Saudis expected to compensate PGA Tour loyalists who spurned LIV Golf's millions: report

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One of the main reasons PGA Tour loyalists are fuming about the merger with the Saudi Public Investment Fund and DP World Tour is because they spurned LIV Golf and its millions to remain with the PGA. 

But it appears this new merger will be compensating those golfers, including Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm, accordingly. 

The Times reported the PIF is "planning a compensation fund" for those players who stayed loyal to the PGA Tour instead of breaking away to LIV Golf. 

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PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan speaks during a news conference before the start of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands June 22, 2022, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Those top players turned down millions to sign with LIV Golf, while others like Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson signed on and had been banned from the PGA until the surprise merger. 

At the same time, LIV golfers will reportedly be able to keep money they were paid. 

The amount of money the PGA Tour loyalists will receive has yet to be determined, but that part of the argument from the players isn’t being overlooked. 

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"It is a plan that is not in final form or has final agreement," The Times’ source said regarding financial benefits for the PGA Tour players. "There are some people talking about this, but it is not agreed yet or is it a fait accompli."

Brooks Koepka catches a ball on the 14th hole during a practice round for the U.S. Open at The Los Angeles Country Club Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Matt