Golf: PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan steps back from daily operations due to 'medical condition' post LIV merger

PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan has stepped back from 'day-to-day operations' of the tour due to medical conditions, informed the PGA Tour in a statement. The step comes after calls for his resignation grew post the shocking merger of the PGA Tour and its Saudi-backed rival LIV Tour.

"Jay Monahan informed the PGA TOUR Policy board that he is recuperating from a medical situation," the statement from the PGA Tour read. The statement, however, did not specify the nature or severity of the medical condition. It although, mentioned that the board supports his decision.

"The board fully supports Jay and appreciates everyone respecting his privacy," the statement read further.

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In Monahan's absence, Chief OperatingOfficer of the tour, Ron Price, and Executive VicePresident, Tyler Dennis, have been given the responsibility to lead 'day-to-day' operations.

"We will provide further updates as appropriate," the statement added.

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LIV-PGA Merger

The two rival tours had announced their merger around a week ago and the news took both fans and players by surprise. The merger also meant that any pending litigations against both tours would be nullified. While the terms of the deal were not revealed, as part of the agreement, the three groups, the third one being the DP World Tour, will establish “a fair and objective process for any players who want to re-apply for membership with the PGA Tour or DP World Tour” following the end of the 2023 season, according to a release.

Monahan under fire

"I recognise that people are going to call me a hypocrite," Monahan had said after the merger. The PGA Tour chief had asked the PGA players to not join the rival league at the time of its launch and those who defied the rule were banned from participating in most of the PGA tournaments.

"Any time I've said anything, I've said it with the information I had at that moment, and I said it based on someone that's trying to compete for the PGA Tour and our players.

"I accept those criticisms, but circumstances do change, and I think looking at the big picture got us to this point," Monahan had added.

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