Reactions to the PGA/European DP World Tour and LIV Golf’s merger came in thick and fast yesterday, but there’s no consensus on whether it’s a good or a bad thing… The rival tournaments will be merged into a new, yet-to-be-named organisation. It’s controversial because the US-based PGA Tour has slammed the Saudi-backed LIV Golf over and over and over again since it was founded (and lured some top players, like Aussie Cameron Smith) in 2021. LIV’s close ties to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have concerned the critics, along with the nation’s poor human rights record. But golfing great Jack Nicklaus said bringing the players together into one mega tour “is good for the game”. There’s still a lot of uncertainty about how it will all unfold, but Greg Norman – who’s lost his job as LIV Golf chief in the merger – still seems upbeat…