The main topic in the world today is certainly the return of Donald Trump to the position of U.S. president. For weeks, there has been discussion about the election results and what Trumps or Harriss presidency could mean for the future of the U.S. and the world. The golf world has also been closely watching these elections, especially since Trump is someone who loves the sport and often takes the opportunity to play and watch golf. Rory McIlroy, perhaps the most prominent name in the golf scene right now, commented on Donald Trumps election.
The new U.S. president has also spoken about the chaos in the golf world, especially with the arrival of LIV Golf and its money, which has disrupted a lot of things. A few days ago, during an appearance on a podcast, Trump mentioned that he could resolve this problem quickly. McIlroy believes Trumps election is a positive thing, emphasizing that it will be interesting to see what the new U.S. president can really do. The Northern Irish golfer didnt forget to mention Elon Musk, suggesting that his involvement in the whole situation could actually lead to better days for the sport of golf.
The 35-year-old golfer has high hopes that Trumps strong relationships with Saudi Arabia, along with his passion for golf, could be key factors in addressing the issues in the sport. However, Rory isnt entirely convinced that Trumps return to office will automatically solve the problems in golf right away. The Northern Irish golfer points out that Trump has many challenges ahead of him, which he will need to address first. It seems that the new U.S. presidents main focus will be on ending the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as advancing the U.S. economy.
Interestingly, Trump recently praised LIV Golf, even hosting five tournaments on his courses. The new U.S. president believes that the best option would be to have a single tour where the best golfers compete. This idea is shared by many golf fans, who are tired of the ongoing divisions in the sport and want to see the biggest names; like DeChambeau, Smith, and others; competing on one unified tour again.
There has been a lot of talk about the final deal between the PIF (Public Investment Fund) and the PGA Tour. The Sun surprised many last week when they reported that a $1 billion unification deal had been signed with the Saudis, who would take an 11% stake in the PGA Tour. On the other hand, Yasir Al Rumayyan, the governor of PIF, would become the chairman of the PGA Tour.
Rory McIlroy on Jay Monahan and negotiations
Rory McIlroy, who has been one of the loudest critics of LIV Golf and is now a member of the PGA Tour's transaction committee, pointed out that the only thing he knows for certain is that PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan was in Saudi Arabia last week. The Northern Irishman mentioned that more information about the deal might be revealed soon.
It will be interesting to see what changes the arrival of Trump could bring to the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, and whether the U.S. president will accelerate the negotiation process. The advantage of golf is that Trump is a huge fan of the sport, and he could certainly make moves that would steer golf in the right direction.
The world of golf will experience changes with and without Trump, we have no doubt about that. Exciting years and certainly exciting moments are ahead of us.
