US Senate opens inquiry into PGA Tour-LIV merger

The spectre of congressional scrutiny and, perhaps, public hearings could tarnish the deal and make the months ahead even more unpleasant for leaders of professional golf. Photograph: Steven Paston/PA WireThe PGA Tour and LIV Golf have not yet closed a stunning partnership agreement announced only last week, but vows from Washington to slow or stop the deal – or at least make it uncomfortable for golf executives – crystallised on Monday, when the US Senate opened an inquiry into the arrangement.

LIV declined to comment on Monday, and the PGA Tour did not immediately respond to an inquiry. Executives had signalled, though, that they expected their agreement to attract sustained attention from the federal government.Congress cannot block the agreement simply by opening an investigation, and any legislation to derail the deal would most likely provoke a court challenge.

Although the planned deal has caused some heartburn and sabre-rattling on Capitol Hill, congress has not shown unanimous interest in haranguing golf leaders over it. Republican Senator Ron Johnson, the ranking minority member on the panel that Blumenthal chairs, said last week that congress should stay out of sports.

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