Washington, Feb. 7 -- The PGA Tour says it is "closer to a deal" with rival series LIV Golf after calling on American President Donald Trump to get involved.
Trump met with PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and player director Adam Scott this week as the organisation seeks help with talks with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), which funds LIV.
The PGA Tour has been in protracted negotiations with PIF in an attempt to heal the split in world golf, the BBC reported.
"We asked the President to get involved for the good of the game, the good of the country, and for all the countries involved," said the statement which came from Monahan, Scott and 15-time major winner Tiger Woods, who is also a player director.
"We are grateful t...