Well after Lavner had gone to sleep and just as Hoggard was winding down, a text came in Monday night. The PGA Tour had sent its framework agreement with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and the DP World Tour to congressional members for review.
Having both had a chance to check out the six-page document, the two senior writers weigh in on what was proposed, in this edition of the Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav.
For all the questions that still remain, one of the biggest is: What will happen to LIV Golf? Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner discuss if they think the Saudi-funded league will continue beyond 2023.
They also discuss the crowded pool of potential team members for the U.S. Ryder Cup team. Cam Young, Rickie Fowler, Dustin Johnson, who might be watching the Rome matches from home?
And with the July 4 holiday weekend coming up, what's on the grill? Also, where does Independence Day rank among the grilling holidays? Lavner offers his definitive list.
Listen to the podcast above and check out the timecodes below:
- (00:46): Hoggard, Lavner detail the Tour-Saudi agreement
- (4:16): What is the future of LIV Golf related to NewCo?
- (12:07): Do players have the ultimate power to implement changes?
- (15:06): How this agreement could really benefit the DPWT schedule
- (20:55): Thoughts on Keegan's big New England win
- (26:37): Who are the odd men out for the U.S. Ryder Cup team?
- (31:02): Meanwhile, on the European side ...
- (33:02): With July 4 on the horizon, what are the best holidays for grilling?