The US president Donald Trump expressed his optimism about an eventual fusion between PGA TOUR and the Liv Golfdespite a recent report that suggests a stagnation in the negotiations.
During a trip in the Air Force One Towards Florida, Trump declared: “Ultimately, I hope the two circuits merge. That will be positive. I am also involved in that, hopefully we will get the two tours to join.”.
Negotiations at the dead man according to The Guardian
A British newspaper report The Guardian He revealed that the conversations between the PGA Tour and the Liv Golf, backed by Saudi Arabia, would have reached a Impasse. According to anonymous sources, the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF)which finances the LIV, demanded:
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Guarantees of continuity for LIV in any future agreement.
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That Yasir al-Rumayyangovernor of the PIF, was appointed PGA Tour Enterprises co -chair.
However, the PGA Tour would have refused both conditions.
Trump as mediator and host of Liv Golf Miami
Trump, recognized Golf fanhe was host of meetings among the leaders of both circuits. This weekend, the Trump National Doral In Miami it will house a Liv Golf tournament, reinforcing its link with the competition.
Next milestone: Augusta’s masters
The alleged blockade in negotiations arrives on the eve of the Augusta Mastersthe first Major of the year, which will bring together 12 Liv Golf players Already the stars of the PGA Tour.
While Trump insists that the merger is inevitablethe differences between both organizations could delay an agreement.
