Led by Tiger Woods, 41 professional golfers sent a letter Monday to PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan demanding more say in the governance and future of the tour.
Monday’s letter is the biggest collective action to date from the golfers, with Woods serving as the primary signatory. The letter does not address whether the players approve of the Saudi deal, and is focused on the tour’s leadership. Adding Woods to the policy board, though, will tilt the board’s numbers — which will include six players and five nongolfers as voting members — and effectively gives PGA Tour players final say on whether a deal with the Saudi investors gains approval.
“Accordingly, the Player Directors will have full transparency and the authority to approve — or to decline to approve — any potential changes to the TOUR as part of the Framework Agreement discussions,” the tour said in its statement. Woods has been largely quiet since deal was announced. Monahan praised Woods’ “voice and leadership,” in a statement, and said that his involvement “at this crucial time is even more welcomed and impactful.”“I am committed to taking the necessary steps to restore any lost trust or confidence that occurred as a result of the surprise announcement of our Framework Agreement,” Monahan said.
Monday’s letter was signed by many of the tour’s top players, including Jordan Spieth, Hideki Matsuyama, Jason Day, Rickie Fowler, Adam Scott, Collin Morikawa, Tony Finau and Justin Thomas. It also was signed by the five player directors on the policy board: McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay, Webb Simpson, Charley Hoffman and Peter Malnati.
Tour officials met last Wednesday with the player advisory council, and Monahan sent a letter to tour members afterward announcing some initial concessions designed to give the golfers a bigger voice as negotiations progress on a final deal with the Saudi PIF., which is intended for “an independent director.” And golfer Jason Gore will serve as an executive vice president with the tour and also take on the title of “chief player officer,” working directly with Monahan.
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