By — Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz By — Courtney Norris Courtney Norris By — Cybele Mayes-Osterman Cybele Mayes-Osterman Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/pga-tour-and-saudi-backed-liv-golf-announce-surprise-merger-following-legal-battle Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio The PGA Tour is merging with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf. The stunning announcement ends months of bitter legal fights between the rival groups. The PGA says the move will unify the game of golf, but critics and human rights activists argue the merger will stain the legacy of the tour, given LIV's ties to the Saudi royal family. Amna Nawaz discussed the move with Brendan Quinn of The Athletic. Listen to this Segment Watch Watch the Full Episode PBS NewsHour from Jun 06, 2023 By — Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz serves as co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour. @IAmAmnaNawaz By — Courtney Norris Courtney Norris Courtney Norris is the deputy senior producer of national affairs for the NewsHour. She can be reached at cnorris@newshour.org or on Twitter @courtneyknorris @courtneyknorris By — Cybele Mayes-Osterman Cybele Mayes-Osterman