And he said a global tour would have more value to current PGA Tour sponsors, many of which are multinational companies. But some of the best European players, including McIlroy, still maintain dual membership on the European Tour. The PGA Tour is by far the most lucrative golf tour in the world, offering around $327 million in prize money this year. To accommodate the Olympics, the PGA Tour moved the date of the Bridgestone from August. But pro golf tours are not like team sports leagues controlled by owners.

Source: Wall Street Journal June 29, 2016 15:19 UTC