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PGA Tour commissioner steps away for medical reasons a week after shock golf merger

  • Golf

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan is to step away from the role as he recuperates from a "medical situation", it has been announced.

Public Investment Fund (PIF).Monahan oversaw the deal which is aimed at ending the civil war caused in golf

by the launch of LIV Golf, funded by the PIF.He has faced widespread criticism since, including being

branded a hypocrite as he spent months attacking LIV Golf before performing a dramatic U-turn with the

Tour was one of the loudest critics of LIV Golf's affiliation with Saudi Arabia".The formation of LIV Golf



US Senate starts investigation into PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger

  • Golf

has begun an investigation into the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Tour's merger with LIV Golf

 He has written to the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, which is financed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment

an arm of the Saudi government and PGA Tour's sudden and drastic reversal of position concerning LIV Golf

also demanded.Richard Blumenthal is set to chair the subcommittee investigating the merger between LIV Golf

and the PGA Tour ©Getty ImagesLIV Golf and the PGA Tour are yet to respond to Blumenthal's letter following


Yale University's Ami Gianchandani awarded 2023 Dinah Shore Trophy

  • Golf

University golfer Ami Gianchandani has been awarded the Dinah Shore Trophy by the Ladies Professional Golf

the late Dinah Shore, a Vanderbilt University graduate and an honorary member of the LPGA and World Golf

must demonstrate outstanding leadership skills and community service.For nearly a decade, Friends of Golf

their support, FOG contributed to the $10,000 (£8,000/€9,300) grant that will be awarded to the women’s golf

programme at Yale University.Ami Gianchandani is just the second player in Yale women's golf history

Yale was a place that truly enabled my love of the classroom, furthered my love of golf, and fostered


McIlroy says shock merger will be "good for golf" as Monahan accused of hypocrisy

  • Golf

Tour and DP World Tour with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) will ultimately be "good for golf

deal was announced yesterday to end the civil war in the sport which was caused by the launch of LIV Golf

four-time major winner, had fiercely defended the PGA Tour as numerous other stars defected to LIV Golf

In 10 years this is going to be good for pro golf," the 34-year-old said about the deal today."

Whether you like it or not, the PIF is going to keep spending money in golf.

The PIF and the Saudis want to spend money in the game of golf and they are not going to stop."


PGA and LIV Golf agree to merge to end dispute in golf

  • Golf

The Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) and LIV Golf have agreed to a merger to end the feud within

The Saudi-backed LIV Golf was launched in June 2022, causing disruptions to the men's game.The merger

between the parties.The agreement includes DP World Tour with PGA claiming it will "unify the game of golf

This will engender a new era in global golf, for the better."

merger will make golf "stronger than ever"."

There is no question that the LIV model has been positively transformative for golf."



NCAA golf champion Zhang hailed by Woods after historic professional debut

  • Golf

NCAA) champion Rose Zhang after she became the first player to win on her professional Ladies Players Golf

Zaharias to take the Eastern Open in 1951.Zhang shot a two-over 74 in the final round at Liberty National Golf

playoff.It completed a dream first appearance on a major stage for the Californian, who played college golf

two-time NCAA national champion, including at Scottsdale in Arizona last month.Woods, who also played golf

#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/RYTpOFYKK3— Stanford Women's Golf (@StanfordWGolf) May 23, 2023With 12 wins

, she surpassed legends Woods, Patrick Rodgers and Maverick McNealy for most victories in Stanford golf



Bach claims "naysayers" proven wrong over Russian participation as neutrals

  • Olympics

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has claimed that "naysayers" are being proven wrong over the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes as neutrals in global sporting competition.

2024 "in the hope that something will change on the field" ©ASOIFArchery, canoeing, cycling, fencing, golf



FISU hold guidance seminar for World University Championships organisers

  • Universiade

International University Sport Federations (FISU) World University Championships' delegates have met at the governing body's headquarters in Lausanne to "exchange plans and strategies" prior to the 2024 season.

finswimming, cycling, sailing, futsal, mind sports, squash, rowing, powerlifting, orienteering, cheerleading, golf


IOC insists G7 "fully aligned" with its position on Russia

  • Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has insisted the Group of Seven (G7) leaders' statement on the war in Ukraine is "fully aligned" with its position relating to Russia and Belarus' participation in international sport.

described as a "farce where the rights of our athletes are violated".Archery, canoeing, cycling, fencing, golf