Overview

• Scott O’Neil said the PGA Tour will maintain long-term U.S. dominance and that LIV will prioritize its ascent in global golf.
• The June 2023 merger framework remains deadlocked by unresolved governance, equity and format conflicts, with LIV’s team-based shotgun-start model at odds with the PGA Tour’s traditional 72-hole individual tournaments.
• The U.S. Department of Justice’s antitrust investigation into the proposed deal is still open and continues to delay any final approval.
• Lucas Glover publicly declared that he does not want former LIV players reintegrated on the PGA Tour, reflecting deep divisions among current players.
• With no merger in sight, both tours have released separate schedules for 2026 and are preparing to operate independently.