LIV Golf, backed by PIF, has been controversial since its inception, not just for its ambitions to challenge the leading professional golf tour globally but also due to its financial ties to the PIF, whose involvement in supporting terrorism, particularly the 9/11 attacks, has been fiercely debated.
When DeChambeau was questioned about the sentiments of the families who had lost their loved ones in the horrific 9/11 attacks, his response was empathetic yet forward-looking. "I think we'll never be able to repay the families for what exactly happened just over 20 years ago and what happened is definitely horrible," he told CNN. He voiced his respect for the victims' families, and while acknowledging he couldn't fully comprehend their pain, he advocated a collective striving for peace and forgiveness.
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"We're in a place now where it's time to start trying to work together to make things better together as a whole," DeChambeau remarked. He firmly believed the merger was part of a broader effort to foster global harmony and provide entertainment.
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Jay Monahan, PGA Tour Commissioner, was publicly criticized by Terry Strada, 9/11 Families United Chairperson, for employing their tragic narratives to denounce LIV Golf due to its ties to PIF, as the rival circuit threatened the Tour. On learning about the merger, Strada revealed her shock on "America's Newsroom."
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"I am so disappointed and this was a real gut punch to wake up yesterday and read these headlines," Strada confessed to host Bill Hemmer.
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In response, DeChambeau, while admitting his lack of expertise on the political intricacies, underscored that PIF's efforts were aimed at showcasing a positive image and fostering global good. "Nobody's perfect, but we're all trying to improve in life," he noted.
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DeChambeau, who reportedly received a hefty $150 million signing bonus from switching from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf, along with other players who cashed in, contrasted with golf stalwarts like Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, who stayed loyal to the PGA Tour despite lucrative nine-figure offers. The merger elicited frustration from players who had prioritized loyalty over monetary gain.
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According to the merger's official announcement, the PIF will primarily fund the newly formed entity, and all litigation between the respective tours will cease.
"This is the best thing that could ever happen for the game of golf, and I'm extremely proud to be a part of that," DeChambeau declared enthusiastically, expressing his unwavering belief that this move would ultimately uplift the game.
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