Lee Trevino: PGA Tour-LIV Golf Divide Is 'Dead' As Tour Receives $400m Investment Boost
Lee Trevino, legendary six-time Major champion, believes the current divide between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf may be reaching its end, suggesting "the other side is gone." Speaking at the Players Championship, Trevino shared his optimistic outlook on golf's current state and future.
As one of the original architects of the 1968 PGA Tour split from the PGA of America, Trevino offered unique historical perspective on golf's current landscape. He emphasized several positive indicators for the PGA Tour:
- Increased attendance numbers
- Improved TV ratings
- Enhanced broadcast coverage
- Faster pace of play
- $400 million in new Strategic Sports Group investment
"Personally, golf is in a hell of a position right now. It is great," Trevino stated on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio. "Our attendance is up, our ratings are up, the people are loving it. The players are playing faster."
While praising recent improvements in television coverage, Trevino suggested further refinements are needed: "Now if we can just get the caddie and the player to make a decision a little bit quicker we'll be even better."
Regarding the potential PGA Tour-LIV Golf reconciliation, Trevino was direct: "I think it's dead, I think the other side is gone." This statement comes amid ongoing speculation about a potential deal between the PGA Tour and Saudi PIF.
His comments reflect growing confidence in the PGA Tour's standalone position, particularly following the recent Strategic Sports Group investment, suggesting the Tour may be less motivated to rush into an agreement with LIV Golf.
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