Joel Dahmen was eight shots behind before he even teed off Thursday, and then set the course record with a 10-under 62.

The PIF sent the letter to the PGA Tour last week, with the Tour responding Monday. From the report: The PGA Tour replied to the PIF’s demands on Monday, with neither deemed acceptable.

Yes, the landscape has changed, especially in the last year. While nothing's changed when it comes to the two sides being any closer to a deal, what has changed is the PGA Tour clearly has leverage.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has failed in an attempt to persuade the PGA Tour to deliver serious concessions in exchange for a $1.5bn (£1.14bn) investment, leaving elite golf no ...