PGA Tour-LIV merger instant reactions, Winners, losers from wild day in golf

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PGA Tour-LIV merger instant reactions, Winners, losers from wild day in golf

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Jun 6, 2023

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Sean Zak and James Colgan break down the biggest news in the history of pro golf as the PGA Tour has agreed in principle to merge with LIV Golf and the DP World Tour with sizable investment from the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.

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Jun 6, 2023

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