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LIV Golf suffers setback with Asian Tour joining new alliance with European and PGA tours
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Doug Ferguson, Associated Press , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 20, 2026
· 4 min read
LIV Golf suffered a potential setback Tuesday when the PGA Tour, European tour and Asian Tour announced a strategic alliance aimed at global collaboration that is likely to affect the partnership the Asian Tour had with LIV. In an alliance that takes immediate effect through 2029, the PGA Tour an...
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Key takeaway The announcement was a blow to LIV Golf, which has had a relationship with the Asian Tour since before the rival league launched in 2022.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The alliance between the PGA Tour, European tour, and Asian Tour may have implications for San Antonio's golf scene, particularly if it leads to increased collaboration and competition among professional golfers. With the PGA Tour's involvement in the Australian Open and its new partnership with the Asian Tour, San Antonio golf fans may see more international players competing in local tournaments. The city's own golf events, such as those held at local courses, could potentially benefit from the increased exposure and competition brought about by this alliance. Additionally, the fact that LIV Golf's relationship with the Asian Tour is likely to be affected by this new alliance may impact the types of golf events and players that come to San Antonio in the future. As the golf landscape continues to shift, San Antonio's golf community will be watching to see how this new alliance plays out and what opportunities it may bring to the city.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? LIV Golf suffered a potential setback Tuesday when the PGA Tour, European tour and Asian Tour announced a strategic alliance aimed at global collaboration that is likely to affect the partnership the Asian Tour had with LIV. In an alliance that takes immediate effect through 2029, the PGA Tour an...
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