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A rugby tour in the true spirit of this great game.

If you’re seeking an extraordinary experience that will truly resonate with your team mates, search no further. Malta rugby tours are the perfect choice for those looking to impress the lads without emptying their wallets. In addition to the idyllic weather that graces the islands, our rugby packages offer a jam-packed weekend of activities, rugby, and endless fun.

Small local rugby scene in Malta with a big heart

Malta has a small rugby community with 5 local clubs. Each year, we welcome numerous teams from the UK and other European countries for our exceptional Malta rugby tours and rugby tournaments. We set up each trip with great care and respect for the game for an exceptional rugby tour, we normally host all teams in the lively town of St. Julian’s. Here, you’re guaranteed to be thoroughly entertained throughout your trip, with abundant nightlife and entertainment options within walking distance.

With our Malta rugby tours we offer various additional trips to impress

Beyond the rugby matches, why not include some amazing activities and great value outings . Join a thrilling quad tour to the sister island of Gozo, an unforgettable boat party complete with unlimited drinks, and a farewell dinner with three hours of free-flowing beer and wine in a terrace restaurant in town.

Rugby matches and events with local teams at the Marsa rugby grounds

All rugby normally takes place at the Marsa Rugby Grounds. The pitches that you will play on are natural turf pitches. A post-match celebration follows, known as the “third half,” alongside the local team. This comes along with some fun, games and banter as is custom tradition in this magnificent sport.

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All that remains is for you to get in touch with us; the rest is in our capable hands. We eagerly await your arrival in Malta for an extraordinary experience on a Malta rugby tour. Feel free to explore all our rugby packages and rugby events which include more rugby related fun and gatherings!

• Greeting at the airport and transfer to accommodation
• 4 night accommodation in sharing twin rooms* at the chosen property
• Hot & cold buffet breakfast basis daily*
• Welcome briefing and show round of the area
• Return transfer to rugby match
• Match fees including pitch rental, referees, physio, water & post-match snack plus a pint
• Boat party including snack food, all drinks and return transfers
• Gozo quad bike tour including transfers and ferry
• End of tour dinner including main course, sweet, and 3 hours flowing water, beer and wine
• Return transfer back to airport for departure
• All local taxes
• Our assistance throughout your stay
• * Hostel stays in dorms and do not include breakfast!
• Packages are fully customisable according to client’s wishes and budget. We also have an amazing list of additional extras to choose from to add even more fun and explore what the islands have to offer through our expert eyes during your trip over.
• Flights (we can quote flights separately to you, just let us know your preferred departure airport)
• ECO tax of €0.50 per person over 18 years of age per night which will have to be paid directly to the accommodation

Day 1: Arrival

• Arrival in Malta
• Greeting at the airport
• Transfer to accommodation
• Transfer to Sliema Ferries
• Board boat for a night party completed with snacks and drinks
• Transfer back to the hotel
• 1st party night in town

Day 2: Quad Tour

• Buffet hot & cold breakfast
• Ferry to Gozo
• Briefing and 3 hour quad tour around the island of Gozo
• Return Power boat to Malta via Comino and the Blue Lagoon visiting Comino Caves
• 2nd party night in town

Day 3: Rugby Day

• Transfer to rugby grounds
• Rugby match vs local side
• 3rd half on pitch side including snack food and a pint
• Party night in town (possibly meeting with local team)

Day 4: End of Tour Dinner

• Free day to swim, relax and explore the local area or even visit Valletta (the capital city)
• Dinner at a local restaurant including a choice of a large main course, a sweet, 3 hours of flowing water, wine and beer

Day 5: Departure

• Pick up and transfer to airport for departure

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Situated in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta is an ideal destination for school groups of all ages. With glorious coast lines, plenty of excursion opportunities and a love for sports, including netball, groups can’t fail to be impressed with what this island has to offer. The capital, Valetta, is a popular trip and you can enjoy the local culture, history and art. There are also some great excursion opportunities including the local water park (in season), a visit to the Blue Lagoon along with bowling and go-karting on request.

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Malta is a great option for a netball tour. Plenty of competition makes this a great choice for both school and club teams. Matches and training can be organised to suit, and you can enjoy come hospitality with your hosts. Details are available on request.

Please contact us for further details if you are interested in a netball tour to Malta.

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Your tour package can be tailored to suit your requirements, and can include various optional local excursions and activities including the local water park (in season), a visit to the Blue Lagoon along with bowling and go-karting on request..

Flights are also available into Malta from a number of regional UK airports. All local transfers will be included for your tour.

The transfer time to from Malta International airport to Sliema is less than half an hour on the coach.

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Get a taste of island living and plan your next trip to Malta! It is a small Mediterranean island that lies to the south of Sicily. Although the island is relatively small, it is known for being densely populated, with a population just under 500,000.

If you're looking for some aquatic fun on your trip, you've come to the right place! There is plenty of sailing and scuba diving fun to be had! No matter what time of year you plan a holiday to Malta, snorkeling and diving expeditions are always available. The water is usually clear, making Malta a great place to learn to dive for beginners!

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• Attend the Valletta Carnival. Plan accordingly because the Valletta Carnival is a giant national costume competition taking place during February every year.
• Go scuba diving at Sliema or Buġibba; or snorkeling at Anchor Bay to check out the beautiful aquatic wildlife.
• Walk through the quiet alleys of Mdina at night.
• Check out the Malta Arts Festival. What better way to get a taste of art in Malta! A variety of artistic mediums are celebrated at the festival, including music, theatre, and dance.
• Check out Malta's rich cinematic history. It has rightfully earned its nickname as the “Los Angeles of the Mediterranean”. If you're a movie enthusiast, you'll be in heaven!
• For the liquor enthusiast, go on wine tours to taste some of the fine wine produced in Malta or try some of the locally brewed beer during at the annual Beer Festival usually held in July.

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• Embrace spontaneity. Being a fairly small sized country, it is easy to go around. However, buy a local SIM card if you wish to stay connected throughout your vacation.
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We all know how important sports and fitness are to human health, and with such a pleasant climate, the Maltese Islands are an ideal platform for your well-being. Malta offers several sporting activities, indoor, outdoor and water sports , practically all year-long.

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You can join one of several clubs or bring a friend to play specific sports such as badminton , squash or boxing . Otherwise, you can enrol in any gymnasium that offers gyms and fitness rooms complete with a trainer to help you optimize your potential. But, you can also exploit the agreeable weather and walk, jog or run in one of the many promenades that outline the Maltese coastline.

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Go for a swim in any of the picturesque beaches, surf, play water polo or, if you’re more adventurous, go for a sailing trip or take a dive in the deep blue sea.

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Gozo Jeep Safari & Comino Cruise

Experience the green island of Gozo on a jeep safari in the morning, and then enjoy a magical afternoon sailing around the stunning island of Comino, including a stop at the Blue Lagoon,for ...

Catamaran Tour to Comino

The largest sailing catamaran departs from Sliema at 10.00am. Built for cruising, its the best way to enjoy a relaxing day at sea, sailing to the most scenic bays in Malta, Gozo and ...

Sunset cruise with the catamaran

The sailing tour starts in the early afternoon on one of the largest and most spacious passenger catamarans in Europe. The luxury catamaran takes you to some of the best swimming and ...

Gozo Tuk Tuk Chauffered Tour

Savor the scent of wildflowers and taste the salty sea air tang, crossing coastal and country terrain - visiting sites unreachable by hop on/hop off buses or public transport. See captivating ...

Full day 3 Island sailing trip

On board the vessel, a 23-meter motorised sailing yacht, we will experience the beauty of the three Maltese islands with their picturesque bays and coastlines, while enjoying regional ...

Gozo by Bus & Comino by Boat

We leave Sliema Creek cruising northbound towards Maltas Sister Island, Gozo, also known as the island of Calypso. Arriving at Mgarr Harbour, you will be greeted by our official representative ...

Comino & The Blue Lagoon

This Cruise is specially designed to give the maximum time in Comino to enable you to make the most of the unforgettable crystal clear waters of the magical Blue Lagoon. An ideal day ...

Gozo, Comino, and the Blue Lagoon all-inclusive cruise

The Turkish Gullet fleet includes two magnificent vessels: one measuring 38 meters in length with a two-masted gaff rig, and the other spanning 26.5 meters with a Schooner Rig. Both ...

Gozo Jeep Safari

This highly sought-after Jeep Safari is meticulously crafted to unveil the most picturesque corners of our islands, seldom explored by tourists. We steer clear of conventional tourist ...

Round Malta Day Cruise

Embark on an unforgettable Maltese adventure aboard our luxurious Turkish Gullet, where panoramic views of Maltaʹs stunning landscapes await. Setting sail from across from Valletta, ...

Catamaran tour: beaches and bays

Embark on your sailing adventure on one of the largest and most spacious passenger sailing catamarans in Europe. Our luxury catamaran will take you to the best swimming and snorkeling ...

Boat rental without boating licence (for up to 8 persons)

Boat rental in Malta for boats you drive yourself. If you wish, you can also book a skipper (boat guide). Enjoy the holidays with your own motor boat and discover Malta´s coast, the ...

Bus Tour to the Aviation Museum, Mosta Dome & World War II Shelters (half day)

Experience a piece of history during WWII with this tour on a traditional Maltese bus. Discover Ta Qali with the Aviation Museum, Mosta Dome and a World War II Shelter. ...

Rabat, Mdina & San Anton Gardens (half day)

Visit the historic Mdina, the former capital of Malta, also known as Città Vecchia or Città Notabile in the center of Malta. Mdina is situated on a small hill and offers a wide view ...

Vintage Bus Tour to Vittoriosa, Cospicua & Senglea

The Three Cities are located on the south of Valletta at the Grand Harbor and consist of three cities: Vittoriosa, Cocpicua and Senglea. The guided tour will start from a meeting point ...

Malta Private Tour

On a private tour you have the driver for a period of up to 8 hours (on a day trip to Gozo 9 hours). We will plan the route individually with you after booking. You decide yourself ...

Boat Day Charter for up to 38 pax

This is a fantastic option for larger groups to explore the coasts of Malta, Gozo and Comino on a private boat charter. Stop in the most beautiful bays and lagoons, such as the Blue ...

Private day charter on a masted tour boat (for large groups)

Enjoy a tour along the imposing fortification walls of Valletta, the Great Harbor with the Three Cities, along the east coast of Malta to Gozo and Comino to the most beautiful lagoons ...

Private evening charter with a masted excursion boat (for larger groups / from around 7 p.m.)

After the strong sunshine and midday heat, you can enjoy the evening on the deck of the wooden boat with the sailing mast when the temperatures are a little more moderate. A swim stop ...

Private Dolphin Swim in Malta

With a private dolphin swim you are all alone with the dolphins in the water and can therefore move much more freely. ...

Private half day tour with guide

The tour lasts 5 hours and is tailor-made according to the wishes and ideas of the participants. It includes pickup and drop-off at your accommodation, a certified guide, a vehicle ...

30-day ticket: Temples, Museums and more

With this discounted ticket you have the opportunity to visit a wide range of temples, museums and more once for 30 days after the first use. ...

Private Valletta Harbor Cruise with a traditional Luzzu boat

The east coast around Sliema, Valletta, the Three Cities and other locations all lie on the two natural harbors, Marsamxett Harbor and Grand Harbor. A private Valletta harbor tour offers ...

Private excursion boats for very large groups (40-600 participants)

Charter a tour boat for a private tour around Malta, Gozo or Comino. Depending on their size, the boats offer space for 40-600 participants. ...

Day charter of a large catamaran (max. 80 people)

A day charter with a catamaran is the best way to explore the bays and lagoons around Comino in comfort. ...

Double Decker Sightseeing Bus Charter (max. 80 pax)

A double-decker sightseeing bus is ideal for discovering the Maltese Islands in a private sightseeing tour for larger groups. Especially in the warmer summer months you have a 360 degree ...

Self drive Gozo Jeep Safari

With the Gozo Jeep Safari you combine an adventurous experience with the jeeps to explore the island of Gozo and to discover it for yourself. ...

Full Day Tour to Mosta, Crafts Village, Mdina & Valletta

During this Full Day Tour you will first visit Mosta, a central town famous for its Rotunda church. The Rotunda also famous as the Mosta Dome is the third largest unsupported dome in ...

APP with 300+ Discounts in Malta & Gozo

A mobile application that helps you save money whilst discovering the Maltese Islands. ...

Dinner & Show

Experience the finest Maltese cuisine, culture and history with our all-inclusive Maltese Feast Package! Every Friday throughout the year, plus every Wednesday from April to November, ...

Valletta Freestyle: Malta Experience and Valletta Harbor Cruise

Valletta, the capital city of Malta, is a treasure trove of history, culture, and architectural wonders. And the best way to discover its many charms is by exploring it on foot. With ...

3 Bays Wooden Boat tour with Open bar and lunch

Experience the stunning beauty of Maltaʹs 3 bays on a tour from Sliema. Cruise in style and enjoy an open bar all day long while taking in the picturesque scenery. Enjoy a delicious ...

Gozo Sunset Quad Bike Tour

Are you ready for an exhilarating experience on the beautiful islands of Comino and Gozo? Join us for the exclusive Sunset Quad Bike Tour, a 7-hour self-drive adventure that will leave ...

Sunset Tuk Tuk Tour in Gozo & Blue Lagoon Comino

The adventure begins as you set sail towards Comino Island. Prepare to be enchanted by the rugged caves and natural beauty of the Crystal Lagoon. Weʹll then anchor at the renowned ...

Gozo Buggy Tour

A buggy tour in Gozo offers a captivating fusion of two thrilling experiences. On one hand, youʹll uncover the charms of Gozo Island, exploring its top attractions. On the other hand, ...

Valletta Harbour Cruise

Join us on a Harbour Cruise and witness Maltas living past. Cruise around the two natural harbours on either side of Valletta - Marsamxett Harbour and the Grand Harbour. ...

Sightseeing Bus North Route

The sightseeing buses in Malta offer the perfect way to explore the island. Travelers can stop at various stations to visit the desired attractions. Moreover, the buses provide a beautiful ...

Underwater Safari & Comino Cruise

This excursion extends the term ʺVisit Maltaʺ. Now you can also see what lies beneath the water surface around the island of Comino or discover the underwater world along the north ...

Short Group Trip from Mellieha: Explore the Blue Lagoon on Comino for Snorkeling and Swimming

Embark on your adventure at the picturesque Mellieha Bay in the north of Malta. This tour offers flexibility: Choose between a 2- to 3-hour excursion with a powerboat (not suitable ...

Sicilies eastern coast with Syracuse, Marzamemi and Noto

This is a cultural, historical and gastronomic tour to Sicily´s eastern coast including Marzamemi, Noto and Syracuse. ...

MALTA IN ONE DAY (starting from Sicily)

Our guided tour includes a visit to Valletta – Malta’s Capital City which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and which was European Capital of Culture in 2018 and Mdina - the silent ...

SICILY: Mt. Etna and Taormina

Sicily is a country of diversity, you cannot do it justice in a short spell of time. It is easy to forget that the Island, population of 5 million, only became part of the Italian state ...

Boatparty in Malta & Gozo

If you would really like to experience Maltas vibrant night life scene, then you must join us on the Cruises Night Boat Party on board the Fernandes! The vessel will depart from Sliema ...

Malta Prehistoric Temple Tour (half day)

A Malta Temple Tour is a must for anyone who travels to this beautiful Mediterranean island. Malta and Gozo are home to seven megalithic temples (including the Hagar Qim Temple in Malta, ...

Malta Prehistoric Temple Tour (full day)

With this tour and transfer from and to your accommodation, you will experience the prehistoric temples, archeology, culture and history of the island of Malta. Discover the Hagar Qim, ...

Hypogeum in Malta

Often fully booked as only a few trips per day, and only a few visitors with every tour! Therefore, book as early as possible. Transfer from and to your hotel not included. Combine ...

Dolphins Swimming

Swim with the dolphins and visit the park. The park offers a unique opportunity for adults and children to see and experience dolphins, sea lions, parrots and iguanas at first hand ...

Night tour through Valletta, Mosta and Mdina + 5D Multivision Show

Malta is like a large open-air museum. Why? Come on this tour at night and you will experience it yourself. We will visit the most impressive places, Valletta, Mosta and Mdina, by night ...

Diving for Beginners

Malta and Gozo are world-renowned destinations for divers. The islands are famous for the clear water and thus offer dives with an incredibly good view of the underwater world. In addition, ...

Fishing Trips: Drifting & Reef fishing

Malta, Gozo and Comino offer first-class conditions for angling expeditions at sea (drifting and reef fishing), and for a holiday filled with angling. ...

Day tours in Malta and Gozo with guide

A certified tour guide will accompany you throughout the day in Malta or Gozo. This is a private tour, that means that you can decide yourself where to go, what to see and how much ...

The Malta Experience in Valletta on Malta

In less than 60 minutes, youʹll experience Maltaʹs eventful story in a thrilling visual and acoustic narrative. Itʹs a great way to get an overview of the Maltese Islands. ...

Private wine tasting in Malta

The wine culture in Malta is widespread and there are several renowed wineries and different types and brands. The wine in Malta has a long and interesting history. You will receive ...

Powerboat Ride to Comino

Experience Comino and the crystal blue lagoon with this unforgettable power-boat trip from and to Comino. We start from Sliema / St. Julian´s and drive along the east coast to Comino ...

Wine Tasting & Three Cities Tour

The Three Cities is a collective description of the three fortified cities of Cospicua, Vittoriosa and Senglea. During the tour you will drive past Cospicua, a double fortified harbour ...

Private Yacht Day Charter with Skipper

Malta consists of three islands and many small bays. Most bays are difficult or hard to reach from the countryside. These bays are particularly beautiful, for example the Blue Lagoon ...

Sightseeing Bus Gozo

Sightseeing buses in Gozo offer an exceptional means to discover the island. Passengers can disembark at multiple stops to explore desired attractions. Moreover, these buses afford ...

Sightseeing Flights in Malta

Anyone who wants to see the entire islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino in a short time and from a different perspective should take a look at them from the air. In just a few minutes, ...

Jet Skiing in Malta

Jet Ski Rental in Malta! Jet skis (also known as jetskis, water scooters, personal watercraft or boatercycles) are incredibly great water sports devices to move relatively ...

Segway Tour in Malta

Segways (also known as Segway bike, Segway scooter or Segway PT, Segway Perstonal transporter) are electrically powered transport for an individual (similar mini scooters). The special ...

Wine cellar, wine bar and professional wine tasting

For all wine lovers or those who would like to accompany a professional wine tour with wine tasting, we have put together this special wine tour. The tour gives you an introduction ...

DISCOVER GOZO - Full Day

Gozo, Malta’s small sister island, has its very own character and charm, which we will explore on this day tour, full of exciting highlights. After only a 20-minute ride by ferry, ...

MAJESTIC VALLETTA - Half Day

On our guided tour by foot through the bustling streets of Malta’s capital, you will experience the attractions of majestic Valletta. At first, we will visit the Upper Barrakka Gardens, ...

MDINA & Malta HIGHLIGHTS - Full Day

This full day tour will show you the most stunning highlights of Malta’s interior. Our journey will start in the former capital of Malta, Mdina, also known as the „Silent City“ ...

THE THREE CITIES TOUR - Half Day (Morning)

Join us for a half-day trip into the past and experience the fortified cities of Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea, also known by the names Three Cities and Cottonera. ...

BLUE GROTTO AND MARSAXLOKK - Extended Half Day (Morning)

This excursion will show you some of Malta´s most beautiful attractions. The morning begins with a trip to the famous Blue Grotto, which is named after its translucent shades of blue ...

Private Valletta Guided Tour

ʺAnyone who comes to Malta must have visited Valletta.ʺ Valletta is not only the capital of Malta, but one of the most interesting cities in the world. In such a small space you can ...

Gozo Quad Tour

A quad tour in Gozo offers a captivating fusion of two thrilling experiences. On one hand, youʹll uncover the charms of Gozo Island, exploring its top attractions. On the other hand, ...

Animal Interaction: Dolphins, Sea Lions and Parrots

This offer includes entry to the park, participation in shows with the dolphins, sea lions and parrots, and interaction with dolphins, sea lions and/or parrots. ...

Fishing Trips: Trolling & Live Bait

In Malta, you will find fishing trips for sea fishing, deep sea angling or deep sea fishing. The angling trips are half- or full-day excursions (approx. 5 or 8 hours / without the time ...

Day trip from Mellieha Bay to Gozo and Comino

This full-day boat trip is particularly suitable for participants staying in the north of Malta or directly in Mellieha or at Mellieha Bay, as you can easily reach the starting point ...

Exclusive Private Sunset Charter

Explore the Gozo and Comino coast on our luxury Cabin Cruiser. Its 12 meters length and 4.27m beam offering maximum freedom and comfort on board which will make boating in Maltese waters ...

Private snorkeling tour around Comino

The private snorkeling tour takes you from northern Malta towards Comino to several bays. This tour is accompanied by a local skipper who controls the boat and leads you to the best, ...

Round Gozo Cruise

This day trip takes you from Malta (Sliema) along the east coast of Malta, past Comino, towards Gozo. Once there, we start the Gozo island tour. If the weather conditions allow it, ...

Private Boat charter with a skipper

This boat charter starts either in St. Julians, in the north of Malta or in Gozo. The boat charter starts at the nearest pier / landing stage. The transfer from and to the starting ...

Sightseeing Bus South Route

Maltaʹs sightseeing buses provide an exceptional way to discover the island. Travelers can get off at various stops to explore desired attractions. Additionally, these buses offer ...

Saint Paul in Malta & the Early Christian Era

In the year 60 AD a big storm hit the Maltese Islands which brought a galley with 47 persons aboard in one of the beautiful bays of Malta. Among the crew there was the Apostle Paul ...

The Dark Side of Valletta Legends, Murders & Mysteries

This tour is both a visit of Valletta, impressive during the night, and a tour through the most spectral and mysterious side, the ghosts which inhabit it. ...

The Second World War in Malta & Its British History (1798-1979)

This is the only tour available in Malta which is dedicated to Malta´s British history. During the tour we will discuss why the British came to Malta, what happened and why they left ...

Private airport transfer in Malta (on arrival)

Your driver will be waiting for you right at the terminal exit with a name board. From there it goes directly to the vehicle and without detours to your accommodation. This is not a ...

Valletta Harbor Cruise by Night

A special experience is the Valletta harbor tour at night. Several sides of the city, as well as the Three Cities, are illuminated at night. When the sea is calm, there is a reflection ...

Catamaran Charter (up to 14 people)

With your own catamaran you have the flexibility and privacy to set the route and stopping points for visiting the most beautiful bays, lagoons and beaches in the north of Malta, near ...

Half day visit to Mosta, Mdina, the Noble City and Ta Qali Crafts Village

The tour will take you to some of the most interesting highlights in the center of Malta. You will visit the Mosta Dome, Ta Qali Crafts Village and the Noble City, also known as the ...

Full day tour to Valletta, Mdina, Mosta and Craft Village

This tour will take you to the current and former capital of Malta, Valletta and Mdina in just one day. A visit to the Mosta Dome and Ta Qali Craft Village is also included. ...

Gozo with a Difference (full day)

This tour includes some of the most important highlights which Gozo has to offer: Ggantija temples, Marsalforn trackless train, Dwejra Bay and Gozo’s Capital Victoria. Transfer from ...

Half day tour to Palazzo Falson, Dingli, Clapham Junction & Buskett

Experience a mixture of Malta’s most interesting scenic places during this half day tour. You will be visiting the Palazzo Falson, the Dingli Cliffs, the mysterious cart ruts at Clapham ...

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Caravaggio's Masterpiece

The Beheading of St. John the Baptist is considered by many as Caravaggio’s masterpiece.

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Malta, Gozo and Comino have been preparing to ensure that your next stay on the islands is pleasant, rewarding and safe.

Gozo - Island of Legends

Gozo, meaning 'joy' in Castilian, is the second largest Island of the Maltese archipelago. With its relaxed pace of life, Gozo is the ideal getaway.

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The mysterious hypogeum.

The Hypogeum is a unique monument recognised with an individual listing on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

Marsaxlokk - Catch of the Day

Marsaxlokk Bay is Malta's second largest natural harbour. It is the best place to see the colourful, traditional Maltese fishing boats - the Luzzus.

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Ta’ Qali National Stadium

Club: various | Opening: 1980 | Capacity: 17,797 seats

History and description

Ta’ Qali National Stadium is the national stadium of Malta and the largest stadium on the island. It was built to provide the island with a new and modern national stadium, replacing the old Empire Stadium in Gzira near Valletta.

The stadium officially opened on 14 December 1980. It was built on the site of a former RAF airbase not far from the historic city of Mdina. In 2002, a new main stand was built, which also houses the offices of the Malta Football Association.

Besides being the home of the national team, Ta’ Qali Stadium, alongside Hibernians Stadium and Victor Tedesco Stadium, is also one of the three stadiums used to host Malta’s top flight matches.

How to get to Ta’ Qali National Stadium

Ta’ Qali National Stadium is located in the centre of the island of Malta at roughly 9 kilometres west from the capital Valletta (and a similar distance from the Sliema and St Julian’s tourist areas), and a little over 1.5 kilometres north-east from the historic city of Mdina.

The stadium is clearly visible from the city walls of Mdina and can be walked to from the old city in about 20 to 30 minutes, though Maltean roads aren’t the most suitable for pedestrians. Bus 56, 186, and 202 furthermore connect Mdina (and Rabat) with the stadium.

Bus 56 is also the bus to take if you’re coming from the capital of Valletta (from the main bus station just outside the city walls). Buses run once an hour for the 30-minute journey. An alternative is catching one of the regular buses that connect Valletta with Mdina (e.g. 50, 51, 52, 53, and 250) and get of at stop Qali Interchange. It’s a 15-minute walk from there or change to bus 56, 186, or 202.

If coming from Sliema or St Julian’s / Paceville, catch bus 202. Buses run once an hour for the approximate 1-hour journey. Take bus 186 from St. Paul’s Bay (Bugibba).

From the airport, which lies further south on the island, catch bus X3 and, after 45 minutes, get off at stop Qali Interchange. Walk for 15 minutes to the stadium or change to bus 56, 186, or 202.

Address: H’Attard ATD 4000, Malta

Eat, drink, and sleep near Ta’ Qali National Stadium

Ta’ Qali National Stadium is located in the countryside just outside Malta’s main urban area. It is surrounded by farmlands and a complex including other sports facilities, a convention centre, the Malta Aviation Museum, and a crafts village.

It’s a quiet area with little around in terms of eating and drinking, which is better done in nearby Mdina or in Malta’s tourist areas.

There are no hotels directly near Ta’ Qali National Stadium. If you wish to stay close, stay at nearby Mdina or Rabat. Most will decide to stay in Malta’s tourist areas though, for example in Valletta ‘s old town, Sliema , or Saint Julian’s .

Click here  to explore the hotels near Ta’ Qali Stadium and elsewhere on Malta.

Malta National Team Tickets

Tickets for Malta matches can be bought online , at the MFA offices at Ta’ Qali Stadium, or from any of the other official retail outlets.

Centrally located outlets include Eros Stationary at 33 Triq Il-Wilga in Paceville, the Matrix electronics store on Republic Street in old Valletta, and the Matrix store at SkyParks Centre at Malta International Airport.

If not sold out, and this is generally not the case, tickets can also be bought at the ticket booths of Ta’ Qali Stadium on the day of the match.

Expect to pay from €10.00 for a seat behind the goal to €25.00 for a seat at the West Stand.

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Mfa.com.mt – Official website of the Malta Football Association. Publictransport.com.mt – Malta public transport information.

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The event promises to bring together a mix of famous Football Legends and World Cup Winners coming from teams like Milan, Inter and Roma, together with local players for a weekend of intense padel action. Scheduled to take place between the 20th and 21st of May, the tournament will be held at IK Padel village in Pembroke and will be attended by renowned names like Christian Vieri, Albertini, Candela, Dida, Di Biagio, Serginho, Ventola and Zambrotta. The games kick-off on Saturday morning, seeing all Legends Players battling for a spot in the semi-final taking place later that day. Once the Legends that made it to the next round have been revealed, the local players will have their chance to secure a place in the semi-finals too. The day’s events will carry on into the evening for another round of Legends and Local semi-final games respectively, the winners of which will be playing in the final the following day. On Sunday, audiences will be happy to see all their favourite Legends Players back in the court for a series of Exhibitions Matches, as well as the highly anticipated final that will see the final Legends Team take on the final Local Team for what will surely be the highlight of the tournament.

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Watch: Peerless Pogacar wins Giro d’Italia, next stop Tour de France

• May 26, 2024

Tadej Pogacar won the Giro d’Italia on Sunday, crossing the finish line in Rome in glorious sunshine and with the biggest winning margin in almost six decades.

The 25-year-old UAE Emirates rider won six of the 21 stages on the 3,400km tour that began in Turin, finishing 9min 56sec ahead of Colombia’s Daniel Martinez of Bora while Geraint Thomas of Ineos was 10min 24sec off the winning pace in third.

The overall triumph was sealed Sunday on the 21st stage around Rome, which was won by Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier, who picked up his third stage win of the 2024 Giro.

Billed as a champion in waiting, Pogacar proved peerless taking the lead as early as stage two and rampaging across the peaks, plains and picturesque panoramas to triumph by the largest margin at any of cycling’s grand tours since Vittorio Adorni won the Giro by 11min 26sec in 1965.

The swashbuckling Slovenian showman was decked out in the iconic pink leader’s jersey, riding a pink bike and even arriving on a pink bus as the route raced south.

Hoping to become the first rider to win both the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France since Marco Pantani in 1998, Pogacar resembled more another rider, Eddy Merckx, also known for wanting to win as many stages as possible.

He won the opening time-trial, and the following day’s first major summit finish and would go on to romp home on the Queen stage in the Dolomites, doubling his lead in the process.

Italians took to Pogacar, cheering him through the dramatic port of Genoa, the chic Tuscan town of Lucca and the southern port of Naples and Pompei in the shadow of the volcanic Mount Vesuvius. 

The two-time Tour de France winner had extended his lead slowly up the Adriatic coastline before the third week’s relentless series of ascents and descents in the Alps.

Out to prove Merckx wrong

Should Pogacar pull off the ambitious Giro-Tour double he will join a list of legends in Fausto Coppi, Jacques Anquetil, Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Stephen Roche, Miguel Indurain and Pantani.

Pogacar burst onto the scene winning three stages at the Vuelta a Espana in 2019 and coming third.

The following year he pulled off one of cycling’s biggest ever surprises when he overhauled a 90-second gap on Primoz Roglic to take the lead at the very end of the Tour de France in 2020.

In 2021, Pogacar dominated the Tour to claim back-to-back triumphs, before a rival emerged in the form of Danish Visma rider Jonas Vingegaard.

The wispy Dane has dominated Pogacar on the very toughest mountain stages, allowing Pogacar to tack up the stage wins as he himself remained firmly focussed on the overall.

Merckx stated in 2023 that for now the Dane was the best Grand Tour rider, but Vingegaard is scrambling to achieve top fitness for the Tour de France after a nasty crash at the Tour of the Basque Country.

While Pogacar had no visible rival at the Giro, Vingegaard will be just one hazard to watch out for on the French roads, with Belgian maverick Remco Evenepoel, Colombian climber Egan Bernal and old foe Roglic all muddying the waters on a wide-open roster ripe for surprises this July.

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John schwarb , bob harig , jeff ritter , john pluym | may 29, 2024.

Welcome back to SI Golf’s Fact or Fiction, where we're recharged after a Memorial Day weekend where we led the field in strokes-gained grilling.

Once again, we’re here to debate a series of statements for writers and editors to declare as “Fact” or “Fiction” along with a brief explanation. Responses may also (occasionally) be “Neutral” since there's a lot of gray area in golf.

Do you agree or disagree? Let us know on the SI Golf X account.

LIV Golf announced that its team championship will be Sept. 20-22 near Dallas , an area that has two annual PGA Tour events including last week at Colonial. Its individual championship is the week prior outside Chicago, which isn’t on the Tour’s calendar every year. LIV Golf should only play in markets that don’t have annual PGA Tour events. 

Bob Harig: FACT. LIV Golf’s original mantra was that it was to be “additive.” It seems, perhaps by accident, that it is being too competitive. Case in point: playing the same week as PGA Tour signature events, as LIV will go both before and after the U.S. Open. Not sure how that serves the golf fan who might be interested in both products. Same with going to new markets. LIV espouses growing the game and yet eight of its 14 events will be in North America and the Dallas event is in an area already served by plenty of golf. It’s important to note that matching up venues with dates is not easy but you’d think they would want to avoid going to the same market.

John Pluym: FACT. Is LIV trying to go head to head with the PGA Tour? Sure feels that way. Why else would you play in the same markets as the Tour? I’d love it if LIV played at Hazeltine National in Minnesota. We love our golf here and we have some of the best courses in the country. Hazeltine, in fact, has hosted many major golf tournaments and the Ryder Cup. I’m in the mood for some golf club throwing by Jon Rahm.   

Jeff Ritter: FACT. Second Harig’s assessment here. If LIV wants to max out its potential impact, and its on-site attendance in particular, it should make every effort to go where others aren’t. 

John Schwarb: FACT. My town, Indianapolis, hasn’t had pro golf since the LPGA in 2019. Would folks show out for a LIV event? I say yes. How about Louisville, which delivered massive crowds two weeks ago and may not see the pros again for a while? Again, it takes three to tango between LIV and a city and a course and there’s plenty of non-golf factors that can’t be ignored but just from a pure U.S. strategy standpoint, if I’m LIV executives I’m looking everywhere but PGA Tour strongholds. 

This week’s U.S. Women’s Open is headlined by Nelly Korda , a winner in six of her last seven starts on the LPGA Tour. It would be an upset if she didn’t win the season’s second major. 

Bob Harig: FICTION. As great as she has been this year, Korda can’t win them all, as we saw recently when her five-tournament winning streak was broken. It happens. And could very well happen again. Taking Korda against the field is tempting but still not wise even with all of her dominance.

Jeff Ritter: FACT. I mean, she’s the betting favorite, so doesn’t everyone else in the field therefore become an underdog? Nelly’s been awesome. It certainly wouldn’t be a shock if she doesn’t lift a trophy on Sunday, but this event starts with her. 

John Schwarb: FACT. Anything can happen in golf (see Scottie/Brooks/Rory when the talk was them vs. the field at the PGA) but Korda is at that level of stardom where casual fans just look to see where she is on a leaderboard. If she’s not at the top of a major, in the midst of this run, it’s a mild upset if not more.  

John Pluym: FACT. I have to agree with Jeff and John on this one. Korda has been dominant. Nancy Lopez dominant. Tiger Woods dominant. She’s the betting favorite, so it’d be an upset if she didn’t win. Unless she somehow gets distracted by a traffic violation on the way to the golf course. 

Davis Riley won a custom Corvette Stingray at the Charles Schwab Challenge, which has awarded restored classic cars to champions for several years. These are the coolest winners’ spoils at regular PGA Tour events.

Bob Harig: FACT. The distinction here is regular event, because it would be difficult to top a green jacket or a Claret Jug. But a classic car in addition to the gob of prize money is pretty sweet.

John Pluym: FACT. Who wouldn’t want a custom Corvette Stingray? What a sweet prize. But I agree with Bob. Nothing can top a green jacket or a Claret  Jug. And I’ll add another one: the Wanamaker Trophy is not too shabby, either. 

Jeff Ritter: FICTION. The cars are cool, but give me Arnie’s red cardigan at the API here.

John Schwarb: FACT. Many PGA Tour trophies and tchotchkes are mediocre, and subject to change with new sponsors and tournament names. Charles Schwab—a Tour sponsor for a long time—has had five years of cool rides and I’m looking forward to the next one, which adds some juice to an event in a slow spot on the golf calendar.

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Bob Harig is a golf writer for SI.com and the author of the book "DRIVE: The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods," which publishes in March and can be ordered here. 

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Grayson Murray, Winner of Two PGA Tour Titles, Dies at 30

Murray, who was outspoken about his depression and alcohol abuse, had begun a comeback after several volatile years, winning this year’s Sony Open in Hawaii.

By Emmett Lindner

Grayson Murray, the professional golfer who won two PGA Tour titles and was outspoken about his battles with depression and alcohol, died on Saturday. He was 30.

His death was confirmed in a statement on Saturday by the PGA Tour. He died by suicide, according to a PGA Tour statement that was released on Sunday on behalf of his parents.

“We have spent the last 24 hours trying to come to terms with the fact that our son is gone,” the statement said. “It’s surreal that we not only have to admit it to ourselves, but that we also have to acknowledge it to the world.”

After a successful 40-foot putt to win the Sony Open in Hawaii in January, Murray rose to 46th in the Official World Golf Ranking, a career high. The event marked the height of a comeback run after several volatile years as Murray struggled with his mental health.

In a news conference after winning the Sony Open, Murray said that for a time he would drink during tournament weeks.

“Best thing and worst thing that ever happened to me was winning my rookie year, but also feeling like I was invincible,” he said. “I’m a different man now, and I would not be in this position right now, today, if I didn’t put that drink down eight months ago.”

He added that he had attended rehabilitation for a month. “I hope I can inspire a lot of people going forward that have their own issues,” he said. Murray had failed to gain PGA Tour status for several months last year after a series of off-course events mirrored a decline in his play.

An alcohol-related incident at a hotel bar in Hawaii in 2021 led to his suspension from the PGA Tour. Afterward, he posted to social media.

“Why was I drunk?” he wrote, adding that he was an “alcoholic that hates everything to do with the PGA Tour life and that’s my scapegoat.”

The golfer Phil Mickelson, who has struggled with a gambling addiction , responded at the time on social media , saying “If I can help in any way I’d be happy to.”

This year, Murray played well enough to qualify for the Masters Tournament and P.G.A. Championship. On Friday, he withdrew from the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas, citing an illness.

Grayson Murray was born on Oct. 1, 1993, in Raleigh, N.C., according to an ESPN biography. Mr. Murray is survived by his parents, Eric and Terry, and his brother, Cameron, and sister, Erica, according to the statement.

He attended Wake Forest, East Carolina and Arizona State Universities, and at 16 he became the second-youngest player to enter the Korn Ferry Tour, according to the PGA Tour.

He continued to gain prominence, playing in the U.S. Open at the age of 19 and clinching a win at the 2017 Barbasol Championship, sinking a five-foot putt for a one-stroke victory.

After losing his PGA Tour card for the 2023 season, and following an angry outburst directed at Jay Monahan, the PGA Tour’s commissioner, he seemed to have found his swing again. He won two Korn Ferry Tour tournaments last year, regaining his PGA Tour eligibility, and finished in the top 10 at two events.

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Because of an editing error, the headline on an earlier version of this article misstated the winning record of Grayson Murray. He won two PGA Tour titles, not tours.

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PGA Tour-LIV Golf Timeline: One year has passed and golf fans still are waiting for a deal

It was one of those news drops all golf fans never will forget.

June 6, 2023: The PGA Tour and LIV Golf announce a "framework agreement" to merge business entities after weeks of secret negotiations.

The PGA Tour, whose roots go back more than a century, and LIV Golf, the upstart league launched in June 2021 with tour antagonist Greg Norman as its face and financed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, forming an alliance?

This cannot be happening.

After two years of player poaching, lawsuits, nasty insults from both sides and talk of Saudi Arabia's atrocious human rights violations, the vision of PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan side-by-side on a CNBC set detailing how the rival leagues will combine commercial businesses and rights into a new for-profit company, and drop all lawsuits, truly was surreal.

How has that gone?

At first, we were told that the "merger" — later reframed as an "agreement" — would be finalized by Dec. 31 and the PIF would be writing a very large check (somewhere between $1 billion and $2 billion) to boost PGA Tour Enterprises.  But New Year's Eve came and went without a deal, and now, one year later, we appear no closer than we were six months ago.

And after a brief cease-fire, some members, from both sides, resumed taking shots at each other, and LIV Golf, which has headquarters in West Palm Beach, went back to poaching PGA Tour stars.

"It's messy, and it has been and it seems to get messier every week," Seth Waugh, CEO of the PGA of America, said at the PGA Championship. "I don't think the game is big enough for two tours like that, and I think we are diluting the game in a way that is not healthy.

"I hope there's urgency because I do think it's doing damage to the tour, to the game. … I just don't think it's a healthy situation right now."

Here is a timeline of the ebbs and flows of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf when it comes to a possible merger:

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While surprised that everything came together so quickly, Rory McIlroy said the PGA Tour’s partnership with the PIF ultimately will be good for the game. Speaking the week the agreement was announced, McIlroy said much of it has been mischaracterized and it should not be viewed as a merger with LIV Golf.

“LIV has nothing to do with this," he said. "It’s the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour and the Public Investment Fund that are basically partnering to create a new company. That’s where I was a little frustrated. All I’ve wanted to do was protect the future of the PGA Tour and protect the aspirational nature of what the PGA Tour stands for. I think this does this.

"If you look at the structure, this new company sits above everything else. Jay on top of that. Technically, anyone involved with LIV would answer to Jay. The PIF was going to keep spending money in golf. At least the PGA Tour controls how that money is spent. You’re dealing with one of the biggest sovereign wealth funds in the world. Would you rather fight against or have them as a partner?"

Greg Norman's message to staff

Although not involved in the negotiations, LIV's chief executive and commissioner Norman, who lives in Palm Beach Gardens, had a positive message for the staff. Norman, who was left out of the negotiations and not mentioned in any of the news releases associated with the agreement, told more than 100 people on a 30-minute call that LIV will see no operational changes and that work is already being done on a 2025 schedule.

“The spigot is now wide open for commercial sponsorships, blue-chip companies, TV networks," he said. "LIV is and will continue to be a standalone enterprise. Our business model will not change. We changed history and we’re not going anywhere."

Players losing trust in Monahan

The main topic of conversation at the U.S. Open at the Los Angeles Country Club was the announcement the previous week. Some players were open about expressing their anger and lack of trust in the tour and Monahan.

"I think it gets to a point where you want to have faith in management, and I want to have faith that this is the best thing for all of us, but it's clear that that's not the consensus," Jon Rahm said. "I think the general feeling is that a lot of people feel a bit of betrayal from management."

Those words were prophetic coming from a man who, six months later, became the biggest name to defect from the PGA Tour.

Agreement dissected on Capitol Hill

About a month after the agreement, drama played out on Capitol Hill with tour COO Ron Price and policy board independent director Jimmy Dunne, of North Palm Beach, testifying at a Senate investigations subcommittee hearing.

They were grilled by a bipartisan committee that was concerned about antitrust violations. Aside from politicians attempting to bully Price and Dunne or just looking for air time, one of the more interesting revelations was the PIF proposing Tiger Woods and McIlroy being granted ownership of LIV Golf franchises. This idea was shot down by the PGA Tour.

Tiger getting involved

Before joining the PGA Tour policy board on Aug. 1, Woods led a group of more than 40 players in signing a list of demands of Monahan. The move was made to reestablish control of the PGA Tour after players heard about Monahan's secretive meetings with the PIF.

Woods became the sixth player director on the policy board, giving players more say in any final decisions.

Monahan regrets agreement rollout

Speaking for the first time since taking a medical leave of absence one week after the deal was announced because of anxiety over the deal, Monahan took responsibility for the awkward rollout of the framework agreement, saying there was a lot of misinformation leading to distrust.

"That's on me," he said.

“My biggest regret was not being more patient on the night of June 5, moving to make this announcement the next day."

Norman confident about LIV's future

In October, Norman spoke publicly for the first time since the agreement. He was at LIV's final event of the season at Doral.

Norman was upbeat and confident his league was on the upswing and promised LIV was here to stay. As far as his future … when asked about Price's comment at July's Senate subcommittee hearing that Norman is "out of a job" if a deal is reached, Norman shrugged.

"I knew it wasn't true," he said. "There's so much white noise floating around out there that I actually paid zero attention to.

"Sitting in this seat today, I know every step I've made has been for the right reasons. Right reasons for the game of golf. … So I was never in any fear of anybody saying anything or any animus against me or anything like that. Because the business model works."

LIV releases most of 2024 schedule

Soon after the conclusion of the 2023 season, LIV made it official that it was moving forward without interruption. Despite the ongoing negotiations, it announced most of its 2024 schedule, which included seven domestic and seven international events.

The original schedule did not include sites for the final two events: the individual and team championships. Those later were announced as Chicago and Dallas, respectively.

Rahm proves he has a price

Six months after the framework agreement, Rahm announced on Fox News: "I have officially joined LIV Golf." He was wearing an LIV letterman's jacket.

The Spaniard and No. 3 golfer in the world clearly is LIV's biggest and most important addition since its launch, sending the message, "We are still here, we are not going anywhere." And for LIV, that was worth the reported $550 million Rahm will receive, including bonuses.

The man who once refuted all LIV rumors by saying $400 million would not change his lifestyle proved he had a price after all.

Woods stands firm on deadline

Despite reports negotiations were dragging and Dec. 31 would come and go without a deal, Woods remained optimistic, right to the end.

Speaking in December from the PNC Championship in Orlando where he teamed with his son, Charlie, Tiger insisted nothing has changed when it comes to the deadline.

"As of right now, that is our time frame and our deadline," he said. "That was set forth back in early June. And that hasn't changed."

Nothing drops on New Year's Eve

Like the ball in Times Square, the PGA Tour and PIF were hoping to drop an announcement that would put an end to golf's civil war.

The year came and went and the only announcement was that the sides were prepared to continue negotiating.

PGA Tour finds major investor in SSG

The long-awaited deal between the PGA Tour and Strategic Sports Group was announced in late January. The SSG, a collective of marquee professional sports franchise owners headed by Fenway Sports Group, is pumping $3 billion into the tour. That included an initial investment of $1.5 billion into the launch of a commercial venture, PGA Tour Enterprises.

That makes SSG the tour's major financial partner, which had some, like Woods, now hinting maybe the tour no longer needed PIF's money.

"The monies that they have come to the table with, and what we initially had agreed to in the framework agreement, those are all the same numbers," Woods said about the SSG investment.

Tyrrell Hatton follows Rahm to LIV

LIV's strong offseason continued with the long-awaited signing of England's Tyrrell Hatton . The 16th-ranked golfer in the world joined in February, just before LIV's first event of the year, in Mexico. Hatton joined Rahm's team, confirming LIV would be adding a 13th team.

Hatton's signing came after Germany's Adrian Meronk, No. 39 in the world, joined LIV.

Monahan offers little at Players

Monahan's much-anticipated state of the game address from The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach in March lacked substance. The commissioner offered very little, other than confirming he recently met with Al-Rumayyan and talks are "accelerating."

While McIlroy continued to believe in Monahan's leadership and a deal being finalized — that later eroded, as we will see — Xander Schauffele was not so sure. "I would say in my book he's got a long way to go to gain the trust of the membership," Schauffele said.

And world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler placed the blame for golf's fractured state squarely on those who joined LIV.

"If the fans are upset, then look at the guys that left," Scheffler said. "We had a tour, we were all together, and the people that left are no longer here. At the end of the day, that's where the splintering comes from."

More false hope after Bahamas meeting

Members of the PGA Tour Enterprises board, including Monahan and all six player directors — Woods, Jordan Spieth, Patrick Cantlay, Adam Scott, Webb Simpson and Peter Malnati — met with Al-Rumayyan in the Bahamas soon after the Players Championship.

Monahan called the meeting "constructive." Woods said. "We're headed in the right direction."

LIV players: Deal needed to save sport

LIV golfers weighed in on the negotiations from the event at Doral with Bryson DeChambeau saying there needs to be more of a sense of urgency.

"The only answer is for us to somehow come together in some sort of terms where it makes sense and for us to be playing all again in somewhat of the same boat," DeChambeau said. "And it needs to happen fast. It's not a two-year thing. Like it needs to happen quicker rather than later just for the good of the sport. Too many people are losing interest."

LIV looking to buy golf courses

Norman revealed in May that LIV Golf has thought about owning all its golf courses with each team having a home venue on which to host an event.

"And now you can build out around that," Norman told Bloomberg News. "It’s not just a golf course. You bring in education, hospitality, real estate, merchandise, management, and all these other different opportunities that the game of golf has to deliver to a community or to a region. We are going to be doing that.”

Jimmy Dunne resigns from PGA Tour policy board

Dunne, one of the architects of the framework agreement, resigned from the tour’s policy board the week of the PGA Championship. The North Palm Beach resident and president of Seminole Golf Club said since helping negotiate the agreement, "no meaningful progress has been made towards a transaction with the PIF, I feel like my role is utterly superfluous."

Woods said the amount of work and dedication Dunne put into the board and into the PGA Tour has been "incredible."

McIlroy offered a grim outlook on the negotiations with Dunne no longer involved.

"I would say my confidence level on something getting done before last week was, you know, as low as it had been," McIlroy said. "And then with this news of Jimmy resigning and knowing the relationship he has with the other side, and how much warmth there is from the other side, it's concerning."

One year later and still no deal

A year has passed since that stunning announcement of a framework agreement and about six months since the deadline to turn that into a final deal.

And still, nothing.

But are we getting closer? According to The New York Times, possibly. Maybe?

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The Times recently reported that negotiations between the PGA Tour and the PIF not only are very much alive but term sheets have been exchanged.

But it also added a deal is far from certain with the future of LIV Golf still to be decided.

And so we wait.

Tom D'Angelo is a senior sports columnist and golf writer for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at [email protected].