The golf world is being upended again as the PGA Tour and its European counterpart, the DP World Tour, announced plans to merge with rival, LIV Golf — the Saudi-backed upstart that poached top players like Phil Mickelson and Greg Norman with the promise of massive paycheques.

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Surprise golf merger hit by criticism

The world of golf was left stunned on Tuesday as the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and rival Saudi-backed LIV circuit, who have been involved in a bitter fight that has split the sport, announced a shock agreement to merge and form one unified commercial entity. 

Rivals PGA Tour, LIV Golf agree to merge

In a historic move, top players from the emerging LIV Golf tournament have been granted entry to the sport's most esteemed event, The Masters. Eighteen world-renowned golfers, including some of the sport's most prominent figures, have been extended invitations. However, their presence has generated mixed reactions among fans and tour players alike, eliciting feelings of animosity.

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Surprise golf merger hit by criticism

Rivals PGA Tour, LIV Golf agree to merge

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