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Saudi wealth fund presses LIV Golf’s saviour to prove its commitment to tour - ft.com

Saudi wealth fund presses LIV Golf’s saviour to prove its commitment to tour - ft.com
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Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is pressuring LIV Golf's backer to demonstrate genuine commitment to the fledgling tour. The move comes amid growing questions about the tournament's future and the substantial financial commitments required to sustain it.

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