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Jun 2023
32m 38s

Has Saudi Arabia just bought golf?

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About this episode

A special edition reacting to the shock merger between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabian-backed circuit LIV golf.

The surprise announcement comes after a year of unprecedented disruption in the men's game following the launch of LIV.

It means pending litigation between the tours will be halted and they will move forward as part of the same enterprise.

Panel: Sarah Mulkerrins, Iain Carter & Zane Scotland

Producer: Sam Sheringham

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