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Trump Optimistic Despite PGA-LIV Golf Merger Stalemate

4/4/2025

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President Trump remains hopeful for a merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, even as negotiations stall. The PGA Tour turned down a staggering $1.5 billion offer from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which wanted guarantees for LIV's future. Meanwhile, LIV Golf faces dwindling viewership and mounting financial losses, adding to the complexity of the discussions.

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President Trump remains hopeful for a merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, even as negotiations stall. The PGA Tour turned down a staggering $1.5 billion offer from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which wanted guarantees for LIV's future. Meanwhile, LIV Golf faces dwindling viewership and mounting financial losses, adding to the complexity of the discussions.