Saudi PIF Nearing 6% Stake in PGA Tour Enterprises
The potential $1.5 billion investment could reshape professional golf but hinges on regulatory approval.
- The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) is close to acquiring a 6% stake in PGA Tour Enterprises, the for-profit arm of the PGA Tour.
- The deal, reportedly valued at $1.5 billion, would align the PIF's investment with the $3 billion commitment from Strategic Sports Group, another investor in PGA Tour Enterprises.
- The agreement marks a significant step in the ongoing negotiations between the PGA Tour and PIF, which began after the launch of Saudi-backed LIV Golf in 2022.
- Regulatory approval from U.S. authorities remains a major hurdle, with the Justice Department currently reviewing the deal.
- The investment could pave the way for increased collaboration between PGA Tour and LIV Golf players, potentially reshaping the structure and scheduling of professional golf tournaments.