PGA, LIV Golfers React to Merger of Rival Leagues: ‘Nothing Like Finding Out Through Twitter’

Collin Morikawa lines up a putt on the 14th hole during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Pittsford, N.Y., on May 17, 2023. Eric Gay/AP Photo

It was almost a year ago to the day that Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf teed off for the first time as the PGA Tour’s newest rival, flush with defectors from golf’s top circuit.

Morals were questioned. Lawsuits were filed. Golfers doubled down on their affiliations.