The framework agreement is fast approaching its deadline, December 31st. After signing the merger in June, which was carried out under the table, golf authorities have decided to create a united entity that benefits all. As the negotiations go on, Fenway Sports Group has decided to invest in this PGA Tour venture for around $3.5 billion, with a total of $12 million in valuation.
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The New York Times is reporting that one investment proposal on the table for the PGA TOUR’s new for profit entity is a $3.5 Billion investment by Fenway Sports Group that would ‘have a valuation of up to $12 Billion’.
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The name of the united entity can be provisionally called PGA Tour Enterprises. Moreover, Fenway Sports Group has NBA legend LeBron James as a partner. Previously, it also invested in Tiger Woods’ tech-based league, TGL, around June. It also holds stakes in Liverpool and the Boston Red Sox. The intricacies of the deal haven’t been revealed yet. But player director Webb Simpson has revealed the scenario on the PGA Tour currently.
PGA Tour Player Director Gives a Glimpse of Inside-the-house Chats
PGA Tour pro Webb Simpson revealed that there were disagreements on the PGA Tour.
“I’ve learned that any great board, you need disagreement in order to get to the best solution, and we’ve had many disagreements this year…But we’re trying to all get to a better place.”
After all the chaos, the PGA Tour has allowed Fenway Sports Group to be the external investor. Updating the status of the agreement, the tour sent an email to the players:
“We also anticipate advancing our negotiations with PIF in the weeks to come. Please know that while we can’t get into more details at this time, we are very confident in an eventual, positive outcome for all players and the PGA Tour as a whole.”
This comes as an affirmation to everybody, days after Jon Rahm left the tour. Previously, Tiger Woods was also seen reassuring that the player directors are working their best to reach a decision that benefits all and to ensure that past mistakes are not repeated. While uncertainty looms, there’s still hope found through these snippets of positivity.
