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It was clear that some figure from the world of politics or sports would have to intervene in the negotiations between the PIF and the PGA Tour regarding the merger. A long time has passed since they entered into negotiations, and the final agreement has not yet been reached. Although there are various questions about why both sides are so passive, there is no real answer to that.
This is also the reason why the leaders of the PGA Tour knew that they had to resort to special measures; To meet with Donald Trump.
The newly elected US president admitted that he is open to helping the world of golf, and the meeting with PGA Tour officials and Adam Scott is the best indication of that.
It was Scott, the Australian golfer, who shared his emotions regarding Trump's involvement in these negotiations in an interview with the Golf Channel. The Australian believes that the new US president's entry into the negotiations is an indication of how much he loves golf.
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Its just a positive thing that the President of the United States is such a lover of the game of golf and understands some of the challenges facing the professional game at the moment, Scott said, as quoted by The New Zealand Herald.
Adam Scott: This is all crazy stuff
It has already been 14 months since the initial deadline for concluding the negotiations, and things are still at a standstill. The 44-year-old golfer emphasized the Ministry of Justice, which was considering what to do, given that the Saudi investment could represent a monopoly, but it could also represent (or represents) a problem for the American business sector.
Adam Scott describes the situation as madness, but hopes that Trump will solve this chaotic situation.
Given how things are sitting with the Department of Justice among the professional game, this is all crazy stuff. Hes a lover of the game and hopefully will be very helpful for the professional game and help everybody move forward.-Scott said.
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Considering the connection between Trump and golf, his ownership of golf properties and his excellent relationship with the Saudis, Scott believes that the US president can be very useful.
