Golfers react to PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger

It was the news nobody saw coming, including the PGA Tour’s players.

In a shock statement, it was announced that the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf would be merging in an attempt to unify the sport.

In the statement, it reads that the PIF will have the exclusive right to invest in the new entity, which hasn’t been named yet.

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The new commercial entity involving all three tours is said to “ensure a cohesive schedule of events that will be exciting for fans, sponsors and all stakeholders.”

It comes as it appears the bitter feud between the Saudi-backed circuit will merge with the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.

It was news that took everyone by shock, including some of the best players in the world. As the story broke, players had their say.

Twitter reacts to PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger

I love finding out morning news on Twitter

— Collin Morikawa (@collin_morikawa) June 6, 2023

The former Open champion, like all of us, was shocked by the news.

Very curious how many people knew this deal was happening. About 5-7 people? Player run organization right? 🤷🏻‍♂️

— Michael S. Kim (@Mike_kim714) June 6, 2023

Michael Kim, PGA Tour winner, had this to say.

Nothing like finding out through Twitter that we’re merging with a tour that we said we’d never do that with.

— Mackenzie Hughes (@MacHughesGolf) June 6, 2023

Mackenzie Hughes was clearly not expecting the news either.

One for the good guys! 😉 https://t.co/4uaVqC20ow

— Bernd Wiesberger (@BWiesberger) June 6, 2023

Former Ryder Cup player, Bernd Weisberger, who moved to the Saudi-backed circuit, seemed pleased with the news.

Welfare Check on Chamblee

— Brooks Koepka (@BKoepka) June 6, 2023

Brooks Koepka was quick to take a dig at long-time LIV critic Brandel Chamblee.

I feel betrayed, and will not not be able to trust anyone within the corporate structure of the PGA TOUR for a very long time

— Wesley Bryan (@wesleybryangolf) June 6, 2023

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Wesley Bryan made clear what he thought of the situation.

Oh shit @chambleebrandel looks like we are all taking dirty money now…..

— Dylan Wu (@dylan_wu59) June 6, 2023

Dylan Wu, another winner on the PGA Tour had this to say.

Awesome day today 😊 https://t.co/qUwVJiydym

— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) June 6, 2023

Lefty had just three words to describe the news.

I’ve grown up being a fan of the 4 Aces. Maybe one day I get to play for them on the PGA Tour!

— Joel Dahmen (@Joel_Dahmen) June 6, 2023

Joel Dahmen had some humour in an unusual day.

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— Tyrrell Hatton (@TyrrellHatton) June 6, 2023

Finally, Tyrrell Hatton summed things up almost perfectly here.

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