August 4th 2023.
Tiger Woods, one of the most prominent golfers in the world, has joined the other golfers on the PGA Tour in protesting their impending partnership with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf. He has recently accepted the position of sixth player director on the Tour policy board and will work with other members to ensure the Tour maintains its mission of being “for the players, by the players.”
Negotiations regarding the PGA and LIV Golf began last year, when LIV Golf began to make huge offers to top golfers, including Woods, who reportedly turned down an $800 million deal. This led to larger discussions from the players due to concerns about the integrity of the game. However, despite the opposition, the PGA Tour and the LIV Golf organization officially came together in June of 2023. Irish golfer and board member, Rory McIlroy, was particularly vocal about his disapproval. “I still hate LIV, I hate them. I hope it goes away and I fully expect that it does,” he said.
Woods is taking a stand for the other PGA loyalists. “I am honored to represent the players of the PGA Tour,” he said. “This is a critical point for the Tour, and the players will do their best to make certain that any changes that are made in Tour operations are in the best interest of all Tour stakeholders, including fans, sponsors, and players.”
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, who has been criticized for helping to facilitate and approve the deal between LIV Golf and the Tour, is still hopeful that he can prove he has the players’ best interests at heart. “I am committed to taking the necessary steps to restore any lost trust or confidence that occurred as a result of the surprise announcement of our Framework Agreement,” he said. “Any agreement we reach must be shaped by our members’ input and approval earned through our Player Directors.”
It is clear that Tiger Woods is passionate about standing up for his fellow golfers on the PGA Tour and ensuring that the integrity of the game is preserved. His acceptance of the position of sixth player director on the Tour policy board is just one example of how he is working to ensure that any changes made are for the betterment of all Tour stakeholders.
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