Woods joins PGA Tour's policy board as player director
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[August 02, 2023]
(Reuters) -Tiger Woods has agreed to join the PGA Tour's
Policy Board as a sixth player director, the U.S-based circuit said
on Tuesday in a bid to restore players' trust in leadership
following the deal it announced in June with Saudi Arabia's Public
Investment Fund.
The move, which is part of new governance and transparency measures
announced by the Tour that promises to give players more say in
future decisions, will see 15-times major champion Woods join
Patrick Cantlay, Charley Hoffman, Peter Malnati, Rory McIlroy and
Webb Simpson on the board.
"Tiger's voice and leadership throughout his career have contributed
immeasurably to the success of the PGA Tour, and to apply both to
our governance and go-forward plan at this crucial time is even more
welcomed and impactful," said PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan.
"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."
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 regarding the
PIF deal.
"I am honoured to represent the players of the PGA Tour," Woods, who
is recovering from ankle surgery in April, said in a news release.
"This is a critical point for the Tour, and the players will do
their best to make certain that any changes that are made in Tour
operations are in the best interest of all Tour stakeholders,
including fans, sponsors and players."
The announcement comes nearly two months after the golf world was
left stunned by the announcement of a framework agreement between
the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which
controls LIV Golf.
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According to the PGA Tour, the players and Monahan
will work together to amend the Policy Board's governing documents
to make it clear that no major decision can be made without the
involvement and approval of the player directors.
The Tour also said the Player Directors' Special Advisor, Colin
Neville, will be fully aware of negotiations regarding the agreement
with PIF and provided any information he requests for him to carry
out his duties on behalf of the players.
Among the many top players who joined together to express support
for the changes are world number one Scottie Scheffler, reigning
Masters champion Jon Rahm, Japan's Hideki Matsuyama as well as
Australians Jason Day and Adam Scott.
(Reporting by Frank Pingue in TorontoEditing by Christian Radnedge)
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