Rory McIlroy, who previously dismissed the need for a peace deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, appears to have reconsidered his stance. Following a tense one-hour call with Jordan Spieth, the two golf stars now agree on the necessity of a merger.
The PGA Tour has already secured £2.4 billion in investment from Strategic Sports Group as part of its new for-profit entity, PGA Tour Enterprises. Meanwhile, discussions with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) have been ongoing since 2023, though negotiations have recently stalled.
McIlroy expressed concerns about the impact of dismissing PIF’s investment, acknowledging Spieth’s perspective. He emphasized that while the PGA Tour may not urgently need a deal, unifying golf’s top players remains the best outcome for the sport’s future.
