Trump Engages with Golf Leaders to Mend PGA-LIV Divide

President-elect Donald Trump meets with key figures from PGA Tour and LIV Golf, aiming to resolve ongoing tensions in the sport.

Donald Trump played golf with PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, highlighting his interest in resolving the PGA-LIV Golf conflict.
Trump later met with Yasir Al-Rumayyan, head of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, at a UFC event, indicating ongoing discussions.
The PGA Tour and PIF have been negotiating a merger since June 2023, but progress has stalled amid Justice Department scrutiny.
Trump's connections with Saudi Arabia and his past support for LIV Golf suggest he could play a significant role in facilitating a deal.
Rory McIlroy and others believe Trump's presidency, along with Elon Musk's involvement, could help navigate regulatory challenges in the merger.