'Impact x Nightline' explores Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in global sports.
Captain Phil Mickelson of HyFlyers GC hits his shot from the 16th tee during day three of the LIV Golf Invitational - Bedminster at Trump National Golf Club, Aug. 13, 2023, in Bedminster, N.J.For the past three years, LIV Golf has taken the world of professional golf by storm.
Carlos Ortiz of TORQUE GC hits a shot during day three of the LIV Golf Invitational - Hong Kong at The Hong Kong Golf Club, March 10, 2024, in Hong Kong.But with all the fanfare, LIV Golf has come under fire and controversy because it’s created and fully funded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Although the Saudi government has repeatedly denied allegations of its involvement in the 9/11 attacks, it has faced pushback from families of the victims through an ongoing class action lawsuit.When LIV Golf was first announced in 2021, Terry Strada, chair of 9/11 Families United, said she was outraged as PGA stars started to join the new league.
"I'm doing something that's fun, energetic, and new. And if you're going to grow the game of golf, this is the way, I believe, to do that," Watson told "Impact". "And so for me, it's all about me and my family.""Weren't they making millions on the PGAT? You didn't have to go to LIV Golf to provide for your family. You know, that's just another Saudi talking point," she said.
"I knew in the short term it was going to be difficult because it was something that was going to be a surprise to people, but I firmly believed that the decision that I was making … was the right decision for the game," he told the Times.
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