2 weeks, 6 days ago

McIlroy says PGA Tour deal with Saudis isn’t close and an agreement might not be necessary

ORLANDO, Fla. — Rory McIlroy believes the PGA Tour completing a deal with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf would be the ideal scenario because it would bring back together all the best players in the world. “So if one party is willing and ready and the other isn’t, it sort of makes it tough.” McIlroy has not been at the White House meetings, though he serves on the transaction subcommittee of PGA Tour Enterprises that has been negotiating with the Saudis. “But from a pure PGA Tour perspective, I don’t think it necessarily needs it.” He said the landscape “might have looked a little different” when he spoke two weeks ago at Torrey Pines — one week after the first White House meeting and a week before the second meeting — and said players staunchly opposed to bringing back LIV players need to “get over it” and move forward. “I continue to see LIV Golf growing,” U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau said Wednesday in Hong Kong.

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1 week ago

Saudi Arabia's PIF want to buy Wentworth Golf Club

Daily Mail

The Saudi Arabian backers of the LIV golf circuit are stepping up plans for an audacious bid to buy Wentworth Golf Club. Saudi Arabia's PIF are stepping up plans for an audacious bid to buy Wentworth Golf Club Wentworth, located in Virginia Water in Surrey, hosts the BMW PGA Championship each year Yasir Al-Rumayyan, pictured with Rory McIlroy, is the …

2 weeks ago

Monahan says PGA Tour won’t compromise essence of its sport just to get a deal done with Saudis

Associated Press

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan wants to get a deal done with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf provided it doesn’t compromise what he considers the essence of the tour. Monahan said Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s involvement makes the prospect of reunification “very real.” Missing were details on how to get there, only a …

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Rory McIlroy delivers update on deal to unite golf after talks between the PGA Tour, LIV and Donald Trump

Daily Mail

World No2 Rory McIlroy has spoken out about a potential deal to unite golf. The launch of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf in 2022 caused a divide in the sport, with American duo Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau among the high-profile players to leave the PGA Tour for pastures new. A potential merger was first mooted in 2023, and talks took …

1 month ago

Donald Trump insists Tiger Woods can still win ‘a couple more majors’ after talks to end golf’s civil war

The Independent

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1 month ago

Tiger Woods joins another White House meeting as PGA Tour moves closer to Saudi deal

Associated Press

Tiger Woods joined PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and player director Adam Scott in a second White House meeting Thursday with President Donald Trump, another sign the sport is moving rapidly toward ending the division brought on by Saudi-funded LIV Golf. “Thanks to the leadership of President Trump, we have initiated a discussion about the reunification of golf,” the PGA …

1 month, 1 week ago

Tiger Woods says PGA Tour-LIV Golf negotiations in a ‘very positive place’

The Hindu

Tiger Woods said on Sunday that talks toward a deal that would resolve the fissure in golf between the U.S.-based PGA Tour and Saudi-backed rival LIV Golf are moving in the right direction. Woods added that PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and Player Director Adam Scott had a productive meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump this month, where they asked …

1 month, 1 week ago

Tiger Woods expects golf to ‘heal quickly’ when PGA Tour gets deal with Saudis

Associated Press

SAN DIEGO — Tiger Woods expects the fractured landscape of golf to “heal quickly” when the PGA Tour and the Saudi backers of rival LIV Golf reach an agreement that appears to be imminent. “I think that things are going to heal quickly,” Woods said Sunday in the CBS booth at the Genesis Invitational, where he is the tournament host. …

1 month, 1 week ago

Rory McIlroy reveals Donald Trump’s preference in civil war between PGA Tour and LIV

The Independent

1 month, 1 week ago

McIlroy spoke to Trump on PGA-LIV deal, says new start needed

Al Jazeera

Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy says United States president can likely smooth a deal for golf following PGA-LIV split. Rory McIlroy spoke with President Donald Trump last month about stalled PGA Tour-LIV Golf talks and says top men’s golfers must set aside hurt feelings to make a new start. He loves the game of golf … I think whenever he …

Monahan says bringing LIV players back into the fold is a top priority for golf

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1 month, 1 week ago

Monahan says bringing LIV players back into the fold is a top priority for golf

Associated Press

SAN DIEGO — PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said his meeting with President Donald Trump moved the tour “one step closer” to a deal with the Saudi-backers of rival LIV Golf. Let’s move forward together and let’s just try to get this thing going again and do what’s best for the game.” McIlroy said LIV, while disruptive when PIF provided …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump and Jay Monahan meet at White House as PGA Tour deal with Saudis gets closer

Associated Press

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said he met with President Donald Trump at the White House this week as the tour moves closer to finalizing a long-sought investment deal with the Saudi Arabian backers of rival LIV Golf. Monahan said Thursday in a statement he and Adam Scott, one of the player directors on the PGA Tour board, met with …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump and Jay Monahan meet at White House as PGA Tour deal with Saudis gets closer

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

PGA Tour asks President Trump to mediate with Saudis

The Hindu

The PGA Tour has asked President Donald Trump to help broker a deal with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia that could lead to a long-awaited alliance between the parties. In a statement issued Thursday, the PGA Tour said commissioner Jay Monahan and player director Adam Scott met with Trump on Tuesday. We are grateful that his leadership has …

Trump involvement helps PGA Tour get closer to LIV Golf deal: Commissioner

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump involvement helps PGA Tour get closer to LIV Golf deal: Commissioner

Al Jazeera

PGA commissioner wants the US president to negotiate a deal with the breakaway LIV Golf in hopes of ending the sport’s partition at a professional level. The PGA Tour has asked President Donald Trump to help broker a deal with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia that could lead to a long-awaited alliance between the parties. In a statement …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tom McKibbin explains why he ignored Rory McIlroy advice to join LIV Golf

The Independent

2 months, 1 week ago

Rory McIlroy tells rising Northern Irish star: 'Don't join LIV Golf‘

The Independent

2 months, 1 week ago

Rory McIlroy reveals advice to Tom McKibbin over LIV Golf move

The Independent

McIlroy advises McKibbin against joining LIV Golf, saying it’s not worth the sacrifice

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2 months, 1 week ago

McIlroy advises McKibbin against joining LIV Golf, saying it’s not worth the sacrifice

Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Rory McIlroy has expressed his disappointment at the prospect of fellow Northern Irishman Tom McKibbin joining LIV Golf and has warned him it is not worth the sacrifice. if I were in his position and I had his potential, which I think I have been before, I wouldn’t make that decision.” McKibbin grew up playing …

2 months, 1 week ago

Jon Rahm determined to play in Ryder Cup as he hopes for delay to appeal hearing

The Independent

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Adam Scott has a full plate as part of Saudi negotiations over LIV Golf and inside the ropes

Associated Press

HONOLULU — Adam Scott made it back to Kapalua and returned to the top 20 in the world ranking, and it’s a wonder how he managed with so much on his plate. Obviously, it’s so complex and when the government department is involved, I think we sit and just wait for them.” He laughed when he added, “If the PGA …

3 months, 1 week ago

PGA Tour to hire CEO to run expanding business. Jay Monahan stays on as commissioner

The Independent

3 months, 1 week ago

PGA Tour to hire CEO to run expanding business. Jay Monahan stays on as commissioner

Associated Press

The PGA Tour, flush with a $1.5 billion investment from private equity and still negotiating with the Saudi-backers of LIV Golf as a minority investor, is hiring a CEO for the first time who will work alongside Commissioner Jay Monahan. “We’re bringing new perspectives on to our team to help us realize the incredible opportunities ahead for our sport, including …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf and PGA Tour match is giving back to fans of a divided sport

Associated Press

Two of the best players each from LIV Golf versus the PGA Tour in a televised match might remind golf fans what they’re missing outside of the four majors. “We’re trying to bring these players together, and the most opportunities we can get to do that, the better,” McIlroy said Wednesday in a conference call for “The Crypto.com Showdown” that …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

The PGA Tour and LIV’s Saudi backers have a deal—but there’s one holdup

Live Mint

When the PGA Tour announced a stunning alliance with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf that it had spent months battling on and off the course, the plan was for the two sides to have a final agreement by the end of the year. Quietly, though, the two sides have made significant progress and have actually reached an agreement for …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Brooks Koepka anticipates Ryder Cup vibe in LIV vs. PGA Tour match in Las Vegas

Associated Press

Brooks Koepka feels like he could be stepping into another Ryder Cup environment, match play with bragging rights at stake, even if it’s only two-man teams competing in one match instead of 12-man teams in 28 matches. Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau, each a major champion the last two years while playing for LIV Golf, take on Scottie Scheffler and Rory …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Woods has no firm answers on LIV deal

China Daily

Tiger Woods could not offer much of a timetable Tuesday on PGA Tour negotiations with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf, or his own future as a player. Woods was appointed to the PGA Tour board a year ago with no term limits, and he also is on the board of the commercial PGA Tour Enterprises. "But, things are very …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tiger Woods has no firm answers on deal with Saudis or his future as a player

Deccan Chronicle

Tiger Woods could not offer much of a timetable Tuesday on PGA Tour negotiations with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf or his own future as a player. “But things are very fluid, we’re still working through it, it’s happening daily,” Woods said. “From a policy board standpoint or from an enterprise standpoint, things are moving and they’re constructive.” In …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tiger Woods has no firm answers on a deal with Saudis or his future as a player

Associated Press

Tiger Woods could not offer much of a timetable Tuesday on PGA Tour negotiations with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf or his own future as a player. So when I’m ready to compete and play at this level, then I will.” A big part of his time is occupied by PGA Tour business matters. “From a policy board standpoint …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tiger Woods makes prediction over PGA Tour-PIF deal

The Independent

3 months, 3 weeks ago

LIV Golf will hire sports and entertainment leader Scott O’Neil to replace Greg Norman, report says

Associated Press

LIV Golf is hiring Scott O’Neil, former CEO of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, to replace Greg Norman in running the Saudi-backed rival league about to enter its fourth season, The Athletic reported Wednesday. O’Neil takes over as PGA Tour Enterprises is negotiating with PIF over becoming a minority investor, a critical deal in helping to repair a …

4 months, 1 week ago

Trump thinks he can fix golf’s mess. He starts by playing golf with PGA Tour commissioner

Associated Press

President-elect Donald Trump boasted during the campaign he would need about 15 minutes to get a deal done between the PGA Tour and the Saudi investors of LIV Golf. “The President-Elect and the Commissioner share a love for the game and the Commissioner enjoyed their time together.” The next day, Trump attended a UFC heavyweight championship in New York with …

4 months, 1 week ago

Trump thinks he can fix golf's mess. He starts by playing golf with PGA Tour commissioner

The Independent

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy thinks Donald Trump and Elon Musk could help PGA Tour and LIV Golf discussions

CNN

CNN — Rory McIlroy thinks that Donald Trump’s return to presidency could help unify the fractured landscape of men’s professional golf by brokering a deal between the PGA Tour and the breakaway Saudi-backed LIV Golf. When asked on Wednesday if Trump could deliver on his own assertion that he could fix the LIV-PGA Tour deal in 15 minutes, McIlroy said: …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy thinks Donald Trump and Elon Musk could help PGA Tour and LIV Golf discussions

CNN

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump presidency could ‘clear the way’ for peace deal in golf civil war, says Rory McIlroy

The Independent

Report: PGA Tour-LIV merger rumors premature

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Report: PGA Tour-LIV merger rumors premature

Daily Mail

In an unsurprising turn of events, the British tabloid report of a finalized merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf may have been premature. The shock merger between the PGA Tour and LIV was announced in early June 2023, with a self-imposed Dec. 31, 2023, deadline to finalize the "framework agreement." That deadline came and went, and PGA Tour …

Does Trump’s victory clear the way for PGA Tour-PIF merger? Rory McIlroy thinks so

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Does Trump’s victory clear the way for PGA Tour-PIF merger? Rory McIlroy thinks so

LA Times

Rory McIlroy walks off the 18th green following the second round of the British Open Golf Championships on July 19 at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland. In fact, at times he’s been the most vocal critic among PGA Tour players, saying last year that “If LIV Golf was the last place to play golf on Earth, I would retire.” …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy says Donald Trump’s election ‘clears the way’ for PGA Tour-PIF deal

New York Times

Donald Trump’s return to the United States presidency could help the PGA Tour and PIF reach a deal to reunite men’s professional golf, Rory McIlroy said Wednesday. “Given today’s news with what’s happened in America, I think that clears the way a little bit,” McIlroy told reporters at the DP World Tour’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. Trump told the …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump claims it would take him '15 minutes' to reach PGA-LIV deal - as he hails Saudis' 'amazing' impact

Daily Mail

Former President of the United States and known golf enthusiast Donald Trump has spoken his mind about the potential merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf that has stalled. podcast with Jim Gray and Bill Belichick, Trump was asked if he would try and help both sides come to an agreement - were he to win back the White …

5 months ago

How the U.S. election could shape the future of the PGA Tour, PIF deal

New York Times

The outcome of the 2024 presidential election could have significant implications for the future of men’s professional golf. The administrations of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are likely to respond differently to an executed agreement between the PGA Tour, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and the DP World Tour, several legal experts familiar with these types …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy suggests new timeline for PGA Tour and LIV Golf to strike deal

The Independent

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy hopes match with DeChambeau and Koepka ‘sign of things to come’

The Independent

6 months, 2 weeks ago

DeChambeau, Scheffler part of PGA Tour- LIV Golf match

The Hindu

Las Vegas Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will take on LIV Golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a made-for-TV match in Las Vegas, Golfweek reported Wednesday, the first time outside the Majors top players from each circuit will compete against each other. Blake Smith of Hambric Sports, who manages Scheffler and Koepka for Hambric Sports, confirmed their appearance …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler to face Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in PGA v LIV grudge match

The Independent

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Scheffler and DeChambeau part of PGA Tour-LIV Golf match in Las Vegas, report says

Associated Press

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will take on LIV Golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a made-for-TV match in Las Vegas, Golfweek reported Wednesday, the first time outside the majors top players from each circuit will compete against each other. Blake Smith of Hambric Sports, who manages Scheffler and Koepka for Hambric Sports, confirmed their appearance and said …

8 months, 1 week ago

Paul McGinley believes Jon Rahm is ‘hoping for a deal’ between PGA Tour and LIV

The Independent

9 months ago

PGA Tour commissioner says sides are making progress on deal with Saudi backers of LIV Golf

Associated Press

CROMWELL, Conn. — PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said Wednesday the difficulty in finalizing a deal with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf isn’t a reason for concern. “We have the right people around the table for us,” Monahan said, “and they do as well.” It’s been more than a year since the PGA Tour and the Public Investment Fund …

9 months, 1 week ago

Tour and Saudis agree on some items with work still to go to finalize any deal

Associated Press

The PGA Tour and the Saudi backers of LIV Golf reached consensus on several items during its meeting its recent meeting in New York. Monahan sent players a memo after the PGA Tour policy board and the commercial PGA Tour Enterprises board held a joint meeting during the Travelers Championship in Connecticut. The meeting with Yasir Al-Rumayyan, governor of the …

9 months, 1 week ago

US Open winner Bryson DeChambeau urges PGA Tour and LIV Golf to ‘figure it out’

The Independent

McIlroy says PGA Tour deal with Saudis isn’t close and an agreement might not be necessary

History of this topic

Saudi Arabia's PIF want to buy Wentworth Golf Club

Monahan says PGA Tour won’t compromise essence of its sport just to get a deal done with Saudis

Rory McIlroy delivers update on deal to unite golf after talks between the PGA Tour, LIV and Donald Trump

Donald Trump insists Tiger Woods can still win ‘a couple more majors’ after talks to end golf’s civil war

Tiger Woods joins another White House meeting as PGA Tour moves closer to Saudi deal

Tiger Woods says PGA Tour-LIV Golf negotiations in a ‘very positive place’

Tiger Woods expects golf to ‘heal quickly’ when PGA Tour gets deal with Saudis

Rory McIlroy reveals Donald Trump’s preference in civil war between PGA Tour and LIV

McIlroy spoke to Trump on PGA-LIV deal, says new start needed

Monahan says bringing LIV players back into the fold is a top priority for golf

Trump and Jay Monahan meet at White House as PGA Tour deal with Saudis gets closer

Trump and Jay Monahan meet at White House as PGA Tour deal with Saudis gets closer

PGA Tour asks President Trump to mediate with Saudis

Trump involvement helps PGA Tour get closer to LIV Golf deal: Commissioner

Tom McKibbin explains why he ignored Rory McIlroy advice to join LIV Golf

Rory McIlroy tells rising Northern Irish star: 'Don't join LIV Golf‘

Rory McIlroy reveals advice to Tom McKibbin over LIV Golf move

McIlroy advises McKibbin against joining LIV Golf, saying it’s not worth the sacrifice

Jon Rahm determined to play in Ryder Cup as he hopes for delay to appeal hearing

Adam Scott has a full plate as part of Saudi negotiations over LIV Golf and inside the ropes

PGA Tour to hire CEO to run expanding business. Jay Monahan stays on as commissioner

PGA Tour to hire CEO to run expanding business. Jay Monahan stays on as commissioner

Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf and PGA Tour match is giving back to fans of a divided sport

The PGA Tour and LIV’s Saudi backers have a deal—but there’s one holdup

Brooks Koepka anticipates Ryder Cup vibe in LIV vs. PGA Tour match in Las Vegas

Woods has no firm answers on LIV deal

Tiger Woods has no firm answers on deal with Saudis or his future as a player

Tiger Woods has no firm answers on a deal with Saudis or his future as a player

Tiger Woods makes prediction over PGA Tour-PIF deal

LIV Golf will hire sports and entertainment leader Scott O’Neil to replace Greg Norman, report says

Trump thinks he can fix golf’s mess. He starts by playing golf with PGA Tour commissioner

Trump thinks he can fix golf's mess. He starts by playing golf with PGA Tour commissioner

Rory McIlroy thinks Donald Trump and Elon Musk could help PGA Tour and LIV Golf discussions

Rory McIlroy thinks Donald Trump and Elon Musk could help PGA Tour and LIV Golf discussions

Donald Trump presidency could ‘clear the way’ for peace deal in golf civil war, says Rory McIlroy

Report: PGA Tour-LIV merger rumors premature

Does Trump’s victory clear the way for PGA Tour-PIF merger? Rory McIlroy thinks so

Rory McIlroy says Donald Trump’s election ‘clears the way’ for PGA Tour-PIF deal

Donald Trump claims it would take him '15 minutes' to reach PGA-LIV deal - as he hails Saudis' 'amazing' impact

How the U.S. election could shape the future of the PGA Tour, PIF deal

Rory McIlroy suggests new timeline for PGA Tour and LIV Golf to strike deal

Rory McIlroy hopes match with DeChambeau and Koepka ‘sign of things to come’

DeChambeau, Scheffler part of PGA Tour- LIV Golf match

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler to face Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in PGA v LIV grudge match

Scheffler and DeChambeau part of PGA Tour-LIV Golf match in Las Vegas, report says

Paul McGinley believes Jon Rahm is ‘hoping for a deal’ between PGA Tour and LIV

PGA Tour commissioner says sides are making progress on deal with Saudi backers of LIV Golf

Tour and Saudis agree on some items with work still to go to finalize any deal

US Open winner Bryson DeChambeau urges PGA Tour and LIV Golf to ‘figure it out’

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