O'Neil will inherit a tour that has become increasingly worldwide but needs a long-term TV carrier in the United States.

Saudi-backed circuit’s appointment of former HBSE chief executive Scott O'Neil could come as soon as next week.

Sources tell Golf Digest that Scott O’Neil, a sports and entertainment executive, is expected to be hired as the league’s CEO, replacing Greg Norman in that role, with a formal announcement to come in the next month.