucture .

[@neubauer0120]

Sorta. The PGA can negotiate with anyone, but PIF has the opportunity to match any deal.

[@pjpredhomme7699]

@@BeastMode-xl7rz please tell me that was a joke - - the liv infrastructure? its a traveling circus that has played 8 events last year - and maybe 6 this year - the PGA tour has been around for over 80 years - You have to be kidding

[@BeastMode-xl7rz]

@@pjpredhomme7699 if I was the pga tour I would keep liv and make it a pure team format. Have maybe 3 liv events per year but really revolutionize it. Maybe have teams sponsored by equipment companies. I think it would grow golf if we add more formats then the normal 72 hole stroke play. Tbh I would keep the 54 hole format maybe even the shotgun start. Would give a chance for the tour to really create a new atmosphere. But the main thing is it needs to be real competition, not exhibition like it is currently. Would be a way for them to play unique courses as well. Maybe not the prototypical PGA tour course.

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

I just want 10 LIv events as is with all the best players who are willing and able to go on this world tour. Some players may need to be incentivized to join the tour. And some teams may pony up good additional money to get the guys they want.

[@kristenkitney4741]

There are usually two sides to litigation. Where is the legal expert to comment on the other side of this? The side that may not favour the PGAT?

[@pjpredhomme7699]

evidently that is you - she was reporting the facts - that is all - LIV had already lost two cases. they were going to the supreme court trying to keep Yassir out of being deposed -. Were the lawyers going to be really nasty to Jay Monahan ? hell yeah - but how bad could it be -he has only been there for a few years- all you people make him out to be this evil Machiavellian genius - I guess because of Mickelson . He is anything but - he is just hair/teeth in a suit - this was over his head - which is why Jimmy Dunne was brought in to do the deal .

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

Well said.

[@dknapp100]

Maybe on the CW?

[@silverfishla]

This will never stick if Sports Illustrated is correct. If Sports Illustrated got it wrong...like I suspect...they got it really wrong. No way PIF goes for a deal like that. They've got the money.

[@silverfishla]

No way they penalize LIV golfers for returning. No way they compensate (in any meaningful way) any PGA players (unless they cherry pick some of their favorites and make it seem even more unfair). Players need to start a Union or some sort of bargaining entity that gives them some collective power against the PGA organization. They cannot allow PIF/PGA entity to profit from their likeness, entertainment value or worth without fair compensation.

[@edwardj3070]

@@silverfishla Saudi's are well known for importing domestic workers from Philippines and elsewhere and effectively turning them into slaves. u should be more concerned with those people trapped over there than a bunch of super fortunate millionaire golfers

[@Pseudify]

It sounds like they’ve already gone for the deal, at least in principle. I don’t see how you make an announcement like this if PIF is still on the fence.

[@chrism5126]

​@silverfishla Nobody will be penalized. All the players will make more money, it just takes it more global than it already is. Black eye on the pga that's for sure!

[@silverfishla]

@jackiejay4556 This is all just an agreement with stipulations. The SEC will take a look at it and either okay the mergers or call it a Monopoly. Everyone seems to expect that automatically everyone salaries will go up...truth is, because it's now all owned by the same entity...they could hypothetically cut the salaries or money. Not going to happen, but that's why all entities from alike businesses (like the phone company) can't be owned by one person/company.

[@bamahi7142]

Can everyone please be quiet!! I'm lining up my 5th putt!!!

[@billyunair]

The yipps... ⛳

[@colnagosuper]

@@billyunair no that was last week, this week missed a practice session . It shows up right away but the off course excitement/distraction was just too much this week.

[@JayTakeProfits]

They called Liv a Saudi backed tour and we’re destroying them. I expect nothing less to be said about the PGA… it’s now a Saudi backed tour as well.

[@thomasjoseph3488]

The PR hit has been taken, so the details will be worked out and likely tweaked over some time. PIF has to be ecstatic - they are firmly ensconced at the top table in golf which they will use for further leapfrogging into other sports. The PIF has to view this as the door being kicked open for North American sports involvement. I love the spin she puts on it that the PIF investment is a PGA victory. PIF effectively bought out the PGA because there is no way significant decisions aren't collaborative within the Saudis' long-term strategy. Foolish to think otherwise or presume that PIF leadership is ignorant. They are not.

[@thetowndrunk988]

Exactly. Saudis bend over for no one. They’re getting the upper hand on this deal. She’s absolutely naive if she believes otherwise.

[@markushayes]

Long LIV the PGA Tour!

[@Cutlerypotato]

Professional Golfer of Arabia sure has a nice ring to it

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

Why in the world would the pif which was driving the pga tour nuts get a call from the pga tour and accept a deal that is a win-win for The pga tour? Especially considering Monahan is a bad commissioner and this pif man looks like a boss. I get Dunn was involved but still. It’s worth noting LIv did not need to win these lawsuits if they win it would have been great but they already had a great stable of players and more on the way. This doesn’t make any sense.

[@Willthethrill478]

The obvious reason is LIV, to this point, is a failed venture. How long can you subsidize billions until u know to cut bait. The Saudi’s are playing the long game, what they want is the clout and reach of the PGA, LIV can’t give them that so they’ll buy it or in this case “invest” as a passive partner. They bought a premier league team and Formula 1, won’t be long until other sports in US are in the fold. Could you imagine if they bought the Cowboys or Lakers?

[@Matt-cr4vv]

Because of the motivation of the PIF to be involved with golf to begin with. Their goal isn’t making money or even the game itself. Their goal is the exposure that comes with being involved in the established brand. People keep glossing over the fact that to this point LIV as a league hasn’t had any luck landing substantial partners or exposure in the media market. LIV has obtained one corporate sponsor to this point and a crap TV deal that’s a revenue share and has been doing awful ratings. So do you continue to dump in money and hope corporate sponsors and media entities change their mind to partner up or do you align with the top league in the sport who has all of those things and skate off what is already built? If LIV had been landing corporate sponsors and strong media deals or were at least trending that way to show a positive outlook of those things they probably stick with LIV. But that hasn’t been the case at all and some of their top players have been losing their sponsors. But in the end the deal probably doesn’t even go through. There are so many hurdles in the way for it to happen that I’d be surprised if it actually goes through in the end.

[@HasekDaScudaDoodle]

As we all know money never comes with strings attached. More hilarious she thinks management is going to pay players 😅

[@ScratchAt50]

Could you do an interview with someone connected to Liv so we can see the view from the other side for balance ??

[@LegolasFan69]

Imagine that! What a novel idea

[@klove5765]

Now it's about PGA propaganda on all these interviews

[@dknapp100]

Couldn't Greg just hop on the CW & let all 45 viewers know what's really up?

[@klove5765]

@@dknapp100 if LIV was doing so bad why didn't PGA just sit back and wait for them to belly-up

[@dknapp100]

@@klove5765 Because they aren't doing much better. They've just been doing average for longer...with a spike named Tiger. The ratings for LIV, love it or hate it, are really low.

[@garywheeler9465]

Penalizing LIV players for coming back AND keeping Monaghan as CEO would be bizarre. It would be “divide us and rule us dear sir!”

[@ChaeThompson]

George putting in big work this week!

[@waltvancourt5052]

The LIV players will file a antitrust suit.

[@chuckycheese84]

They won't have to, the Feds will have eagle-eyes as more details of the deal unfolds

[@thomasclark631]

“Penalties to return to the PGA Tour would be significant.” Since the new organization would now include all three tours, forcing players to “pay to play” sounds like an anti-trust issue. Perhaps the the LIV members should pool their funds and start a new tour. Continuing the Roman Numeral approach the new tour would be: LIV-II.

[@paulgraves4605]

Jodi Balsam put me to sleep faster than Jim Nance watching a Sunday round of golf

[@BeastMode-xl7rz]

So Jay gets more power, he already makes 8 million, now he is going to get what? 20-30 million. I’m so confused. What are we missing, there is something we are not hearing. This just benefits the PGA Tour

[@bamboosho0t]

Roger Goodell makes $50M/year. So...he probably felt under compensated.

[@Pseudify]

It sounds to me like LIV realized it wasn’t going to make it alone and needed the PGA for any chance at all to survive - as tenuous as their position seems to be.

[@pjpredhomme7699]

how dense are you ? it was always going to benefit the PGA tour - that is what they have wanted - LIV was just an instrument - to make them malleable - do you not understand anything about how the world works- it was a hostile takeover - they went out and hired useful idiots - who knew how the game works - and they let them create something to really damage he tour - weaken it - so that they would be willing to sell - read a book - this is a tale as old as time - if this were countrys - which is where this comes from - the first thing the Saudis would do is kill Norman and Mickelson - they are traitors but they were useful for what they wanted . but you do not want them around -after all they are traitors

[@BeastMode-xl7rz]

@@Pseudify but they did not seem to partner with them, just put an option to be priority if the pga tour tries to sell. Do the Saudi’s even have a stake in the new company over the 3 tours?

[@discr1709]

@@pjpredhomme7699 you get it. So many don’t. I guess that’s why it works so well, people have lost the ability to think critically and see the bigger game afoot. They’re debating tactics but fail to consider the strategic plan that was behind it all. The Saudis are investing in global sports to diversify their PIF portfolio long term, in preparation for fossil fuel use to diminish over time. They are also building infrastructure for tourism.

[@ericschroeder8932]

This is turning into a complete mess. Based on this information, PIF would allow Jay to end LIV, even after PIF's massive spend so far on LIV. Something is off.

[@bamboosho0t]

Yeah there is a lot we’re not being told as of yet. A LOT. This is damage control time for the golf media who have serious egg on their face.

[@DamWG18]

Why would pif want Jay to end liv?

[@spencer2365]

Because it is no longer in the pga or pif best interest to have the talent split up. PIF realized no one was watching the liv tour and that building a startup golf league was more trouble than it was worth.

[@BradleyBaker]

@@spencer2365 That's not necessarily true. Any start-up needs at least 3 years before you can reasonably expect to turn a profit and, if LIV were to continue on it's own, would have more changes forthcoming to build it's customer base. And McKinsey has reportedly built a 10 year plan, so it's way too early to evaluate the long term viability of LIV. But that has changed now, given LIV's immediate access (assuming the deal goes through) to the media base of the PGA with which to leverage and build. It's obvious that if he PGA were to continue on it's own, it was on a path to extinction financially and PIF was playing the long game. It was the PGAT that reached out to PIF, not the other way around.

[@DavidLee-co6gp]

Not really. LIV is a money loser for PIF. Now, PIF will be a major investor in what will be the only game in town. So, they will be in a much better position as an investor than with just LIV. They also have a much better platform for "sports washing" their BS. It's a win win for PIF. It's a lose lose for Norman and LIV.

[@dennisfletcher7122]

Love the helmet Jodi! 2023-24 Super Bowl champs!!!

[@SOLDOZER]

This deal is going to have serious anti trust issues. This IS a monopoly.

[@bamboosho0t]

It already was a monopoly.

[@bamboosho0t]

And Texas IS best. 😎👍

[@Pseudify]

I’m not so sure. What is DP’s role in all this?

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

@@Pseudify lol. They are basically owned by the ohs tour which is owned by pif. The Asian tour is under LIv-pif now. Pga tour Latin America and Canada (America’s) are under the umbrella also. Not to mention lorn ferry. So yea …

[@robotsme]

​@@Pseudify They are funded by United Arab Emirates it's the Dubai Ports World Tour.

[@The_Osprey]

I don't understand. Was money exchanged? Did LIV cave in order to avoid losing in court? I don't like the idea of Monahan staying around.

[@pjpredhomme7699]

Neither - it was a case of they both have a lot to lose - so they wanted to stop the losing before it got too far . There really are no winners here - I guess you can say the players are going to get more money . but the whole thing is ugly - with the elevated purses PGA tour was losing money - with the future certained to lose a lot more . they had made those to try to keep more players from leaving - LIV was never going to be anything but an exhibition - a traveling circus - and Yassir did not want to be deposed in an American court - he is the Chairman of Saudi Aramco - in addition to PIF so Jimmy Dunne made the peace approach and worked them into making a deal - what these chuds do not grasp is this was never about golf - it had nothing to do with golf - the Saudis want access to relationships with Wall St - US Corporations - and they were happy to buy the tour - to get it - a few years ago - they tried - and tour said kiss off - so they hired some traitors who knew how to destroy the tour - and now they said - give me some of that blood money

[@devastatn]

I think it's the other way around. Jay wanted the deal to stop the litigation from going forward so LIV couldn't have the PGA tour books to be open to the public. How did they all of a sudden come up with hundreds of millions to give to the players? SPONSORS? In this environs over the last two years? Jay's breathing a huge sigh of relief. Plus he'll be getting a huge salary bump worth bonuses. 💰 💰 💰

[@Pseudify]

I think LIV caved because it failed as a business model and this was its only possible way of surviving. I hope Jay does something creative with it.

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

I really don’t think LIv care about the court results that much. The felt the Tour was doing some anti competitive practices but they were still pushing through all that.

[@jacktuhega6005]

If pga gets to walk away from pending court cases then they should drop all fines to players and like wise the dp tour

[@aleksilepisto7282]

This isn’t new. The press release said all parties would contribute their assets to the new entity. That includes LIV. PGA Tour still administratively in charge. Here’s my interesting idea though. PIF has right of first refusal, and now people are saying the tour will give equity of the new company to players. But if they get shares, they’ll want to cash them out, and PIF will get to purchase them, right? So won’t they just end up controlling the majority of the shares? Something doesn’t add up here.

[@jacktuhega6005]

Will pga players be able to play at liv tournament s 2024

[@dknapp100]

🤣lol

[@ajs4287]

Lol this deal is guaranteed to fall through and back to litigation we go

[@tghh3091]

Get rid of jay

[@CindyFagerstrom-d2t]

LIV golfers will get FTX Stock in lieu of future payment. If LIV golfers want to start another new league, Jim Brockmire is available for commissioners role.

[@pjpredhomme7699]

You know FIGJAM let His $200 mill ride on FTX he is the smartest guy in the room after all

[@scottbaxendale323]

Have any of the players discussed the new rule that requires them to carry a bone saw in their bag?

[@michaelangell9148]

So much about this is confusing. Why would the PIF give all the power to the PGA? Or are they just happy for everyone to think that. Why would the PGA agree if that wasn't the case?

[@benward1347]

Probably just getting there feet in the door, eventually they’ll take the house

[@robertkauffman8137]

Are we still doing transGOLF commercials paid for by the PGA Tour? They don't want to pay legal fees against LIV, but they have money to come after our Jr. Golfers for sex.

[@Kevin-wr9um]

They didn't buy a steak in the PGA, they bought the whole cow! (see what I did there?)

[@CookiesandCannabis]

Ya, given the context, you spelled "stake" wrong. Other than that, nice double pun.

[@Kevin-wr9um]

Cmon! Steak, cow, steak = cow? Classic pun, in oral or written form. Nabakov would have loved it!

[@_SPREZZATURA_McGEE_]

haha calm ur t!ts, Shakespeare!! Long LIV the House of Saud 🤡

[@arthurau9231]

Other businesses and corporations are allowed to conduct business with the Saudis, why should the PGA be any different? America still imports oil from the Saudis, does this mean people will boycott driving? What about Nike and their sweatshops in China will people also boycott purchasing Nike products as well? China has blood money too but no one is boycotting products made in China.

[@martinl2930]

We don’t import our oil from Saudi

[@seanacameron8940]

Boooooooooooo

[@mmadchef808]

Why are you pointing out Nike? How are they any different than any other manufacturer? All manufacturers make clothes overseas on the backs of slave labor. I think it all sucks but that is where we are at.

[@pjpredhomme7699]

you fools keep saying this - America Does NOT import gas/oil from Saudi Arabia - I am not into this whole blood money thing because - this country is not anything close to being pure or do people seem to forget that ? but for christ sakes if you want to make a point at least know what the F your talking about.

[@arthurau9231]

@@seanacameron8940 Boooooooooo yourself.

[@ggmorris71]

Is SI now the CNN of sports reporting? Good grief

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

news in never biased.

[@peteryates7505]

Hmmmm….but if the deal falls apart then the players are going to flock to LIV

[@Pseudify]

I don’t think so. LIV is dead no matter what happens.

[@jwild5360]

LIV is so much more stable in terms of money than the pga tour

[@jimlahey7066]

The Saudi-backed Golf Channel has a nice ring to it

[@michaelbassett3692]

Her interpretation is wrong.

[@Pseudify]

That’s a helpful comment.

[@michaelbassett3692]

@@Pseudify Thanks!

[@ManishMims]

It's wrong on purpose...the media are all running cover for the PGA everything said here is the opposite.

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

Simple comment but true. Similar to chamblees nonsense rambles. I don’t care what Jimmy force a cry for the 911 families Dunn said to the pga tour partner media companies, no way in heck pif just have Monahan everything he could ever want. Nonsense. Again this lawsuit had a reason or two for it but LIv did not need a win anymore. They had pushed through anti competitive practice (although still waiting in owgr….) to get great players with more on the way.

[@CamMacMastermusic]

Can’t wait to see players start to leave to start their own new golf league !!

[@S2K2121]

KZbin golf tournaments with pros. If good good can do it. They got sure can.

[@pjpredhomme7699]

go ahead - hold your breath

[@CamMacMastermusic]

@@pjpredhomme7699 Ha….ha….ha

[@markio2010]

Lol..sure they can go to China or Bangladesh..

[@PennyPincherCoins]

i think so too, and i think the Liv players and Greg will start a NEW

[@numbernine8571]

why don't the anti trust investigators first start with anti trust action against the media instead of focusing on the pga tour

[@tomscott4438]

The more clarity they provide the more obvious this is a clear and blatant violation of antitrust laws. I disagree that the antitrust lawsuit "failed". The Saudis wanted to invest heavily in men's professional golf and ultimately dominate and essentially own the rights to golf world-wide. Well, it appears they now do. The lawsuit was the lever to get what they wanted.

[@williamshaw8756]

Just put it to the players of the PGA and spectators. No values in golf anymore

[@anthonydixon69]

Have a feeling this is going to fall apart …

[@cary_973]

I do hope so. Would like to see how PGA tour would survive after that.

[@Pseudify]

I would be surprised. I don’t think you make an announcement like this with any parties still on the fence. Outside of some legal hurdles, I don’t think this can be stopped now.

[@ChaeThompson]

I just love all the shakeups and movements! It brings more eyes to the game imo

[@jedi_417]

If this falls apart, the PGA Tour is screwed. They showed their willingness to take Saudi money and throw their players under the bus. Rahm and others would go to LIV.

[@DRM-nb1fg]

Exactly right.

[@chuckycheese84]

They've been taking Saudi money for years, look at some of the PGA Tour's biggest sponsors

[@foodreacts837]

I don’t get it , PGA tour and Jay control everything it’s a W

[@Blackhawk182182]

Wouldnt that be the best... doubt it, but man would it make me smile

[@jackcasey8067]

I love Lisa Cornwell. She`s a sharp person.

[@CISmith-li8nb]

It almost sounds now as if PIF just wants out of a bad investment, i.e. LIV. (People always say that their money is unlimited, but LIV’s format did not really catch on at all. Maybe they see no benefit regarding sports washing, if no one cares about their version of the sport.)

[@vincentella6094]

Fire all Golf channel announcers, they mention PIF instead of LIV.

[@manifestyourlife7]

Only Tiger can save the tour now. 😂😂

[@dknapp100]

Breaking news....Tiger, Rory , & Jack are starting a new tour.

[@xboxgamer300]

That lady's head is in the clouds...

[@ericschroeder8932]

I don't think she believed what she was saying.

[@robotsme]

If this deal doesn't go through - heads will roll!

[@hosoiarchives4858]

They will get away with it

[@dunesgolf3306]

What says the R&A about this ? They're at the origin of Golf !

[@Willthethrill478]

I can see Phil and Norman’s faces now if this is true. We’ll see how this shakes out. Either way PGA tour is taking 🩸$$.

[@ajman2372]

Tiger did for years. It's only ok if he does i guess

[@blujay9191]

I notice no victory dance by Greg Norman and he doesn't seem like the type of guy to be shy about that kind of thing.

[@Willthethrill478]

@@ajman2372 Umm, buddy you need a geography lesson. Tiger played in Dubai which is in United Arab Emirates’, not Saudi Arabia. I could have missed something, so tell me when he played in Saudi?

[@dknapp100]

@@blujay9191 Bingo!!

[@karenolmstead9734]

Will someone please explain what irreparable harm LIV has done to the PGAT? Seems to me the PGAT players are better off because of LIV (higher purses, designated events, more money in the PIP pool).

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Exactly

[@gordonmcintyre9781]

Greg and Phil are the real winners...had vision for the Fucha...Rory tiger J T...RAHM ETC ETC...EAT HUMBLE PIE👍👍👍🤔🧐🤨⛳⛳⛳😅😆😁😄👍👍👍

[@freeguy3751]

WOW that was a verbose long first question 🤣Starts at 1:59 ends 30 seconds later.

[@robotsme]

You can't defame a company with whatever you write or ask, but you can you defame a Not For Profit right? Asking for a friend in the media who doesn't want to get sued by Jay for asking the same questions that they asked Greg about the Saudis.

[@curtish.6900]

Basically LIV/PIF controls the money. But what I found funny is them saying the PGA will remain a tax exempt org. Guess what, the government decides that they don't. Chances are the PGA may lose that too under the new structure.

[@Mentalsamurai28]

I wonder if there will be money funneled to the government to keep their non profit status

[@klove5765]

People are trying to get in front of Monahan on player punishment and re-applying, they need Monahan to come through for their egos

[@stevel6895]

Ha, ha, ha! Business as usual. We've all seen this before many times. Businesses merge, the dominant company (in this case the PGA) takes charge and within a decade there will only be.... The PGA of course! Anyone remember the AFL?

[@stevenjenkins3882]

If the players don't play no one has power

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

Exactly. Cough cough.

[@dknapp100]

Bingo!!!

[@dknapp100]

Tiger, Jack, Rory should start their own tour & leave these PGA & Saudi clowns in the rearview mirror.

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Soooo basically pif owns golf?

[@marvinburkholder8907]

The only thing we learned in this segment was who signs this lawyers paychecks. Such a waste of time.

[@MoneyIsSilver]

Sure, SI, I'm sure Jay is in charge. That's funny. Well, better to let the normies think Jay is in charge so that he has the target on his back. Those Saudis aren't dumb.

[@pjpredhomme7699]

Yeah its all a big conspiracy - what is the matter is Qanon closed today ? Liv was a joke always meant to be - it was a trojan horse - this whole thing was an espionage operation to perform a hostile takeover - it worked - no need for the toys anymore - the funny thing is - that you stooges don';t get - if this were countries - Norman and Mickelson would have already been shot by now -by the Saudis

[@GWills-ys6rd]

Seemingly the PGA Tour is NOT the dominant controlling actor. Seemingly PIF are not going to throw away LIV Golf, it's possibly their insurance should the merger fail. In terms of winning the battle, the PGA Tour seems to have betrayed the victims of 9/11, unforgivable.

[@tod3msn]

The reality is in golf two leagues is bad for the sport. You want everyone competing at each tournament instead of some guys in LIV and some at PGA. Because golf is an individual sport of greatness and golf fans are passionate for the best players competing with each other regularly. Beyond that we live in a small world that is shrinking regularly. Maybe, just maybe, having LIV part of PGA will make for a better world because powerful forces are now more and more part of the mix. We got to talk to each other whether we like it or not. I understand some people feel strongly against LIV but the more powerful notion is to bring all parties into the fold. I endorse the merger.

[@Teabagme15]

It’s so funny how people on Golf Channel are trying to paint the picture as LIV losing…PGA lost and caved and now the golf channel is scrambling to pain a narrative where it doesn’t make the PGA looks so bad

[@stevenjenkins3882]

Tommy Fleetwood 😢😢 125 million dollars 😢😢😢

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

Really?!?!

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

Chills.

[@AD-im5to]

This was the PGA Tour only option . This is a mess all around! Unfortunately situation .

[@johnlangevin708]

Name TBD ? How about Saudi Sellout Tour ?

[@pisanu6699]

First thing first Jay needs to answer to PGA players and American people why golf needs the blood money. Secondly, Jay needs to answer to himself if he's still the right person to sit where he's sitting right now.

[@chuckycheese84]

Golf has had so-called blood money for decades. Equipment & apparel from China to sponsors with direct links to Saudi/PIF. Even tournaments in countries with less than desirable human rights records (UAE, China, Qatar, even Saudi Arabia itself)

[@pisanu6699]

@@chuckycheese84 I agree up to a point. But consider the other way around, many poor people from the 3rd world countries can have jobs and earn a living money because of these companies.

[@Vulneravariable]

Let the spin doctors begin

[@xoteddyhoop5347]

Jesus this show is so clearly biased

[@seanacameron8940]

Hey, now ! They (the LIV) were able to buy Mickleson at the drop of a hat. (or some sort of coinage) LOL LOL LOL The PGA, long may it reign.

[@finalfrontier001]

She has terrible take of cousre she is a liberal and she ahs chosen her side that why she is hired by Golf channel.

[@paulmarjoram2258]

Trust. I trust no entity where there is big money involved. The biggest of the world problems stem from greed. Greed meaning wanting more and more and never being satisfied. Golf started as a game where ethics was a big part. The ethics of the Professional game these days seem to stop at the handshakes at the first tee and the last green. It’s all gone Pete Tong.

[@luckyduck9558]

Business ALWYAS dictates that the owners make the decisions,CEO will report to the owners and chairman of the board. Find that out and you will get the true strategy !

[@paulmessenger9836]

The saudi us tour😂😂

[@billyunair]

I've now got the yipps... ⛳

[@ancil57]

Jamal Khashoggi would have had little reason to fear as he sat down in a guest chair opposite the desk of Mohammed al-Otaibi, the consul general who had personally called him and invited him back to the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul to finalize his papers that would enable him to marry his fiance. Not long after Khashoggi entered the consul’s office, two men came into the room and dragged him away. Unbeknown to the Saudis, Turkish intelligence officials from the national spy agency, MIT, were listening in. Khashoggi was killed during seven horrific minutes in which he was first tortured, then mutilated, injected with a sedative, and finally dismembered. After days of denial, Saudi Arabia finally said that Khashoggi died in a "fistfight" at its Istanbul consulate. PGA players and fans have little reason to fear the Saudis as they torture, mutilate, and dismember the tour as they did Jamal Khashoggi.

[@Gen10civic]

pga guys don’t pay taxes?

[@poppystars9005]

Nice spin to make it seem like Jay came out on top…no the fund will control much of pro golf she is full of it

[@deez3913]

PGA traitors and the company should be labeled as such as should the players who joined liv!

[@chevy4x466]

She sounds angry 😡

[@craigbrindle108]

15 out of 19

[@zanevolk6810]

If golfers wanted to create a union and their own league they have money. They can take their millions and start a capitalist league and shut these dudes down. They really could do it

[@dknapp100]

Tiger, Rory, Jack.. TRJ Tour 2024. I'm all for it. Phil must continue spray-tanning to qualify week to week though.. In all seriousness, its a legit idea.

[@BRopiha]

All a load of nonsense!!! “Follow the money people”

[@knaggs71]

They’re going to buy America next…..🤷🏼‍♂️🇺🇸

[@stevenjenkins3882]

She only knows what we know. Nothing

[@larrymosher5045]

PGA tour wants to sell out to Saudis, well longtime golf fan,I am done with PGA and all their sponsors.

[@billyunair]

Maybe do rags and hoodies will be the new norm on tour? How about graffiti artists, hip hop music and break dancers? A touch of class in the making. PGA's wash machines set to hog wash, rinse, repeat with the players as the load. *Grow the game. #StiffKinghts

[@commentsboardreferee7434]

Hey - did you get that from Big Boy Pants Golf?! Sweeeet!

[@billyunair]

@@commentsboardreferee7434 Yes the hogwash joke is from Big boy pants. All credit to them. Along with Long Liv the PGA tour. Funny.

[@kalamight4309]

Literally nobody cared about LIV and watched. I had totally forgotten about the players that left. It's more than likely Jay didn't want to open the books in court and lose the scammy 501c status for PGA. The dramatic increase in spending from legal fees and having to pay more to players was too fast for old crusty Jay and the PGA to figure out how to generate the money needed to keep their pockets fat. Jay snaked his players to protect himself and PGA benefactors.

[@Swilk15]

They cannot legally exclude Liv players from bonuses in the future. What a bunch of maniacs you guys are

[@catgolfer1]

The players will be paid in the new 'BRICS' currency. No more dollars.😸

[@Jacob-ed1bl]

What low IQ comment 😂.

[@slimpickens01]

It'll be more valuable than the USD

[@MrDomputt]

How too much money corrupts

[@traviscrown9189]

The lady just said they had an anti trust law suit… then said they did not… hahahahahahaha

[@bonniekimble4749]

You can spin this any way you want and it still smells bad. The fans don't matter and the players don't matter so what does? Obviously the money is of more value than anything and the Saudis have plenty to throw towards the greedy. You can say 9/11 doesn't matter, but it does and that is one reason any deal with Saudi Arabia stinks . The other is the journalist that they killed and dismembered and have never punished for which leaves a bitter taste in people's mouths still. It is all about greed and power. It is not about golf at all or giving other countries that don't have it a place in the mix. It is not about the love of golf, but the love of money. And, total disloyalty and disrespect to the players and the fans.