Thu Feb 06 21:26:28 UTC 2025: ## Trump Intervenes in PGA-LIV Golf Feud, Aiding Potential Merger

**Washington, D.C.** – In a surprising development, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan has enlisted former President Donald Trump to mediate a deal between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league. The move aims to end the bitter rivalry that has fractured professional golf for over a year and a half.

A joint statement released Thursday by Monahan, PGA Tour player directors Adam Scott and Tiger Woods, confirmed that they met with Trump on Tuesday to request his intervention. The statement expressed gratitude for Trump’s “interest and long-time support of the game of golf” and indicated that his involvement has brought the parties closer to a final agreement.

The conflict began when LIV Golf, funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), lured away several top PGA Tour players with lucrative contracts, creating a significant rift in the sport. While a “framework agreement” for an alliance was announced over 18 months ago, a December 31, 2023 deadline for finalization was missed.

Trump, who has hosted LIV Golf events at his own golf courses, holds a strong relationship with the PIF. His upcoming trip to the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, further strengthens his position to facilitate negotiations. The statement suggests that Trump’s involvement is crucial for the reunification of men’s professional golf, benefitting both the sport and international relations. While details of the potential deal remain undisclosed, the involvement of such a high-profile mediator signals a significant step toward resolving one of golf’s most contentious disputes.

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