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LIV Golf's Rise Threatens PGA Tour's Authority

2/9/2025

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The civil war in professional golf ignited by LIV Golf's debut in June 2022 is taking a toll on the PGA Tour, with ratings plummeting 18% this year. Major championships are now granting exemptions to LIV golfers, diminishing the PGA's authority. As LIV's influence grows, the path to a potential merger with the PGA becomes increasingly fraught.

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The civil war in professional golf ignited by LIV Golf's debut in June 2022 is taking a toll on the PGA Tour, with ratings plummeting 18% this year. Major championships are now granting exemptions to LIV golfers, diminishing the PGA's authority. As LIV's influence grows, the path to a potential merger with the PGA becomes increasingly fraught.