the Saudi’s Public Investment Fund regarding LIV Golf"raises concerns about the Saudi government’s role in influencing this effort and the risks posed by a foreign government entity assuming control over a cherished American institution," the lawmaker wrote in a letter to PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan.
Blumenthal appeared to cite the PGA's own words and actions prior to last week, when the tour appeared to stand in total opposition to LIV.: “I would ask any player that has left, or that would ever consider leaving, have you ever had to apologize for being a member of the PGA Tour?" "PIF has announced that it intends to use investments in sports to further the Saudi government’s strategic objectives," according to Blumenthal."It established LIV Golf Investments in 2021 to serve this goal. Critics have cast such Saudi investments in sports as a means of 'sportswashing' — an attempt to soften the country’s image around the world — given Saudi Arabia’s deeply disturbing human rights record at home and abroad.
Blumenthal said the PGA Tour's tax-exempt status gives his committee the authority to demand documentation and answers from the organization. A representative for LIV declined to comment on Monday and a spokesperson for the PGA Tour could not be immediately reached.
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