Tiger Woods “very engaged” with Liv Golf boss at PGA Tour player director meeting

PGA Tour Player Directors Meet with Saudi PIF Governor, But Schism in Golf Continues

In a highly anticipated meeting, the PGA Tour player directors of the new for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises finally convened with Yasir Al-Rummayan, the Governor of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF). Reports initially indicated that the meeting took place in Ponta Vedra Beach, Florida, the site of The Players Championship. However, it was later revealed that the gathering occurred in the Bahamas, where Tiger Woods played host.

Tiger Woods, one of the six player directors alongside Patrick Cantlay, Webb Simpson, Peter Malnati, Jordan Spieth, and Adam Scott, was described as “very engaged” during a round of golf with Al-Rummayan, according to Sports Illustrated. Simpson, on the other hand, met with SI’s Bob Harig to offer insights into the meeting.

Simpson expressed his curiosity about Al-Rummayan’s intentions and goals, particularly regarding LIV, the new venture. However, Simpson admitted that the meeting did not yield as much clarity as hoped. “We didn’t get as far as what he wants and what does LIV want,” Simpson stated. Despite the lack of definitive outcomes, Simpson emphasized the value of the meeting, describing it as a constructive albeit lengthy day.

Further insights from an unnamed player director, shared with Golf Channel’s Kira Dixon, painted a similar picture of ongoing uncertainty. The source indicated that both sides remain “far away” from achieving golf unification.

While the involvement of Woods and the other player directors represents a significant step forward, the meeting did not seem to produce substantial progress. Specific details of the discussions remain limited, underscoring the continuing division that has plagued the sport for the past two years.

In conclusion, the meeting between the PGA Tour player directors and the Saudi PIF Governor may have offered a glimpse of potential collaboration, but it also highlighted the persistent schism within the golf community, signaling that resolution remains elusive.