Show Details A tremor went through the world of golf on June 6, 2023, when news broke that the PGA was going to merge with LIV Golf, a rival league backed by Saudi Arabia's Sovereign Wealth Fund and managed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohamad Bin Salman (often called MBS). While the parameters of the deal and the future of the merger are still shrouded in mystery, the move underscores Saudi Arabia's rising ambitions and determination to assert itself on the global stage.