An ongoing clash between the PGA Tour and an upstart circuit could reach a tipping point early next year for some of the game’s top players, according to a Golfweek.com report.
At least eight Tour players, including world No. 2 Dustin Johnson, have requested a conflicting-event release from the Tour to play the Saudi International, which was formerly sanctioned by the European Tour but will be played next February as an Asian Tour event.
The PGA Tour initially balked at allowing players to participate in the event after the European Tour cut ties with the tournament, but along with the new status on the Asian Tour will come a difficult decision for PGA Tour officials.