Golf ‘fully lifeless’ as followers left cut up by LIV Golf and PGA Tour merger

Fans and commentators from the world of golf have expressed their shock and in some instances dismay after it was introduced that the controversial LIV Golf Tour and PGA Tour are set to merge with the DP World Tour. The bombshell announcement was delivered in a joint statement on Tuesday afternoon.

The landmark settlement additionally brings to an finish all pending litigation between the taking part events. PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan mentioned: “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.”

Elite-level golf was thrown into chaos when a variety of high-profile gamers joined the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Tour, beginning in 2021. Household names resembling PGA Championship winner Brooks Koepka, Dustin Jonhson, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Sergio Garcia have been amongst those that made the change, whereas Rory McIlroy has remained a vocal critic of the breakaway tour.

Following the announcement, social media has been awash with reactions at each ends of the dimensions.

@LFC_Koptalker Tweeted: “Mind blowing. The game of golf is completely dead, final nails have just been battered into it by all 3 tours. All about money, prestige means nothing now.”

@RachelBCampbell wrote: “As a golf fan, I can tell you that that is a false statement. I am not excited. I am shocked. And appalled.”

@RSrebasNHL wrote: “Glad to know that the PGA always cared about tradition and not about money. Well done!”

@RomfordTipster added: “Jay Monahan has some serious questions to answer. He should resign right now. Why on earth would you waste a year on lawsuits banning players to then go sell out and sign a deal with the ones you’re calling the enemy and bad for the game. It’s actually pathetic.”

But not everybody took the place that the historic settlement is dangerous for the sport. @flushingitgolf Tweeted: “I don’t care what side of the battle anyone was on, this is a fantastic day for golf fans and the future is bright for this great sport. Well done to all the leadership involved in this decision. Golf is golf!”

Golf journalist @Daniel_Rapaport wrote: “In genuine shock. Need a minute to process. My first instinct: what a great day for golf.”

@NeilParkerBets added: “Finally, an excellent decision to promote professional golf across the globe.”

The new settlement is prone to contain a group occasion ingredient that can run individually from the schedules of the DP World Tour and PGA Tour.