Plans for a new global golf circuit to rival the PGA Tour and European Tour have resurfaced, with top players reportedly considering the proposal.
The concept of a 'World Golf Tour' has been around for more than 20 years, with former world number one Greg Norman unveiling his plans in 1994 but failing to gain any traction.
In 2018 it was reported that a "World Golf Series" proposed by the World Golf Group was in the pipeline and the concept has again gained momentum, with the aim to have small fields competing for prize money of $10m (€9m) in 10 tournaments a year.
Tiger Woods' agent Mark Steinberg told GeoffShackelford.com: "It seems to resurface at different times. It's obviously resurfacing right now. We'll see if they take it to the next level."
The website reports that the World Golf Group's current proposal involves franchises owned by star players and was discussed at this week's PGA Tour player meeting at the Farmers Insurance Open, where commissioner Jay Monahan reportedly spoke to players about the pitfalls of the concept.
Asked on Friday by the PA News agency if he was concerned about the potential threat to the European Tour, chief executive Keith Pelley replied: "No."
Pelley added: "We're not in the habit of talking about the business of other tours, whether they are true or fictional.
"We focus on the business of our tour and the growth that we're having right now so I don't really have much more to say.
"I think they've been trying to move forward for eight years, but I can't comment on other tours. I wouldn't comment on the business of the PGA Tour or certainly one that is not real."
