Shane Lowry prevented PGA Tour strike action over LIV deal: "Right, lads!"

Shane Lowry has revealed he stepped in to stop PGA Tour stars from striking during a heated players' meeting at the Canadian Open, urging the golfers to 'chill' after a shock deal was announced with the backers of LIV Golf. 

The golf world is still digesting the proposal between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. 

For the second year in a row at the US Open, off-course drama is dominating the agenda in the run-up to the third major of the year. 

GolfMagic already reported just how tense the meeting was at Oakdale Golf & Country Club last week. 

Rory McIlroy was told to 'F off' and PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan - who has now stepped away from day-to-day duties owing to a 'medical issue' - was urged to resign. 

Monahan's secret deal with the Saudis is now under scrutiny.

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Before stepping away from the limelight for the foreseeable future, Monahan lashed out at the US government.

He accused lawmakers of allowing the PGA Tour to fend for itself in their battle against LIV Golf. 

Lowry has confirmed to RTE that players were thinking of strike action. "I just don't know any more," Lowry told the radio station before adding:

So did Lowry, 36, step in at the meeting? 

Lowry also had some words for those - such as McIlroy - who have been in the spotlight for the last two years. 

McIlroy said he felt like a 'sacrificial lamb' given he's rallied hard against LIV. "I still hate LIV," the 33-year-old said as he gave his initial thoughts on the PIF-PGA Tour deal. 

Lowry continued:

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