SINGAPORE: The Asian Tour called it 'a massive stride forward' for golf on Wednesday (Jun 7) after the PGA Tour announced a shock merger with the Saudi-backed LIV circuit, ending the sport's two-year civil war.
Tuesday's stunning announcement took many in the sport, including players, by surprise and means that all litigation between the feuding parties is over.
LIV is bankrolled by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and had sparked accusations of"sportswashing" - using sport to deflect from the country's human rights record. "This is a massive stride forward for the game and a great result for all parties concerned: The fans, brands, broadcasters, the tours and their membership.
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