The PGA Tour kicked off in September 2022 and will go through December 2023.
Now, golf fans want to know about the organization’s merger with LIV Golf.
Who runs the PGA Tour?
The PGA Tour is a non-profit organization run by a Board of Directors.
As per AS, the Board is headed by Chairman Ed Herlihy. Other members include Jimmy Dunne, Randall Stephenson, Mary Meeker, and Mark Flaherty.
The outlet also reported that Commissioner Jay Monahan heads an Executive Leadership team and that the organization donates millions of dollars to charity each year.
The Tour was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Why is the PGA Tour merging with LIV Golf?
In a statement via PR Newswire on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, the organizations announced that the PGA Tour is merging with LIV Golf, as well as with the DP World Tour.
As CBS News reported: “The PGA Tour said it will merge with the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf, ending a bitter rivalry between the two groups that sparked an antitrust lawsuit as well as accusations of unfair behavior.”
According to the PR Newswire statement, the agreement “establishes common goal to promote and grow the game globally for the benefit of all stakeholders” and includes “a mutually agreed end to all pending litigation between the participating parties.”
Monahan said: “After two years of disruption and distraction, this is a historic day for the game we all know and love.
“This transformational partnership recognizes the immeasurable strength of the PGA TOUR’s history, legacy and pro-competitive model and combines with it the DP World Tour and LIV – including the team golf concept – to create an organization that will benefit golf’s players, commercial and charitable partners and fans.
“Going forward, fans can be confident that we will, collectively, deliver on the promise we’ve always made – to promote competition of the best in professional golf and that we are committed to securing and driving the game’s future.
“We are pleased to move forward, in step with LIV and PIF’s world-class investing experience, and I applaud PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan for his vision and collaborative and forward-thinking approach that is not just a solution to the rift in our game, but also a commitment to taking it to new heights.
“This will engender a new era in global golf, for the better.”
PIF (owner of LIV Golf) Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan said: “Today is a very exciting day for this special game and the people it touches around the world.
“We are proud to partner with the PGA TOUR to leverage PIF’s unparalleled success and track record of unlocking value and bringing innovation and global best practices to business and sectors worldwide.
“We are committed to unifying, promoting and growing the game of golf around the world and offering the highest-quality product to the many millions of long-time fans globally, while cultivating new fans.
“There is no question that the LIV model has been positively transformative for golf. We believe there are opportunities for the game to evolve while also maintaining its storied history and tradition.
“This partnership represents the best opportunity to extend and increase the impact of golf for all. We look forward to collaborating with Jay and Keith to bring the best version of the game to communities around the world.”
When does the US Open 2023 begin and end?
The US Open 2023 begins on Thursday, June 15, and ends on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
It will take place on the North Course of The Los Angeles Country Club in Los Angeles, California, and will include 156 players.
According to the US Open’swebsite, fans can tune in to the tournament via Peacock, USA Network, and NBC.
On Thursday, June 15, the First Round will stream on Peacock from 9.40am to 1pm, EDT.
It will air on USA Network from 1pm to 8pm and on NBC from 8pm to 11 pm.
Round 2 on Friday, June 16 will follow the same schedule.
On Saturday, June 17, Round 3 will air on NBC from 1pm to 11pm.
Round 4 will stream on Peacock from 12pm to 1pm and will air on NBC from 1pm to 11pm on Sunday, June 18.