PGA Tour boss meets with Donald Trump to discuss PIF deal

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has met with US President Donald Trump to discuss the future of the men’s professional game.

In a statement, the Tour confirmed that the meeting – which also included player director Adam Scott – took place on Tuesday, as it remains in pursuit of an agreement with the Public Investment Fund.

While no details have been revealed, the PGA Tour called on Trump to ‘get involved’.

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“We know golf fans are eagerly anticipating a resolution to negotiations with the Public Investment Fund and want to thank President Trump for his interest and long-time support of the game of golf,” the statement read.

“We asked the President to get involved for the good of the game, the good of the country, and for all the countries involved.

“We are grateful that his leadership has brought us closer to a final deal, paving the way for reunification of men’s professional golf.”

Trump, a golf enthusiast who owns several golf courses around the world, said before the election last year that he could strike a deal between the sides in 15 minutes.

“Yeah, I could certainly help,” he said, “but I could probably get it done. I would say it would take me the better part of 15 minutes to get that deal done.”

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Talks between the PGA Tour and the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia continue to rumble on, having first unveiled the ‘Framework Agreement’ in 2023.

One of the stumbling blocks appears to be the Department of Justice, which was investigating the Tour for alleged anti-competitive behaviour.

But players, including four-time major champion Rory McIlroy, don’t seem convinced a handshake is in sight.

“I would like to think that something happens pretty soon,” McIlroy said last week at Pebble Beach, “but I’ve said that for the last two years.”

John Turnbull A graduate of the University of Stirling, John joined the bunkered team in 2023 as a Content Producer, with a responsibility for covering all breaking news, tour news, grassroots content and much more besides. A keen golfer, he plays the majority of his golf at Falkirk Golf Club. Top of his 'bucket list' is a round of Pebble Beach... ideally in the company of Gareth Bale.