Phil Mickelson and the Saudi Money
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"They're scary (expletives) to get involved with," Mickelson said of the Saudi regime. "We know they killed (Washington Post reporter and US resident Jamal) Khashoggi and have a horrible record on human rights. They execute people over there for being gay.
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"Knowing all of this, why would I even consider it? Because this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reshape how the PGA Tour operates. They've been able to get by with manipulative, coercive, strong-arm tactics because we, the players, had no recourse. As nice a guy as (PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan) comes across as, unless you have leverage, he won't do what's right.
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"And the Saudi money has finally given us that leverage." -
Seems like any international sports body becomes as corrupt as the worst parts of the world. Or even a national sports body that wants international coverage (e.g. NBA).
