People are criticizing LIV because of the Saudi connections. However, the Chinese are probably more oppressive than the Saudis and people don't have a problem with the Chinese. Many of our products are made in China and people keep buying them. I would bet that everyone reading this post has some Chinese made product in their house.
I don't think the PGA Tour has a problem with the Saudi's civil rights record. I think they are more upset about LIV taking some of the top players making the PGA less attractive for television viewers. The monopoly PGA is objecting to competition.
The following is an interesting article about the PGA and the Chinese connection.
The PGA Tour’s Sportswashing Problem in China – InsideSources
Finally, if LIV put together a tournament with the top 50 players in the world, would you watch it?