Veteran golfer Phil Mickelson has alleged that the PGA Tour turned down Endeavor’s investment offer due to a hunger for power. This statement came after Endeavor CEO Mark Shapiro revealed on Friday, October 27, that the PGA Tour had rejected their investment offer.
Last month, it was reported that Endeavor, the parent company of UFC and WWE, had shown interest in investing in the PGA Tour. The offer included selling commercial rights and managing tournaments, but discussions with the tour’s commissioner, Jay Monahan, weren’t successful.
Mickelson claimed on X (formerly called Twitter) that Silver Lake had also attempted to invest in the PGA Tour, but Monahan had rejected that offer too.
Mickelson’s claims received mixed responses from fans. While many supported the ace golfer for calling out the PGA Tour’s greed, there were several criticisms as well.
Here’s a look at some of the reactions:
