Policy board members approved the creation of a separate exemption for Woods into the tour’s eight signature events based on his “exceptional lifetime achievement”.
After the news of Jimmy Dunne’s resignation from the PGA Tour policy board, former US Open winner Lucas Glover strongly criticised the PGA Tour player directors on the board during his SiriusXM radio show on Monday evening.
No one knows everything for sure, but we do have some idea of the behind-the-scenes intrigue regarding power control and the trajectory of the PGA Tour’s future, so we’ll do our best to explain what is going on.
Speaking on Wednesday at the Wells Fargo Championship, McIlroy made it clear that internal opposition to him rejoining the board had successfully scuttled the operation, and that at least for the time being, he’ll remain on the outside looking in.
According to sources close to the matter, LIV Golf executives have put forth a staggering $850 million offer to entice the world No.2, along with approximately two percent equity stake in the LIV Golf League.
Spieth did not go into any detail about who else would be there or if it was taking place three days from now, though he did say he believes this potential meeting could be beneficial for both parties.
Few could argue that McIlroy, in what are likely to be the peak years of his already storied career, gave plenty to the PGA Tour cause since joining the board in 2021. With some justification, he is clearly proud of the contribution he has made.