by Tiger Woods said LIV golfers could make a sensational return to the PGA Tour this year after Donald Trump’s direct participation in the sports unification talks.
Elite Golf has been fractured since the launch of the Liv circuit supported by Saudien in 2022. A key result was the generally acrimonious departure of several big names in the PGA Tour in Liv. Despite the signing of a framework agreement between the PGA Tour and the public investment fund of Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2023, progress has been glacial.
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According to Woods, this is about to change. Trump met Adam Scott, member of the PGA Tour Board, and Jay Monahan, his commissioner, at the White House earlier this month. Trump previously said he could solve the deep golf problems in 15 minutes.
“I think we are in a very positive place right now,” said Woods, addressing CBS during the final of the Genesis Invitational on Sunday.
“We had a meeting with the president. Unfortunately, I had other circumstances that came, but Jay and Adam, they did very well during the meeting and we have another later meeting.
“I think things will heal quickly. We will pass this game in the right direction. He has been heading in the wrong direction for several years. Fans want all the best players to play together and we will get there. “”
When asked if reunification could occur soon, including this year, Woods added: “Yes and yes.”
Woods’ feeling is important. Not only does the most famous player of his generation, but the major winner of the 15 times also talked about what would be best for the PGA Tour, rather than golf in general. Woods floats the idea that Liv players come back to the PGA Tour, the more the Golfers of the PGA Tour in a star on Liv, is a departure from his previous comments. Trump has always been considered an ally useful to golf on his return to the presidency, because of his potential influence on the United States Ministry of Justice. This body keeps its eyes close to the agreements between American organizations and Saudi Arabia.
The “other circumstances” of the wood mentioned involved the death of her mother, Kultida. His death was announced on February 4. “Mom was my rock,” said Woods. “A difficult process to follow, but I had incredible family support. All the players contacted who played here this week. The number of SMS and emails and beautiful support messages that I got it really helped and really meant a lot for me. »»
Woods was vague on his game ambitions for 2025. He had planned to compete in Genesis before his mother’s death. The attention will now turn to the Arnold Palmer Invitational Championship or the players before the Masters in early April. Ludvig Åberg claimed Genesis by a blow of Maverick McNealy, now a good start of the year for European PGA Tour players.
