- Raine Group not dissuaded by European and PGA Tours’ alliance
- Venture capitalists confident players can still be persuaded
Key figures behind the breakaway Premier Golf League concept are pressing ahead with plans for a series of events on both sides of the Atlantic despite the newly-formed partnership between the European and PGA Tours.
The Raine Group, venture capitalists who came close to an agreement with the European Tour, believe the finest golfers in the world – as independent contractors – can still be coaxed to play in competitions not sanctioned by the sport’s traditional tournament organisers.
Written by Ewan Murray
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/dec/07/figures-behind-breakaway-premier-golf-league-press-ahead-with-plans under the title “Figures behind breakaway Premier Golf League press ahead with plans”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
