LEAKED: PGA Tour chief sends fiery letter to US Congress over LIV Golf/PIF deal!
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has fired back at Congress, claiming government inaction led to the deal with LIV Golf's Saudi Arabian backers.
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has hit back at lawmakers, blaming government inaction which ultimately led to a deal being struck with LIV Golf's Saudi backers.
In a fiery letter that was obtained and published by Politico, the under-fire chief executive:
- Wrote he believed the PGA Tour did everything they could in the face of LIV Golf 'attacks'
- Claimed the PGA Tour largely had to fend for themselves due to the geopolitical alliance the U.S. holds with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Predicted that if they were not to strike a deal with the PIF the Tour were faced with the prospect of a legal battle lasting at least a decade
Related: LIV Golf pro dismisses Monahan's claim
Read the full letter here below:
Monahan wrote:
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| Jay Monahan was ripped by golf fans for this 'pitiful' answer about the 9/11 Families following the announcement to bring the PGA Tour and LIV Golf together. pic.twitter.com/Beyod8aeLN
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Monahan's letter concluded:
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Monahan's letter came after the US Senate instigated an investigation into the planned commercial merger.
Democrat Richard Blumenthal (pictured) has asked for all documents relating to the plan. Those documents must be submitted by 26 June.
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