 is expected to compensate a number of Ryder Cup golf players, including Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm, who declined to join LIV Golf. This comes after the PGA Tour and DP World Tour agreed to a groundbreaking merger. McIlroy and Rahm were among the most notable golf stars to remain with the PGA Tour instead of joining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit. But the idea of playing with those who did jump ship to receive their financial reward has frustrated some players. This is why, after turning down millions to join LIV, they are set to receive a loyalty reward. The Saudis are considering compensating McIlroy, Rahm, and other PGA loyalists to diffuse the situation. This compensation could potentially amount to hundreds of millions, especially given that Phil Mickelson is believed to have received a substantial payment of £160 million to leave the PGA Tour for LIV Golf. Masters champion Rahm was allegedly offered tens of millions to join LIV Golf and feels that the management of the PGA Tour has betrayed its star players. McIlroy has also voiced his support for compensating loyalists who chose to remain. McIlroy has made no secret of his disdain for LIV Golf and once said he would give up the game over joining the rebel tour. "If LIV Golf were the last place to play golf on Earth, I would retire. That's how I feel about it," McIlroy told reporters after the first round of the 2023 Scottish Open. "I'd play the majors, but I'd be pretty comfortable." According to The Times, the PIF's plan to compensate golf aims to allow these top players to retain their earnings. It is hoped this strategy facilitates a smoother transition into the golfing world's new landscape. The PGA Tour has emphasised that the new commercial entity, which involves significant Saudi){kind=link}
Team Europe’s Ryder Cup stars Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm headline the PGA Tour loyalists who are expecting compensation after choosing stay loyal despite LIV Golf offering millions
The Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF) is expected to compensate a number of Ryder Cup golf players, including Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm, who declined to join LIV Golf. This comes after the PGA Tour and DP World Tour agreed to a groundbreaking merger.
McIlroy and Rahm were among the most notable golf stars to remain with the PGA Tour instead of joining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit. But the idea of playing with those who did jump ship to receive their financial reward has frustrated some players.
This is why, after turning down millions to join LIV, they are set to receive a loyalty reward. The Saudis are considering compensating McIlroy, Rahm, and other PGA loyalists to diffuse the situation.
This compensation could potentially amount to hundreds of millions, especially given that Phil Mickelson is believed to have received a substantial payment of £160 million to leave the PGA Tour for LIV Golf.