"PGA Tour's Saudi Deal Investigated by Senate and Raises Questions of Collaboration"

The PGA Tour's "framework agreement" with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league is under investigation by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, led by Sen. Richard Blumenthal. The deal would give the Saudis an ownership stake in the sport and economic legitimacy. The agreement has a long way to go, including approval from tour players and antitrust scrutiny. Blumenthal has requested records and communications from both groups relating to the dispute and the proposed agreement since October 2021. The PGA Tour assured that all was above-board, but did not respond to a question about whether they would comply with Blumenthal's records request.