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One of the latest updates regarding the more than a-month-old billion-dollar merger has been the Senate Investigation. This inquiry focused on the PGA Tour to testify before a congressional committee regarding the alliance. The hearing was scheduled to take place on Tuesday. An interesting turn of events came forth in the form of a 276-page document released by the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee.

It disclosed the nature of the association between the entities and how the proposals had been made from all ends. Among the astonishing details, Rory McIlroy‘s name also came up in the document. It revealed staggering findings that suggested an emulated business framework the new entity might inculcate. This disclosure has come to light right after one of Tiger Woods‘ billionaire friends got associated with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf.

One of the major uncoverings at the Senate Investigation features Rory McIlroy and a proposed business model

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Per the reports shared by the US Senate, representatives of the PGA Tour made an appearance in front of the jury. However, the spokespersons from the PIF were absent along with the LIV CEO Greg Norman. Even the PGAT Commissioner Jay Monahan was not present at the gathering. Despite all this, the hearing took place as scheduled. It exposed many eye-popping information.

Among the revelations, one of the major uncoverings starred Rory McIlroy and his meeting with PIF chairperson Yasir Al-Rumayyan. The disclosure came forward in the form of a long email that was sent to Jimmy Dunne (the policy board member who helped broker the deal). The email came from Roger Devlin, a British Businessman who had been sought out by Yasir Al-Rumayyan probably to settle the differences between the opposing groups.

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In accordance with this communication, Golf.com presented that one of the discussed concerns was a business outlook. It appears that the discussion led to suggestions along the lines of the popular Indian Premier League (IPL) and its event style. The 2023 business value of this cricket league stands at $15.4 billion. Hence, the topic revolving around the emulation of the same is understandable.

Apart from this, not much was unfolded regarding McIlroy’s thoughts on the same. However, the reports showcased an agreement over one contemplation. Both parties seemed to agree that most of the top golfers do not want to indulge in excessive gameplay throughout the year. So, the dilemma concerning the splitting up of top talent is still present.

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While all these staggering proclamations emerged, it is interesting to other subtle changes that have been taking place around golf. One of these shifts has been related to the association of Tiger Woods’ close aid — Pawan Kant Munjal!

Tiger Woods’ billionaire companion’s presence at the LIV Golf event

Prior to these shocking yet anticipated revelations, Pawan Kant Munjal was captured on the greens at LIV Golf London. Apart from his presence, the Hero MotorCorp CEO was seen playing with the 6-time major winner Phil Mickelson. However, more than his presence, it was Munjal’s ties with Tiger Woods that sparked the controversy around the same.

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The Indian billionaire’s company is the sponsor of the annual PGA Tour tournament that Woods holds in the Bahamas. Earlier as well, when LIV Golf had entered the professional realm, the billionaire had disassociated himself from the league.

 

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However, looking at the current happenings, it appears, that isn’t the case anymore. We might not be sure though regarding the reason behind Munjal’s appearance at the LIV event. But, one thing is certain the merger has steadily tempered the attitude of people toward the Saudi-backed LIV Golf.

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