The PGA Tour has sought to assure players that they will have a say in the tour's new partnership with the Saudi funders of LIV Golf, with its policy board issuing a statement that noted players would have to approve any final agreement between the once-rival tours. The statement was released after a meeting of the board, which includes five players: Patrick Cantlay, Rory McIlroy, Charley Hoffman, Peter Malnati and Webb Simpson. The tour's framework agreement with the Saudis says the PGA Tour and European tour would work with their new partners to decide how defectors to LIV Golf can return and what kind of punishment they should face. Today's Sports News in 90 Seconds - 28th June“Entering the framework agreement put an end to costly litigation. “If future negotiations lead to a proposed agreement, it would need approval by the tour's policy board, which includes player directors.

Source: Irish Independent June 29, 2023 01:34 UTC