9/11 families 'appalled' by PGA's Saudi merger

“I was shocked,” she said“I had no idea that this was anything that could possibly happen and I thought to myself, ‘Oh my God, the Saudis have infiltrated professional golf just like they infiltrated our airspace on September 11th and murdered nearly 3,000 Americans on American soil.’PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan has said the merger would create a “transformational partnership” for the golfing world and promised the new organisation would “benefit players, partners and fans”.

somewhat like a sacrificial lambMcIlroy added that the merger would likely be good for golf in the long-term but despite everything,"I still hate LIV." Rory McIlroy speaking during a press conference in July 2019 ahead of the Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Co Antrim. Picture by: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile“I love how he stood loyal to the PGA and I love his commitment to golf and to the principles that he stands on.

“He’s just a wonderful human being and he did the right thing when he turned down the large amount of money to betray the PGA.”Share this article

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