It has been approximately one year since the PGA and LIV reached an agreement to merge, yet they have encountered difficulties in finalizing the specific terms and reaching a valid, signed agreement. Against this backdrop, Tiger Woods has teamed up with Jordan Spieth to provide an update on the ongoing negotiations.
According to Golfweek, Woods mentioned that the agreement is still being developed, confirming ongoing discussions between the two parties. He went on to add:
“Has there been progress? Yes. But it’s an ongoing negotiation, so a lot of work ahead for all of us with this process, and so we’re making steps, and it may not be giant steps, but we’re making steps.”
Spieth jumped in to add his two cents:
“I just continue to kind of chuckle, because I only feel positive momentum when we’re having these internal conversations, and then every time anything comes from the outside world it’s the opposite, and it just kind of makes me chuckle a bit because it’s a bit frustrating.”
Jordan Spieth expressed satisfaction with the progress that has been achieved, as per his statement. Nevertheless, he does not feel the same way about the external distractions.
Both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf/PIF have exceeded their initial deadlines without reaching an agreement. The investigation by the US Department of Justice has contributed to this delay, and currently, there is no definite timeline for its conclusion. Furthermore, details about the potential resolution remain scarce.
Adam Scott opens up on PGA-LIV merger
The PGA-LIV merger is currently the hottest topic in the golfing world. Ever since the announcement, players from both sides have been actively sharing their thoughts on the sport’s future and the ongoing discussions.
Adam Scott, too, shared his opinion on the PGA-LIV merger:
“I think the PGA Tour has a vision of what it wants to look like 12, 18 (months) and then going forward, five, 10 and 20, you know, or at least 10 years down the line, let’s say, and what it should evolve into. But at the moment there’s another party that they’re negotiating with that has to believe in that vision as well, and I don’t know exactly what their vision is,” he said.
He continued by expressing his belief that advancements are being achieved and that they are making progress. The Australian golfer is firm in his conviction that someone will expedite the process significantly in the near future.
“You have to break the ice, kind of, and someone has to show a hand. It’s got to happen soon. It’s moving along as quickly as it can,” he stated.
Golfers might continue to feel frustrated and uncertain about what lies ahead until that moment arrives.
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