European and Asian Tours form alliance

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The European Tour and Asian Tour have formalised a “strategic alliance” after protracted merger talks failed.

A “significant exchange” of playing opportunities has been promised but both organisations — working from a joint office in Singapore — will retain brand and logo identities and continue to be managed by separate boards.

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