Golf Leaders Discuss Potential Reunification of PGA and LIV Tours

Jay Monahan and Rory McIlroy emphasize the need for professional golf unity, but details on a merger remain unresolved.

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan has confirmed ongoing discussions with LIV Golf and the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) toward a potential merger focused on unifying professional golf under one tour.
Rory McIlroy, once a vocal critic of LIV Golf, now supports reunification and urges players to move forward for the benefit of the sport.
Legal experts have argued that the PGA Tour's bans on LIV players could violate antitrust laws, which has influenced the shift toward negotiations and potential reintegration.
LIV Golf's CEO Scott O’Neil envisions collaboration while maintaining LIV’s identity, but Monahan insists on full unification under PGA Tour governance.
The U.S. Department of Justice is scrutinizing the proposed PIF investment, adding complexity to the negotiations and delaying concrete resolutions.