Here are the main reasons why KEITH PELLY quit the DP World Tour:

Keith Pelley reveals the real reason he quit the DP World Tour ahead of the Masters.

Keith Palley admits the comfort of home and leading youth teams were the two main reasons he decided to step down as CEO of the DP World Tour. Canadian Pelley, 60, confirmed last week that he would step down as former CEO of the European Tour in April.

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Pelley, who joined the European Tour in 2015, will become president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports Entertainment (MLSE), which owns the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and the NBA’s Toronto Raptors.

It was one of two courses Pelley announced he would ride on the DP World Tour, one of which didn’t even exist. Palley told Sky Sports’ Nick Dougherty ahead of the Dubai Desert Classic:

“I think I have the opportunity to return to my home country with the youth team.

“I live in the UK and love to travel the world, but there’s something about home too. “I always said I would go to the DP World Tour for two reasons only. That means running a non-existent NFL team in Toronto, being president of MLSE, and running my own house.

“Ultimately, it was the right decision for our family, but we will miss the tour so much.”

Dougherty then asked Pelley to name his proudest accomplishments from his nine years on the DP World Tour. “I’m proud of the team and what we’ve achieved together. Looking back, one of the first decisions I had to make was where to host the 2022 Ryder Cup, which was held in Rome in 2015. There were a lot of doubts and it was very satisfying to feel like we took the Ryder Cup to a whole other level this year.

“There are many things I am proud of about the Rolex Series, the way we have responded to COVID-19 and especially the way we have increased the earning potential of our members. Prize money and playability are our top priorities and we’ve been able to achieve them at a rapid pace, which is a testament to this team.

“I know Guy [Kinnings] will take the next step and it will be a smooth transition. I’m proud of what I’ve achieved.”

With the DP World Tour still three months away, the Canadian is optimistic that an agreement can be reached between the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) to fully end the professional event. .

The framework agreement between the PGA Tour and the Saudi PIF is believed to date back to around the same time Pelley left the DP World Tour in early April. “What we’ve focused on since the June 6 announcement is putting the game together, and I think that’s really important. I know Jay Monahan is committed to this and I know Yasir and PIF want to do this. Now SSG has We have a new partner… Celebrating the DP World Tour. Because part of the partnership is doing just that and putting the games together. This is most important. We’re looking at the growth of the game and you’ve certainly seen it and you can see the global nature of the game this week. Every company wants to go global. “The focus and interest in taking the game global with these four partners will be energizing for all of us, and we hope to make it happen.”

Former European Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn thinks they should, on Twitter this afternoon.

“There are many layers to the golf pyramid. The professional game is the shining light at the top of the pyramid. Think of it as a unified global game, with the best against the best on the best courses in the best tournaments. It’s not that hard…”

Rory McIlroy believes Pelley has done “very well” in his role as CEO of the DP World Tour in recent years, but said he needs another 18 months to assess how well the Canadian has performed in his role.

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