Amidst Rising Chaos, Patrick Cantlay’s Bewildering Grievances Against the $3,000,000,000 Deal Echoes the Forefront

It has been nearly three weeks since the PGA Tour sent shockwaves through the golf world by declaring its plans to merge with the rival LIV league. From announcing possible equity stakes for players to making a move to squash all pending litigation between the two circuits, much has been said and done since the announcement.

However, the deal still faces a number of challenges. The most daunting of which are from dismayed golfers on the Tour. In fact, a recent report has now shed light on World No. 4 Patrick Cantlay‘s complaints against Jay Monahan and the controversial agreement. Let’s dive in to find out more!

Patrick Cantlay’s alleged grievances against the PGAT-LIV deal surfaces

Ever since Jay Monahan appeared on CNBC, along with Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) governor Yasir Al Rumayyan, to announce the shocking new merger, the PGAT commissioner has been subject to overwhelming scrutiny from the golf world. Recently, the 53-year-old also stepped back from overseeing the Tour’s everyday operations. He cited a medical situation as the reason for the decision.

Per Eamon Lynch of Golfweek, however, the players on the PGA Tour are the biggest reasons behind Monahan’s current predicament, and Patrick Cantlay is at the center of things. Lynch also alleges that Cantlay has been rallying players against the new deal.

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So, what is the logic behind his rebellion? The columnist writes that if LIV stops being a threat, players like Cantlay will no longer have leverage over the PGA Tour. After the Saudi-funded league lured away the likes of Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, and more with contracts worth multi-million dollars, the Tour had to come up with its very own compensation model to prevent further defection. But Monahan has previously admitted that the model wasn’t sustainable without investment from outside forces.

In a few days, the PGAT’s policy board is expected to meet in Detroit. As a sitting member of the board, Cantlay could very well have an impact on the proceedings and its decision-making. It will also be interesting to see if the Tour has any plans to sweeten the merger for the aggrieved players.

The PGA Tour’s promises to loyalists so far

In the wake of the near $3,000,000,000 merger, PGA Tour players were left feeling snubbed and utterly dismayed. After all, several of them had turned down lucrative deals from LIV Golf to continue playing on the Tour. Even Rory McIlroy had opened up about feeling like a “sacrificial lamb” following the shocking union.

So, what has the PGA Tour planned to appease the irate and dejected players? Earlier, Jimmy Dunne, the chief architect of the merger, told ESPN that loyal players would be given equity stakes in the new parent company once everything was finalized. He further stressed that a panel, likely consisting of the Tour’s players, will be set up to decide upon the punishment and reinstatement of LIV defectors.

Another report from the Times revealed that the faithful players would receive a payment to “level up” with LIV pros. This could be big for the loyal faction of golfers, considering some received well over $100 million for their defection.

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So, what are your thoughts on Patrick Cantlay’s alleged rebellion? What do you think lies in store for the PGAT-LIV deal? Tell us in the comments!