WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rory McIlroy revealed details about a new PGA Tour subcommittee created to conduct direct talks with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund about finalizing a merger deal.Players Tiger Woods, Adam Scott and McIlroy will be on a seven-person PGA Tour Policy Board transaction subcommittee created to sit across the table from the financial backers of rival series LIV Golf and hammer out terms to unite the tours.
'McIlroy also has relationships on both sides of the table, including with PIF governor Yasir al-Rumayyan.'I feel like I've got good relationships on both sides there and hopefully I can bring something to the table, try to provide some insight and value, and see if we can get this thing done,' said McIlroy.Woods, a 15-time major winner, was among those said to disagree with McIlroy about the future direction of the sport.