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Tour Confidential: Ryder Cup player pay, biggest PGA Tour change, Tour-PIF news

Tour Confidential: Ryder Cup player pay, biggest PGA Tour change, Tour-PIF news

The potential rise in player compensation for the Ryder Cup is under review by the PGA Tour. This initiative aims to enhance the event and elevate its competitiveness against the LIV Golf series.

Insiders from ESPN suggest that the Tour is exploring a boost in the Ryder Cup’s prize pool to $20 million, a substantial increase from the current $15 million. Moreover, individual players are anticipated to receive a minimum guarantee of $1 million each.

Additionally, the Tour is contemplating alterations to the Ryder Cup’s format, potentially introducing a team element to heighten the excitement for both spectators and competitors.

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Sources: PGA Tour, PIF meeting in New York

Sources: PGA Tour, PIF meeting in New York

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Sources: PGA Tour, PIF meeting in New York
The PGA Tour and PIF held a meeting in New York on Tuesday to discuss a potential partnership. The meeting was first reported by Golfweek and has since been confirmed by multiple sources. The two sides are discussing a wide range of potential partnership opportunities, including a title sponsorship of a PGA Tour event. The meeting is a sign that the PGA Tour is serious about exploring a partnership with PIF. The Saudi-backed investment fund has been linked to several sports properties in recent months, including LIV Golf, Newcastle United, and McLaren. If a deal is reached, it would be a major coup for the PGA Tour.

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