By Mark Wakefield The proposed merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf is expected to see its deadline extended into 2024. News emerged on June 6 that the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and the Saudi-funded breakaway league had announced a framework for a proposed merger. Since then, there has been increased speculation over the future of the sport, with many of the biggest names in golf already choosing to join LIV Golf. Jon Rahm was the latest player to leave the PGA Tour in favour of the league financed by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF). The reigning Masters champion agreed a £4…