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‘Tainted victory’: Newcastle’s Saudi influence still divisive after success

Concerns about the club’s ownership remain strong despite the euphoria of ending a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy

The Guardian - UK

The Crazy Numbers Behind Augusta Airport During Masters Week

More than 1,000 private jets are expected to arrive in Augusta as the rich and famous fly in for The Masters

Golf Monthly

The Masters Has Returned, the Calm Amidst the Chaos That Is Pro Golf Today

The fact that all the game's best haven't faced off since last July's British Open is still not ideal—but at Augusta, Bob Harig writes, golf's split isn't the lead story.

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No Deal In Sight As PGA Tour Reportedly Rejects $1.5 billion Saudi PIF Offer Due To LIV Golf Demands

The PGA Tour has reportedly turned down a $1.5bn investment from the Saudi PIF due to demands being made over LIV Golf's future and Yasir Al-Rumayyan being installed as a top executive

Golf Monthly

Report: PGA Tour Declines Saudi PIF Proposal, Leaving Reunification in Doubt

The Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund wanted assurances that LIV Golf could continue in its current form but the PGA Tour declined.

Sports Illustrated

LIV Golf CEO Is Prepared to Move On Without PGA Tour Deal

Scott O'Neil said his Saudi Arabian bosses have "a long, patient" view for LIV Golf and that a deal to unify the pro game would be welcome but isn’t necessary for his league.

Sports Illustrated

LIV Golf’s Team Concept Is a Problem in Negotiations: 'Hard to Get Your Mind Around'

While LIV Golf sees itself perhaps becoming the "F1 of golf," PGA Tour Policy Board member Webb Simpson tells Sports Illustrated that team golf may not be as prominent in a reunified sport.

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Newcastle’s Carabao Cup win: part feelgood story, part PR triumph for dictator state ambition

Newcastle United’s historic trophy is euphoric for fans and a significant victory for Saudi Arabia. Both things can be true

The Guardian - UK

Newcastle and the Saudi Arabia question no one wants to ask

The end of Newcastle’s 70-year wait for domestic silverware was a classic tale of sporting romance - but the topic of the club’s ownership has to be included in the story

The Independent UK

President Trump Has 'Significantly Bolstered' PGA Tour-PIF Talks - Jay Monahan

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan addressed the media at TPC Sawgrass, where he said that talks with the PIF are "substantial" but there is no concrete deadline

Golf Monthly

The Players Championship Was Once Possible for LIV Golfers, but Disconnect Remains

An idea was floated months ago for LIV players to compete this week at TPC Sawgrass, but Bob Harig explains how that was dashed and how it exemplifies the divide that remains between the rival tours.

Sports Illustrated

Rory McIlroy Says PGA Tour Doesn’t Need a LIV Golf Deal

The second meeting at the White House appears to have widened the gap between the rival tours, and McIlroy said that a deal 'hasn't felt that close.'

Sports Illustrated

Trump is using the presidency to seek golf deals. Hardly anyone’s paying attention

A deal between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-funded LIV league would directly benefit the US president’s family business

The Guardian - US

‘I’m Not Always With the Majority Opinion’: Peter Malnati Discusses His Seat at Golf’s Negotiating Table

The two-time winner is a bit of an outlier on the PGA Tour Policy Board but tells Sports Illustrated that it has been “an eye-opening experience.”

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Does President Trump Hold Key to PGA Tour-LIV Golf Deal? Both Sides Keeping Him Close

Golf’s leaders have met the President twice in recent weeks and Bob Harig writes that Trump possibly holding sway over the DOJ is a crucial factor in a possible deal. Also: When will Tiger tee it up again?

The Guardian - UK

Newcastle ‘summit meetings’ will finalise plans to strengthen Howe’s team

The future of Newcastle United is set to be shaped by a series of so-called ‘summit meetings’ staged in the Northumberland countryside this month

The Guardian - UK

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Gunners lose their heads while Mohamed Salah outperforms Kevin De Bruyne in Liverpool’s controlled triumph

The Guardian - UK

‘It feels like we lost’: Newcastle’s Howe left bemused by late Forest revival

The manager said the 4-3 win had ‘the best and the worst’ of Newcastle, whose Saudi owners will make a decision on the new stadium this week

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President Trump, Golf Leaders Have ‘Constructive Working Session’ Around LIV Golf Deal

Commissioner Jay Monahan, Tiger Woods and Adam Scott met at the White House along with Saudi PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan but no details were released.

Golf Monthly

PGA Tour Issues ‘Constructive’ Update After White House Meeting With President Trump And Yasir Al-Rumayyan

The PGA Tour has released a statement, describing talks at the White House on the reunification of the men's game as "constructive"

The Independent UK

Tiger Woods joins another White House meeting as PGA Tour moves closer to Saudi deal

Tiger Woods and PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan are part of a White House meeting that signals more progress in getting a deal done with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf

Sports Illustrated

President Trump Meeting With Tiger Woods, Pro Golf Leaders to Discuss Unification

It appears all hands are on deck to get a PGA Tour/LIV Golf deal to the finish line.

Al Jazeera

McIlroy spoke to Trump on PGA-LIV deal, says new start needed

Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy says US president can likely smooth a deal for golf following PGA-LIV split.

Golf Monthly

‘Let’s Move Forward Together’ - Rory McIlroy In Passionate Plea For PGA Tour-LIV Golf Reunification

The World No.3 has urged togetherness as a deal between the PGA Tour and PIF appears to draw closer

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy: Donald Trump is on PGA Tour’s side in civil war with LIV

McIlroy said he learned that Trump is not a fan of LIV Golf’s 54-hole format, which includes team and individual elements and a shotgun start.

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