With the ongoing tensions between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, Tiger Woods has flown down to New York for a meeting to find a middle ground. The 15-time Major championship winner will be a part of the talks between the tour and the Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) – LIV Golf’s primary financier.
On Tuesday (September 10), Woods was spotted on the Liberty National Golf Club’s practice range for the Nexus Cup. The tournament hosted by the legend himself and his company TGR Ventures, is an invite-only event for the best amateurs in the world. Here’s a look at some snaps of Woods in New York with the caption (via TW Legion):
“Tiger was on the range earlier at the Liberty National for the Nexus Cup, benifiting his foundation. While in NY, he’ll also be meeting the Saudis for continued talks.”
The Nexus Cup is a two-day tournament from September 9-10. The one-of-a-kind match play event gives players the chance to meet and interact with Tiger Woods.All players will receive personalized team apparel, gear, head covers, and more. The winning teams will gain spots on the Hero World Challenge Pro-Am along with experiences at Tiger Jam and Rolex watches as prizes. All proceeds from the Nexus Cup will go towards Woods’ TGR Foundation, which aims to empower young kids and help them gain more experiences and opportunities.
This week, Woods was joined by several other PGA Tour stars at the Liberty National Golf Club. Rickie Fowler was spotted on the range striping a ball with his iron as the 2019 Masters winner watched him. Woods’ TGR Foundation took to their X platform to share a few snaps of Lucas Glover and Will Zalatoris on the field interacting with the participants.Here’s a look at the scene at the iconic Liberty National Golf Club this week.
Tiger Woods and PGA Tour recieves backlash for PIF meeting
Reports all over social media indicate that the PGA Tour and PIF meetings are expected to span a couple of days. However, Tiger Woods and the Tour have received backlash for the negotiations. 9/11 Justice, a group that accuses Saudi Arabia for past terrorist attacks, felt extremely unhappy with the meeting taking place on the anniversary of the Twin Towers attack.
Brett Eagleson, the president of the organization, said (via New York Post):
“Tomorrow, we commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, yet here we are today, in New York City, down the street from Ground Zero and the PGA Tour and Tiger Woods are negotiating with them. … It is disgusting, unacceptable, and incredibly painful that the Tour and Woods would do this — especially now.”
The PGA Tour and PIF announced on June 6, 2023 that they had signed a framework agreement to come together. However, with the deadline to arrive at an agreement lapsing on December 31, the two sides have continued to engage with each other
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