Sen. Blumenthal: Hearing on golf merger could happen 'within weeks'

A Congressional hearing on the LIV Golf-PGA Tour merger could happen “within weeks,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal said Sunday.

“The American people deserve a clear look at the facts here,” Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said during an interview on CBS’ “Face the Nation.”

The merger, announced earlier this month, shocked the golf world and prompted outcry from political leaders and activists, and from 9/11 families, who have criticized the LIV Golf tour for its ties to the Saudi royal family.

Blumenthal, the chair of a Homeland Security investigative subcommittee, launched a probe into the controversial deal on Monday, demanding leaders submit scores of records related to the merger June 26.

“While few details about the agreement are known, PIF’s role as an arm of the Saudi government, and PGA Tour’s sudden and drastic reversal of position concerning LIV Golf raise serious questions regarding the reasons for and terms behind the announced agreement,” the Connecticut Democrat wrote in a letter to PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan.

Should the leaders behind the deal ignore his request, "any of the tools at our disposal, including subpoenas and hearings, recommendations for action and legislation are all on the table,” Blumenthal said.

“We are ready and willing to seek information by whatever legal means we have to obtain it."