Ep #276: The PGA Tour and LIV Golf’s merger madness

Happy Thursday!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the golf world. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz unpack this week’s bombshell news that, despite condemning LIV Golf for over a year, the PGA and DB World Tours are now merging with the Saudi Arabian–backed Tour.The gals dig into the uproar from players and fans alike, as well as the warranted claims of hypocrisy the PGA is now facing for this stunning reversal. It’s a major win for sportswashing, with yet-unknown ramifications for the sport and all those involved in it.A huge thank you to today’s sponsor, SportChek! Squeeze every last drop out of summer by stocking up on everything you need to play hard at SportChek.Show notes:Ep #183: He said what now?: A deep dive into golf’s latest dramaEp #185: The hits keep coming: The latest on Deshaun Watson and more golf dramaEp #195: WTF Thursday: NFL chaos and LIV Golf controversyMore on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodTwitter: @thegistpodEmail: [email protected] IG: @thegistca @thegistusa