The PGA Tour, investigated for its conflict with the Saudi Super League

The United States Department of Justice is investigating PGA Tours to find out if he is engaged in anti -competition skills in his fighting LIV Golfa new circuit supported by Saudi Arabia.

The Wall Street Journal newspaper confirmed Monday that the Justice Department is reviewing whether the PGA Tour’s efforts to retain its players are legal or not.

A PGA Tour spokesman confirmed to this newspaper that they were aware of the investigation.

In this open war that has engulfed the world of golf over the past two months, LIV Golf has accused the PGA Tour of monopolistic practices for punishing and preventing its players from attending Saudi tournaments. initiative.

With significant economic incentives for its players, LIV Golf seeks to organize a circuit that rivals the US-based tour in terms of quality and prestige.

After weeks of gossip and suspicion, the PGA Tour moved forward in mid -May by denying permission for its touring players to compete in the LIV Golf Invitational Series in London, the first LIV Golf event.

This led to disciplinary and abandonment steps on the PGA Tour towards LIV Golf for players like Spanish Sergio García, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, Brooks Koepka, Mexican Abraham Ancer or Louis Oosthuizen, along with others.

“PGA Tour members are not allowed to participate in the Saudi league event in London (the first LIV Golf tournament) under our rules. As a membership organization, we believe this decision is in the best interest of the tour and its players, ”PGA Tour president Tyler Dennis defended in May.

To counter the financial muscle and juicy rewards of the Saudi circuit, the PGA Tour announced at the end of June an increase in its prizes from 2023.