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Tiger Woods, Donald Trump, and PGA Officials Meet to Discuss Golf Merger Progress

White House meeting focuses on unifying professional golf as negotiations with Saudi Arabia's PIF advance.

  • Tiger Woods, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, and golfer Adam Scott are meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss the proposed PGA-LIV Golf merger.
  • The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) plans to invest $1.5 billion into PGA Tour Enterprises as part of the potential deal.
  • The meeting aims to address unresolved issues, including LIV Golf's role in the professional golf schedule and the involvement of PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan.
  • The U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing the deal for potential antitrust violations, while some lawmakers have raised concerns about Saudi Arabia's influence in U.S. sports.
  • Tiger Woods and Jay Monahan have expressed optimism about the merger, emphasizing its potential to reunify professional golf and satisfy fans' desire to see top players compete together.
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