PGA Tour Officials to Testify on Controversial Saudi Merger

Senate subcommittee to probe PGA-LIV Golf merger amid antitrust investigation and public backlash.

PGA Tour officials to testify before a Senate subcommittee on July 11 regarding the merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
The merger has sparked controversy and drawn criticism for its reliance on Saudi Arabian funding amid human rights concerns.
The Senate aims to uncover the facts about the deal and its implications for the future of professional golf in the U.S.
The Justice Department is also investigating the merger for potential antitrust violations.
Public backlash includes criticism from 9/11 families and concerns over Saudi Arabia's attempt to 'sportswash' its human rights record.