Antitrust Approval of PGA Tour-LIV Golf Tie Up May Lie in Collective Bargaining

By Christopher R. Deubert, Senior Writer While the details and results of the new business arrangement between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf (or some related entity) remain to be seen, many have commented that the relationship is likely to draw antitrust scrutiny.  Specifically, there is a concern that the new structure will result in decreased competition (and thus compensation) in the market for the services of professional golfers.  This is especially true if the LIV Golf tour disban