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PGA of Australia seeking details about shock merger

Zoe Samios
Zoe SamiosBusiness reporter

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Australia’s professional golf organisation says it is seeking to understand the details of the shock merger between the world’s high-profile golf tours, joining blindsided fans and players in trying to process the abrupt end of a fierce and lengthy dispute.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the main backer of LIV Golf, has not clarified the fate of retired Australian golf champion Greg Norman, who is chief executive of the rebel circuit, or how players including Cameron Smith will be able to compete in the PGA Tour.

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Zoe Samios covers wagering and the business of sport from the AFR's Sydney newsroom. She was previously the media and telecommunications reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and covered media at The Australian. Connect with Zoe on Twitter. Email Zoe at zoe.samios@afr.com

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