PGA Tour: Adam Scott advises Trump there’s ‘more important things to focus on’

President Donald Trump has had a whirlwind first 50 days in office, and while brokering a deal between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit may not be at the top of his agenda, his involvement has been crucial in the negotiations. PGA Tour player director Adam Scott recently met with President Trump, along with PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, Tiger Woods, and Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia.

Despite the positive sentiments expressed by the PGA Tour about their meetings with President Trump, Scott admitted that he quickly realized the priority of their discussions when he saw the room being set up for the Israeli delegation immediately after their meeting. Scott acknowledged that the president had more pressing matters to attend to and encouraged him to focus on those tasks for the benefit of everyone.

The PGA Tour and LIV Golf have been at odds since the rival circuit lured away some of the Tour’s top stars with lucrative contracts in 2022. Efforts to reconcile the two circuits seemed promising when a framework agreement was signed in June 2023, but negotiations stalled, and the deal expired at the end of the year.

President Trump’s involvement in the discussions has been described as crucial by Monahan, who emphasized that both parties are working towards the same goal of reunifying the golf world. The PGA Tour is looking to negotiate with the Public Investment Fund for a minority investor position in PGA Tour Enterprises, with the aim of bringing back the top players to the Tour without compromising its integrity.

While challenges remain in the negotiations, Monahan expressed gratitude for President Trump’s commitment to the game of golf and his efforts to facilitate a deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. The president’s involvement has been instrumental in making the prospect of reunification a reality, and both parties are hopeful for a positive outcome.

In conclusion, the PGA Tour and LIV Golf continue to work towards reaching a deal that will benefit the game of golf and its fans. President Trump’s involvement has been a significant factor in advancing the negotiations, and both parties are committed to finding a solution that will reunite the golf world while maintaining the integrity of the sport.