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PGA Tour Considers US Investors to Ease Concerns Over Deal With Saudi-Backed LIV Golf

PGA received unsolicited interest from outside investors
Saudi-backed LIV Golf, PGA aim to reach final deal by Dec. 31

Cameron Smith tees off at the LIV Golf Invitational - DC at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia on May 27 — Cameron Smith tees off at the LIV Golf Invitational - DC at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia on May 27
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By Randall Williams, Giles Turner, and Liana Baker

September 27, 2023 at 9:26 PM UTC

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High-profile US investors are being considered to help finance the PGA Tour’s transaction with Saudi-backed LIV Golf in an effort to ease political opposition to the deal.

The PGA said it had received unsolicited interest from investors and it has a responsibility to its members, sponsors and fans to evaluate opportunities.