The PGA Tour and LIV Golf agreed to a merger on Tuesday after months of litigation, with golfers from both sides gathering reactions online.

Just a few months ago, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said: Said The media said it was “not a possibility” for them to merge with LIV Golf. Prior to the merger, players were openly competing, and the PGA suspended several golfers who played in both the LIV and both leagues. It has been submitted A duel in an antitrust lawsuit.

“I love finding the morning news on Twitter,” PGA golfer Colin Morikawa wrote on Twitter.

I love watching the morning news on Twitter

— Collin Morikawa (@collin_morikawa) June 6, 2023

Fellow PGA golfer Mackenzie Hughes felt the same way.

Nothing makes me happier than learning on Twitter that you’re merging with the tour you said you’d never do.

— Mackenzie Hughes (@MacHughesGolf) June 6, 2023

Phil Mickelson, who was suspended from the PGA after joining LIV, also responded on Twitter after years of being taunted by the press and fellow golfers for jumping ships.

Today was a great day 😊 https://t.co/qUwVJiydym

— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) June 6, 2023

LIV golfer Brooks Koepka also criticized ex-PGA golfer and outspoken LIV critic Blundell Chamblee for writing “Chamblee’s Welfare Check.”

Chamblee Welfare Check

— Brooks Koepka (@BKoepka) June 6, 2023

1 0f is the most common vocal Rory McIlroy, a critic of the LIV and the Saudi regime, has been remarkably silent since the news broke. But many fellow golfers spoke up.

I feel betrayed and will not be able to trust anyone within the PGA Tour organization for some time to come.

— Wesley Bryan (@wesleybryangolf) June 6, 2023

Very interesting how many people knew this deal was going on. Is it about 5 to 7 people? It’s a player-run organization, right? 🤷🏻‍♂️

— Michael S. Kim (@Mike_kim714) June 6, 2023

Commissioner Monahan criticized the LIV in June 2022, saying “And for players who have left or are considering leaving, have you ever had to apologize for being on the PGA Tour?”

Nonetheless, he enthusiastically announced the merger on Tuesday. “We are pleased to move forward in line with the world-class investment experience of LIV and PIF,” said Monaghan. “I commend PIF Governor Yasir Al Rumayyan for his vision and collaborative, forward-thinking approach that not only solves the cracks in our game, but takes it to new heights. This will usher in a new era for the betterment of global golf.” (Related: Stephen A. Smith Slams LIV Golf Critics, Pointing to Clear Hypocrisy)

of agreement plans to combine the commercial aspects of the PGA Tour’s business with PIF’s holdings, including LIV, to form a new for-profit company. The new behemoth will be overseen by a board that includes Al Rumayyan, who runs both the Saudi Wealth Fund and Saudi state oil giant Saudi Aramco.

Many golfers who chose not to engage with LIV declined to pay large sums. money to hold on to their beliefs. They are likely now facing the situation of having to play for less money under a Saudi-owned league.

There are tons of angry PGA Tour players who have turned down hundreds of millions of dollars. Are you going to compensate those people? What will happen next year’s designated event?

This is a player run organization and they didn’t teach them shit. https://t.co/VrIy8iXqCL

— Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) June 6, 2023

The PGA said the two teams will work to reach an agreement in the coming months.