Adam Scott, an important figure in the negotiations between the PIF and the PGA Tour, has been in the spotlight for several weeks. The media and journalists tend to get the most out of him, but the Australian golfer is cautious, aware that many things still have to be kept under wraps.
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The last two meetings of these two parties, mediated by Donald Trump, the US president, did not bring particularly positive results. Although both sides are spreading optimism, it seems that there are several obstacles on the way to the final deal.
Before the start of the Players Championship, Scott looked back on the negotiations, saying that the biggest obstacle is the different views of both sides regarding the future of golf. Both products have their own uniqueness, especially LIV, and it is challenging to find a solution in such an environment and atmosphere.
I think the biggest hang-up is in how we see the highest level of competitive golf going forward, Scott said, as quoted by NewsWire.
The product of LIV and the product of the PGA Tour work in very different ways, so I think the challenge is figuring out how that can come together and be really reunification, which is kind of what everyone is shooting for."
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Adam Scott talks about different views
An experienced golfer admits that the greatest obstacle is the fact that both sides have different philosophies, which also means that they look at the future of golf differently. However, fans and players believe that both sides would have to make a compromise, given that this is the only guarantee to reach the final deal. Stubbornly advocating one's ideals and not moving from one's original positions can only deepen the chaos, and possibly influence that the final deal is never reached.
I mean, the Tours being very careful and respectful of everyone and wanting to give everyone, the golf fans and the media and the players, the product that they want.
But were starting from two different sides of this, so I think its hard to find the balance thats acceptable for everybody. And it also may not be ultimately possible.- he concluded.
