PGA Tour and LIV Golf Near Potential Reunification Deal
Talks involving key figures, including President Trump and Tiger Woods, suggest progress toward integrating LIV players into PGA events by 2025.
- A February 20 White House meeting, attended by President Donald Trump, Tiger Woods, Jay Monahan, and Yasir Al-Rumayyan, focused on resolving the PGA-LIV Golf split.
- Speculation suggests LIV Golf players could return to PGA Tour events as early as THE PLAYERS Championship in March 2025, though no official confirmation has been made.
- The discussions aim to address federal antitrust concerns surrounding the proposed $1.5 billion Saudi PIF investment into PGA Tour Enterprises and establish a unified golf structure.
- LIV Golf reportedly faces financial challenges, with $394 million in losses in 2023, while the Saudi PIF's total investment in LIV is projected to reach $5 billion by the end of 2025.
- Key figures like Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods have expressed optimism about reunification, emphasizing the importance of bringing top players together for the benefit of the sport.