The battle between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf sequence heated up after the U.S.-based league introduced a serious partnership with Europe's DP World Tour. PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan spoke with "CBS Night Information" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell in regards to the upcoming modifications, and competing with the Saudi league.
"You stated, 'We won't compete with a overseas monarchy that is going to spend billions of dollars,' in your phrases, 'to purchase the sport of golf.' Is that what you assume they're attempting to do, purchase the sport of golf?" O'Donnell requested.
"I do," Monahan answered. "I meant all the things I stated. I believe for us, once more, it comes again to, Norah, specializing in the issues that you simply management."
The PGA Tour has upped its winnings and made modifications to the tour schedule after the Saudi upstart poached a number of high-profile gamers with big assured cash contracts.
"And as a corporation, with a wealthy historical past like we have now, the place each single week we go right into a market and we make a major influence," Monahan continued. "We have raised over $3 billion for charity by all of our tournaments. If you happen to're a prime participant and also you're fascinated about, 'How do I succeed on the highest stage?' That is the platform."
Extra from Norah O'Donnell's interview with Monahan will air Wednesday on "CBS Mornings" at 7 a.m.