Many in the PGA view the rebels of the Saudi Arabia-backed tour as money-grabbers with little interest in upholding traditions. Expect a tribal battle between the two groups at this year’s Masters
Golf, a Saudi Arabia-backed tour that has disrupted the usually tranquil world of golf. Many in theview the rebels as money-grabbers with little interest in upholding golf traditions. The Masters, which is operated independently of each tour by the Augusta National Golf Club, provides a rare occasion for players from both groups to compete against each other, turning an individual contest into a tribal battle.in 2022, ostensibly to “reinvigorate” a hoary sport.
The newcomer is forcing change on the old guard. Led by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, two stalwarts who rejectedplayers have pushed for reforms. In August 2022 the tour announced that it was raising the prize money of its 13 most prestigious events by almost 50%, to $315m. The total kitty for all 44 of its events this year will be $415m. It is no coincidence that this is more than the $405m. Almost all of its appeal to golfers was financial. The PGA is now trying to match that .
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