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PGA and LIV Golf merger has ‘ruined golf’

Zolak, Bertrand and Hardy react to the huge breaking sports news of the day that the PGA has agreed to merge with LIV Golf. The two competing leagues will now…

Zolak, Bertrand and Hardy react to the huge breaking sports news of the day that the PGA has agreed to merge with LIV Golf. The two competing leagues will now move forward as a "larger golf enterprise", per CNBC.

LIV Golf Invitational - Tulsa - Day Three

BROKEN ARROW, OKLAHOMA - MAY 14: Dustin Johnson of Aces GC reacts after missing a putt on the eight hole during Day Three of the LIV Golf Invitational - Tulsa at Cedar Ridge Country Club on May 14, 2023 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

Zo, Beetle and Hardy react to the shakeup in professional golf

"What has happened is the Saudis have bought the PGA Tour. They sold out. They literally sold out," said Beetle, "let's just combine everything we need, you guys. At least we still have The Masters. We have the US Open, we have the majors. We'll watch those watch majors and the rest can F off. Wow, they just ruined golf!"

PGA Tour Commissioner releases a statement

WM Open

The gallery throws cups on the 16 green during round three at TPC Scottsdale on Feb. 11, 2023.<br>Pga Wm Phoenix Open Round 3

"I'm really surprised [the PGA] didn't like wait it out another year and just wait for the Saudis to get bored with their new golf toy and be like, 'yeah, we're not going to do this anymore. this is stupid.', said Hardy.

"I mean, we we went to the the PGA Tour's closest thing to a live golf event at the at the Waste Management Phoenix  for a practice round. Do you want every PGA Tour event to be like that?"

LISTEN: Zo, Beetle and Hardy react to the huge breaking golf news!

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