News Roundup: What the $3B PGA Tour-Strategic Sports Group Deal Could Mean for the Future By Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S.
Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 2:43 pm
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The PGA TOUR and Strategic Sports Group (SSG) inked a landmark $3 billion deal on Wednesday that marked the launch of PGA TOUR Enterprises, a new commercial venture under the PGA TOUR's control. In a first-of-its kind program, nearly 200 PGA TOUR members will have the opportunity to become equity holders in this new company. In the announcement the PGA Tour said the transaction still allows for a potential co-investment from the Public Investment Fund (PIF) in the future, subject to all necessary regulatory approvals.
Here's a look at how the deal could impact the future of professional golf:
PGA TOUR Secures $3B From Fenway Sports-Led Investor Group (Sportico)
Player equity key in new Strategic Sports Group-PGA Tour agreement (SportsBusiness Journal)
What the PGA Tour's $3bn deal with Strategic Sports Group means for golf (Today's Golfer)
Spieth: PIF deal not needed following PGA Tour's SSG pact (ESPN)
11 questions (and answers) on the PGA Tour's new business deal and what it means for a LIV merger (Golf Digest)
Future of golf in Saudi hands after £2.4bn American investment in PGA Tour (The Telegraph)
The PGA Tour's new billions will further enrich players, so when will fans see a return? (GolfWeek)
Greg Norman Insists LIV Golf Is Unaffected by New PGA Tour Deal (Sports Illustrated)
PGA Tour's $3 billion windfall does absolutely nothing for golf fans (NY Post)
PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan (left) and John W. Henry, Principal Owner of Fenway Sports Group and Manager of the Strategic Sports Group, finalize the launch of PGA TOUR Enterprises. (Chris Condon/PGA TOUR)
PGA TOUR Enterprises is also considering participation by future PGA TOUR players that would allow them to benefit from the business's commercial growth. Under this program, players would collectively access over $1.5 billion in equity in PGA TOUR Enterprises. These grants - which vest over time - will be based on career accomplishments, recent achievements, future participation and services and PGA TOUR membership status, and grants are only available to qualified PGA TOUR players.
Today marks an important moment for the PGA TOUR and fans of golf across the world, says Jay Monahan, Commissioner of the PGA TOUR and CEO of PGA TOUR Enterprises. By making PGA TOUR members owners of their league, we strengthen the collective investment of our players in the success of the PGA TOUR. Fans win when we all work to deliver the best in sports entertainment and return the focus to the incredible - and unmatched - competitive atmosphere created by our players, tournaments and partners. And partnering with SSG - a group with extensive experience and investment across sports, media and entertainment - will enhance our organization's ability to make the sport more rewarding for players, tournaments, fans and partners.
We were proud to vote in unanimous support of this historic partnership between PGA TOUR Enterprises and SSG, PGA TOUR Player Directors Patrick Cantlay, Peter Malnati, Adam Scott, Webb Simpson, Jordan Spieth and Tiger Woods said in a joint statement. It was incredibly important for us to create opportunities for the players of today and in the future to be more invested in their organization, both financially and strategically. This not only further strengthens the TOUR from a business perspective, but it also encourages the players to be fully invested in continuing to deliver - and further enhance - the best in golf to our fans. We are looking forward to this next chapter and an even brighter future.
As part of PGA TOUR Enterprises, SSG, a consortium of American sports team owners led by Fenway Sports Group, today closed on a major financial and strategic investment of up to $3 billion. SSG is investing an initial $1.5 billion into PGA TOUR Enterprises and will provide strategic focus on maximizing revenue generation for the benefit of the players and on finding opportunities to enhance the game of golf across the world.
We greatly appreciate the opportunity to join PGA TOUR players in this important next phase of the PGA TOUR's evolution, says John Henry, principal owner of Fenway Sports Group and manager of the Strategic Sports Group. Our enthusiasm for this new venture stems from a very deep respect for this remarkable game and a firm belief in the expansive growth potential of the PGA TOUR. We are proud to partner with this historic institution and are eager to work with the PGA TOUR and its many members to grow and strengthen the game of golf globally.
SSG includes individuals with over 200 years of combined sports team stewardship across several major global sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and EPL. Fenway Sports Group has led the SSG investment with support from the leadership of Cohen Private Ventures, including Steven A. Cohen and Andrew B. Cohen, and Arthur M. Blank, owner and chairman of AMB Sports and Entertainment. FSG will also serve as commercial advisor to this new enterprise.
In addition, today the PGA TOUR confirmed progress in its ongoing negotiations with PIF on a potential future investment and both parties are working towards an ultimate agreement. SSG has consented to an investment by PIF, subject to any necessary regulatory review and approvals.
Additionally, the PGA TOUR's Strategic Alliance with the DP World Tour remains a focus. As close partners, the DP World Tour was included in the original framework discussions and agreement announced last year, and the TOUR is in active discussions on how to best work together for the continued benefit of all.
The Strategic Sports Group include
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News Roundup: What the $3B PGA Tour-Strategic Sports Group Deal Could Mean for the Future By Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S. 
