Just three weeks after a crucial meeting in New York, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) that backs LIV Golf, will be playing together in the Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland. This event comes amidst ongoing negotiations between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, with both sides aiming for a potential partnership involving PIF as a minority investor in PGA Tour Enterprises.
The PGA of America has announced that LIV Golf players will be eligible to compete in the PGA Championship and the U.S. Ryder Cup team, marking a significant shift in the ongoing golf landscape.
Anirban Lahiri secured a tied-sixth finish at the LIV Golf Chicago, while Jon Rahm won his second tournament in three starts to claim the season-long individual championship. Lahiri’s team, Crushers, won the team title, while Ajay Malik triumphed in the AITA men’s tennis tournament.
Brooks Koepka surged to the top of the leaderboard at LIV Golf Chicago, firing an 8-under-par 62 in the first round. His scorching finish, with birdies on five of his last six holes, propelled him four strokes ahead of the competition. The victory sets the stage for a potential fifth individual title for Koepka in the burgeoning LIV Golf circuit.
LIV Golf, funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, will begin its 2025 season in Riyadh, marking the first time the circuit will play in the country’s capital. The announcement follows a successful third season with three events held in Saudi Arabia and highlights the tour’s commitment to expanding its global reach.
LIV Golf has announced that the Serapong course at Sentosa Golf Club will host its third consecutive tournament in Singapore in March 2025. The announcement marks the return of the star-studded competition to one of the most highly acclaimed golf courses in the world, which has seen some of the most exciting moments in LIV Golf history.
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan reiterated that a deal with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia remains a priority, despite the complexity and time needed for negotiations. While the PGA Tour has made strides with its new initiatives, including a $1.5 billion investment and a $3 billion deal with Strategic Sports Group, the focus remains on unifying the best players in the world. The future of LIV Golf players remains unclear, with a one-year waiting period for eligibility and potential consequences for those who were members of the PGA Tour before joining LIV.
Brooks Koepka edged out Jon Rahm in a playoff to claim the LIV Golf Greenbrier title on Sunday, securing his fifth career victory in the Saudi-backed series. The win marks Koepka’s most prized on the LIV Golf circuit, as he battled hard against Rahm throughout the final round.
Jon Rahm surged to the top of the LIV Golf Greenbrier leaderboard after a stellar second round, while Anirban Lahiri slipped down the standings. Meanwhile, Abhay Mohan clinched the Formula 1600 National Championship with an impressive 10 consecutive wins.
Peter Uihlein, a LIV Golf player, secured his first Asian Tour win in the International Series England, praising the tour’s high-quality events and their role as a stepping stone to LIV Golf. The victory also propelled him to third place in the International Series Rankings. Young talent Caleb Surratt impressed with a top-three finish, highlighting the series’ significance for emerging players to gain exposure and hone their skills. The International Series continues to provide a competitive platform for players across various levels, paving the way for future success in elite golf competitions.
