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WASHINGTON, Feb 21 – President Donald Trump met with golf legend Tiger Woods and leaders from the PGA and LIV golf tours today, aiming to bridge the divide between the two rival leagues.
The White House meeting included Trump, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, LIV Golf’s financial backer Yasir Al-Rumayyan from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), and PGA policy board members Woods and Adam Scott. While Trump described the talks as “interesting,” he did not disclose details.
Woods, a 15-time major champion, later appeared at a Black History Month reception, where he expressed optimism about uniting the sport. "I think things are going to heal quickly," Woods said, emphasizing that fans want to see top players competing together again.
LIV Golf, which debuted in 2022, drew several top players away from the PGA Tour, leading to bans on LIV players in PGA events. A tentative agreement between the PGA and PIF was announced in mid-2023, but finalizing the deal has been slow. The proposed agreement, which includes a $1.5 billion PIF investment into PGA Tour Enterprises, has faced scrutiny from US authorities over potential legal issues.
Trump’s involvement could help resolve these concerns, but questions remain about whether and how LIV players will be reintegrated into PGA events. Some, including four-time major winner Rory McIlroy, have urged players to move past the division.
This marks the second meeting on the issue at the White House this month, with Monahan and Scott also visiting on February 4. The PGA Tour acknowledged Trump's role in advancing negotiations, saying his leadership has brought the sport closer to reunification.
Monahan remains optimistic, stating, “Everything is moving forward with pace. There’s general enthusiasm for getting this done.” – AFP
