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Tiger Woods, LIV Golf Chief and Trump at White House: Is Golf’s Civil War Ending?

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Posted by Admin 21 Feb 2025

In a groundbreaking effort to heal the rift in professional golf, Tiger Woods, LIV Golf chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan, and U.S. President Donald Trump met at the White House to discuss a possible reunification of the sport. The high-profile meeting also included PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and player-director Adam Scott, marking a pivotal moment in golf’s ongoing battle between traditional and breakaway leagues.

 

A Meeting of Golf’s Power Players

 

 

Tiger Woods joined President Donald Trump at a White House ceremony in honor of Black History Month on Thursday. (Credit- Win McNamee/Getty Images)

 

Since its inception in 2022, LIV Golf’s emergence as a Saudi-backed alternative to the PGA Tour has led to a major division in men’s professional golf. While some of the world’s best players have remained loyal to the PGA Tour, others have been drawn to LIV’s lucrative offers and new tournament formats. The divide has resulted in fragmented competition, legal battles, and uncertainty for the sport’s future.

 

The meeting at the White House signals a renewed push to bring both factions under one umbrella, allowing the best golfers in the world to compete together more frequently.

 

Trump’s Role in the Golf Merger Talks

 

Donald Trump’s involvement adds an interesting dynamic. The former president has been a long-time supporter of LIV Golf, with several of his courses hosting LIV events. However, as an influential figure in the sports and business world, his participation could accelerate the process of a unified structure between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.

 

 

Tiger Woods Receives Presidential Medal Of Freedom In White House Ceremony (Credit- newson6.com)

 

Sources close to the discussions indicate that Trump’s role is that of a mediator, leveraging his relationships to help facilitate an agreement between both sides. Whether his presence will lead to a breakthrough remains to be seen, but his ability to bring key stakeholders to the table is undeniable.

 

What’s Next for Golf’s Future?

 

While the details of a potential unified global golf calendar are still being debated, the White House meeting has raised optimism within the golf community. Many believe that a compromise could be reached, ensuring that top players, regardless of their affiliations, can compete in the same marquee tournaments without restrictions.

 

Fans, players, and sponsors alike are watching closely as negotiations unfold. Could this meeting be the first step toward a new era for professional golf? Only time will tell.

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