[Other Sport] Saudi's BUY golf.

[Titanic]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/65825327

Sportswashing to the max.

 

[Jesus Gul]

wow didn't see that coming. LIV format is pony though

 

[durrington gull]

LIV been a failure - they've had no choice but to throw in the towel and merge

 

[Springal]

Those that joined LIV first are laughing surely. Can’t imagine the rest benefitting from those kind of deals now

 

[zefarelly]

Hopefully it goes there and stays there.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Who said it was the best way to ruin a good walk?

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Apparently Newcastle United now own golf.

 

[zefarelly]

Who said it was the best way to ruin a good walk?

Churchill.

I doubt he walked very far either!

I have no problem with the game, but the commercial side of it makes football look like a charitable cause with no expenses.

 

[dejavuatbtn]

They’ll end up monopolising most sports which can only be good for us all.

 

[junior]

Golf surely up there with Cricket as a complete borefest.

 

[Doc Lynam]

What a lovely image for all Newcastle fans!

 

[durrington gull]

Apparently Newcastle United now own golf.

Newcastle fans have no shame- seem to revel in the whole saudi ownership- embarrassing

 

[East Staffs Gull]

Where will the merger leave the current USPGA and DP World Tour sponsors, e.g. the likes of Rolex? Will they pull out of golf sponsorship?
I’m not attracted to LIV or the concept of professional golf in random teams. Would be great if a rival tour is established, as surely LIV won’t be able to accommodate all current LIV, USPGA, DP World Tour and Challenge Tour players.

 

[KZNSeagull]

I am sure that those players who backed the PGA and DP World tours and didn't take the blood money will be royally pissed off at this. Will wait to hear what Rory and the rest have to say but I suspect this is just the start. What a mess.

Edit. Although I see that Rory has begrudgingly accepted it. Doesn't have a choice really I suppose:

Shock merger will be 'good for golf' - McIlroy

The PGA and DP World Tour's shock merger with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will ultimately be "good for golf", says Rory McIlroy.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[RandyWanger]

Trump was right.

 

[The Andy Naylor Fan Club]

Ouch ...

 

[nicko31]

They can have it

BORING

 

[willalbion]

Carlos Alcaraz has ‘no doubts’ he will eventually play in Saudi Arabia

After it was confirmed the ATP had talked to Saudi Arabian investors, Carlos Alcaraz said: ‘They have the power to have a lot of tournaments’

www.theguardian.com

 

[willalbion]

All going PIF up

 

[Dave the OAP]

Carlos Alcaraz has ‘no doubts’ he will eventually play in Saudi Arabia

After it was confirmed the ATP had talked to Saudi Arabian investors, Carlos Alcaraz said: ‘They have the power to have a lot of tournaments’

www.theguardian.com

They are sportswashing no doubt.

this apparent loan of Neves to Newcastle after being bought by a Saudi backed team and then loaned to another Saudi backed team smacks of moving assets about!