PGA Tour, LIV Golf and DP World Tour agree shock 'historic' merger to end split in golf and halt litigation

Rivalling golf tours the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have announced a shock merger. The PGA Tour and breakaway LIV have been at loggerheads for two years, with several star players leaving the former to join the latter, which was founded in 2021.

Ad There has been pending litigation between the tours and some players have seemingly jeopardised their Ryder Cup hopes by opting to play on the LIV tour. The Memorial Tournament'It felt like a major' — Hovland 'proud' after first win on US soil at Memorial Tournament16 HOURS AGO However, the golf scene now seems to have shifted dramatically as the two entities, along with the DP World Tour, have signed an agreement to combine their business and commercial rights “into a new, collectively owned, for-profit entity to ensure that all stakeholders benefit from a model that delivers maximum excitement and competition among the game’s best players”.

A statement from the PGA also said: “The new entity (name TBD) will implement a plan to grow these combined commercial businesses, drive greater fan engagement and accelerate growth initiatives already underway. “With LIV Golf in the midst of its second, groundbreaking season, the PGA TOUR, DP World Tour and PIF will work together to best feature and grow team golf going forward.

“Notably, today’s announcement will be followed by a mutually agreed end to all pending litigation between the participating parties. “Further, the three organisations will work cooperatively and in good faith to establish a fair and objective process for any players who desire to re-apply for membership with the PGA TOUR or the DP World Tour following the completion of the 2023 season and for determining fair criteria and terms of re-admission, consistent with each