The world of golf was rocked yesterday by the surprise announcement that the PGA Tour and LIV Golf are merging. The move comes after years of bitter competition between the two organizations, which have been fighting over sponsorship deals and broadcast rights.

Reaction to the news was mixed, with some experts predicting that the merger could be good for the sport, bringing together the best players and creating new opportunities for fans. But others were less optimistic, including sports commentator Rich Eisen, who called the move a “stink” and criticized the lack of transparency around the negotiations.

One city that stands to potentially benefit from the merger is Memphis, which has been the site of several PGA Tour events in recent years. Columnist Mark Giannotto noted that the merger could bring new attention and investment to the city, but also warned that if the new organization fails to deliver on its promises, it could leave Memphis worse off than before.

Meanwhile, MSNBC called the merger a “betrayal” of the sport’s values, given LIV Golf’s connections to the Saudi Arabian government, which has been criticized for its human rights record. Bloomberg, however, suggested that the merger is just the beginning of a new era for golf, with more changes and innovation likely to follow.

The details of the merger, including the name of the new organization and which events it will oversee, have yet to be announced. For now, all eyes are on the world of golf, as fans and players alike await the next chapter in the sport’s long and storied history.