As frustration over stalled negotiations grows, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan believes the current U.S. President could be the key to solving golf’s biggest divide.
The PGA Tour-Public Investment Fund (PIF) deal remains in limbo, with tensions escalating and the golf world desperate for a resolution. With more than a year of negotiations failing to produce a final agreement, the sport’s leaders are turning to an unexpected figure—Donald Trump.
The former president and longtime golf enthusiast has officially stepped into discussions, offering his support and influence in an attempt to reunify the fractured golf landscape.
Jay Monahan: “Trump is the Ultimate Deal-Maker”
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, who has been under heavy scrutiny for his handling of the LIV Golf situation, believes Trump’s involvement is a game-changer.
“You look at his passion for the game, his knowledge and understanding of the game,” Monahan said, as quoted by Golf Monthly.
“He’s very familiar with the PGA Tour, he’s very familiar with the team at the Public Investment Fund.”
With Trump’s deep ties to the golf world, hosting multiple LIV Golf events at his courses and maintaining strong relationships with Saudi officials, Monahan sees him as the perfect bridge between both sides.
“Like us, he has a very clear picture of what should happen and he wants to help. The game means that much to him. And he’s the ultimate dealmaker, so having him in the mix is a great thing for the game.”
Can Trump Unravel Golf’s Most Complicated Power Struggle?
The PGA Tour and LIV Golf’s year-long war has left players, fans, and sponsors frustrated. While some, like Rory McIlroy, have called for unification, others remain deeply skeptical about any deal that involves Saudi funding.
Trump, however, isn’t just any mediator—he has long-standing business ties with both American and Saudi interests, making him uniquely positioned to push negotiations forward.
Monahan acknowledged the importance of a productive meeting with Trump, emphasizing that his involvement could bring clarity to a complex deal.
“It was a very productive visit. I think you all have been around him enough to know how passionate he is about the game of golf.”
The End Goal: Golf’s Best Players Under One Banner
At the core of these discussions is one simple goal: bringing the world’s best golfers back together.
“The goal is to have the best players in one place who will compete against each other,” Monahan stated.
With both PGA Tour and LIV Golf players expressing exhaustion over the ongoing battle, Trump’s influence could be the final push needed to get a deal over the finish line.
But will Trump’s presence accelerate a resolution—or further divide the sport?
For now, golf’s most powerful figures are betting that he’s the key to ending the most controversial chapter in the game’s history.
