Streeter Lecka | Getty ImagesThe PGA Tour has begun its public defense of its deal with Saudi-backed LIV Golf ahead of a key Senate hearing slated for this week.
"Given the well-chronicled legal disputes that have existed between the PGA Tour and PIF, we understand the fair and valid questions raised by PGA Tour members, Tour partners, media, fans and now Congress," Price said in the op-ed.
Stephenson stepped down as lawmakers appeared likely to start a broad probe into the merger between the PGA Tour and LIV, beginning with Tuesday's Senate hearing.
Defending the dealLast month, the PGA Tour and PIF's LIV Golf, as well as Europe's DP World Tour, agreed to merge.
The majority of the board that leads the PGA Tour Enterprises will be appointed by the tour and run by Monahan.
Persons:
Streeter Lecka, LIV Golf, Ron Price, Price, Randall Stephenson, Stephenson, LIV, Sen, Richard Blumenthal, Ron Johnson, Jay Monahan, Jimmy Dunne, Monahan, Richard Heathcote, Rory McIlroy —
Organizations:
THE, Sawgrass, Saudi, Athletic, Monday, PGA, PGA Tour, AT, Senate, Senate Homeland Security, Investigations, Saudi Public Investment Fund, Getty, Saudi Arabia Public Investment, PIF
Locations:
Ponte Vedra Beach , Florida, Saudi, United States, Monday's