PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan 'certain' merger with LIV Golf will be agreed by 2023 deadline
1 year, 7 months ago

PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan 'certain' merger with LIV Golf will be agreed by 2023 deadline

Daily Mail  

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan is confident - well, even more so - that a deal will be finalized between the Tour and LIV Golf ahead of the December 31 deadline. The PIF's governor, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, would be CEO of the company and have a seat on the PGA Tour board, though Monahan said the PGA Tour had safeguards to call the shots. PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan is more than confident a deal will be finalized with LIV The Saudi-backed circuit and Monahan's PGA Tour have, at this juncture, until December 31 Saudi Arabia PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan is set to become the PGA Tour Enterprises CEO As for what this means for the future of LIV Golf or what penalties LIV players would face if they chose to come back to the tours, that remains part of the negotiations. With no plans to alter the existing 2024 PGA schedule, the opening event at Kapalua in Maui is 'absolutely' still on the PGA Tour calendar per Monahan.

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Saudi Arabia's PIF want to buy Wentworth Golf Club
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Monahan says PGA Tour won’t compromise essence of its sport just to get a deal done with Saudis
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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

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

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

McIlroy spoke to Trump on PGA-LIV deal, says new start needed
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Trump y Monahan se reúnen buscando un acuerdo entre el PGA Tour e inversores saudíes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump y Monahan se reúnen buscando un acuerdo entre el PGA Tour e inversores saudíes

Associated Press  

El comisionado de la PGA, Jay Monahan, dijo que se reunió con el presidente Donald Trump en la Casa Blanca esta semana en procura de finalizar un acuerdo de inversión con los patrocinadores saudíes de la gira rival LIV Golf. Monahan declaró el jueves en un comunicado que él y Adam Scott, director de jugadores en la junta de la …

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

Trump and Jay Monahan meet at White House as PGA Tour deal with Saudis gets closer
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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PGA Tour asks President Trump to mediate with Saudis
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, 3 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 …

PGA Tour holds its annual party in Phoenix. LIV Golf begins in Saudi Arabia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

PGA Tour holds its annual party in Phoenix. LIV Golf begins in Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

PGA Tour WM PHOENIX OPEN Site: Scottsdale, Arizona. He is being replaced this week by Ollie Schniederjans, who won on the Asian Tour last week.. Jon Rahm and his Legion XIII team did not re-sign Eugenio Chacarra, instead picking up Tom McKibbin of Northern Ireland, who turned down a PGA Tour card.. LIV did not have any highly ranked players …

PGA Tour to hire CEO to run expanding business. Jay Monahan stays on as commissioner
3 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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

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

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

Woods has no firm answers on LIV deal
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 …

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

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

Tiger Woods makes prediction over PGA Tour-PIF deal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tiger Woods makes prediction over PGA Tour-PIF deal

The Independent  

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

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

Trump thinks he can fix golf's mess. He starts by playing golf with PGA Tour commissioner
4 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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

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

Report: PGA Tour-LIV merger rumors premature
Trending News
4 months, 3 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
Trending News
4 months, 3 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.” …

Rory McIlroy says Donald Trump’s election ‘clears the way’ for PGA Tour-PIF deal
4 months, 3 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 …

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

Rory McIlroy suggests new timeline for PGA Tour and LIV Golf to strike deal
5 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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DeChambeau, Scheffler part of PGA Tour- LIV Golf match
6 months, 3 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 …

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

PGA Tour commissioner says sides are making progress on deal with Saudi backers of LIV Golf
9 months, 1 week 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 …

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

PGA Tour insists it is making progress in talks with LIV Golf's Saudi backers PIF but does not open up on New York meeting with Tiger Woods and co
9 months, 2 weeks ago

PGA Tour insists it is making progress in talks with LIV Golf's Saudi backers PIF but does not open up on New York meeting with Tiger Woods and co

Daily Mail  

The PGA Tour has claimed it has made progress amid negotiations with LIV Golf's Saudi backers in recent months. PGA Tour Enterprises' entire Transaction Subcommittee, a group that includes 15-times major champion Tiger Woods, was present at the latest meeting with Public Investment Fund Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan. The PGA Tour has claimed it has made progress amid negotiations with LIV …

PGA Tour reports ‘progress’ without details in meeting with Saudi wealth fund leaders
9 months, 2 weeks ago

PGA Tour reports ‘progress’ without details in meeting with Saudi wealth fund leaders

Associated Press  

The PGA Tour reported progress without details from a face-to-face meeting between its negotiating committee and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia as it tries to work toward a deal. The meeting in New York on Friday evening involved the “transaction committee” of PGA Tour Enterprises and Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund that …

PGA Tour reports 'progress' without details in meeting with Saudi wealth fund leaders
9 months, 2 weeks ago

PGA Tour reports 'progress' without details in meeting with Saudi wealth fund leaders

The Independent  

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Rory McIlroy moves into contention at Muirfield ahead of crunch PGA Tour and Saudi talks
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy moves into contention at Muirfield ahead of crunch PGA Tour and Saudi talks

The Telegraph  

Rory McIlroy survived the arduous layout that is Muirfield Village here before rushing off for the long-awaited meeting between the PGA Tour and Saudi Public Investment Fund which could one day be seen as the defining moment in the professional male game’s civil war. ‌Tiger Woods and Adam Scott were scheduled to attend in person, as was PGA Tour commissioner …

Analysis: A year after PGA Tour’s surprise deal with Saudis, still no clarity on where golf is going
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Analysis: A year after PGA Tour’s surprise deal with Saudis, still no clarity on where golf is going

Associated Press  

DUBLIN, Ohio — PGA champion Xander Schauffele was on the 10th tee at Muirfield Village for a late Monday afternoon practice round to start the week of the Memorial. Unbeknownst to Schauffele — unbeknownst to every PGA Tour player — was that Dunne and Herlihy, along with PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, had been secretly meeting with the Public Investment …

Rory McIlroy says PGA Tour is ‘worse off’ without Jimmy Dunne on board
10 months, 1 week ago

Rory McIlroy says PGA Tour is ‘worse off’ without Jimmy Dunne on board

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rory McIlroy believes the potential for a deal between the PGA Tour and the Saudi backers of LIV Golf has stalled because board member Jimmy Dunne was left out of the mix, and the tour suffered a “huge loss” when Dunne decided to resign. “I think it’s a huge loss for the PGA Tour if they are …

Tiger Woods admits his part in tour-LIV talks could cost him Ryder Cup captaincy
10 months, 1 week ago

Tiger Woods admits his part in tour-LIV talks could cost him Ryder Cup captaincy

The Independent  

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Jimmy Dunne resigns from PGA Tour board. He feels his input is no longer needed
10 months, 1 week ago

Jimmy Dunne resigns from PGA Tour board. He feels his input is no longer needed

Associated Press  

Jimmy Dunne, one of the architects behind the PGA Tour’s stunning reversal to strike a deal with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf, abruptly resigned Monday from the PGA Tour board with a letter that expressed frustration at the lack of progress that no longer included his input. “I believe that history will look favorably on this outcome and the …

Jimmy Dunne resigns from PGA Tour policy board citing ‘no meaningful progress’ toward deal to unify pro golf
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jimmy Dunne resigns from PGA Tour policy board citing ‘no meaningful progress’ toward deal to unify pro golf

New York Times  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One of the primary figures in the PGA Tour’s shocking framework agreement with the Public Investment of Saudi Arabia last summer resigned from the PGA Tour policy board Monday citing “no meaningful progress” toward a deal with PIF, according to a letter reported by Sports Illustrated. Jimmy Dunne, a prominent investment banker, became a key figure in …

McIlroy says he and Adam Scott also involved in Saudi meetings
10 months, 2 weeks ago

McIlroy says he and Adam Scott also involved in Saudi meetings

Associated Press  

Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott are joining Tiger Woods on the subcommittee directly involved in negotiating with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf, an addition to what the PGA Tour previously disclosed even though McIlroy says he’s been involved in discussions. McIlroy said Thursday at the Wells Fargo Championship that while he is not on the PGA Tour Enterprises board, …

Tiger Woods to be lone player on negotiating committee with Saudi-backed LIV Golf
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Tiger Woods to be lone player on negotiating committee with Saudi-backed LIV Golf

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods will be the lone player on a five-member subcommittee that will be involved in negotiations with the Public Investment Fund, part of a busy day of governance as the PGA Tour tries to strike a deal with Saudi backers of LIV Golf. The tour said Woods will be part of the “transaction subcommittee” on the board of PGA …

Rory McIlroy won’t rejoin PGA Tour board, says others were ‘uncomfortable’ with his potential return
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy won’t rejoin PGA Tour board, says others were ‘uncomfortable’ with his potential return

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rory McIlroy won’t be returning to the PGA Tour board, saying Wednesday a plan to replace Webb Simpson was met with resistance from board members. “I think there was a subset of people on the board that were maybe uncomfortable with me coming back on for some reason.” McIlroy’s reinstatement would have been viewed as a chance …

McIlroy ready to return to PGA Tour policy board, and eager to enjoy his first trip to New Orleans
11 months ago

McIlroy ready to return to PGA Tour policy board, and eager to enjoy his first trip to New Orleans

Associated Press  

— For this week, at least, Rory McIlroy is focused on “fun” during his first visit to New Orleans for the PGA Tour’s lone team event. “I don’t think there’s been much progress made in the last eight months, and I was hopeful that there would be,” McIlroy said, alluding his goal of seeing a formalized unification of the PGA …

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