The merger between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour does not seem to be happening anytime soon. It has already been a year and a half since the framework agreement, but nothing concrete has happened except for promises from both sides that the final agreement will become a reality in the near future.
Rory McIlroy, an important figure in this agreement, pointed out in a media interview that from an investment point of view, this agreement could become a reality.
“I think from an investment standpoint, that deal should and will be done.”- he said, as quoted by Mirror.
The 35-year-old golfer is not sure that the investment deal could have the effect of reuniting the golf world. McIlroy, obviously disappointed with the current situation, is not optimistic about the future.
“It doesn’t solve the problem of what the landscape of golf looks like going forward,” – he added.
“I’d say the biggest impediment is maybe the differing visions of what golf should look like in the future.”
Rory McIlroy on media rights
The experienced golfer reflected on the predictions of the media and experts regarding the view of the world of golf in the next 5 years, considering such predictions to be correct when it comes to media rights. Rory McIlroy stresses that a lot will depend on media rights.
McIlroy points out that the agreements regarding media rights are already concluded by 2030. He explains that the players do not want a reduction in the prizes they receive for tournaments, considering that they are connected with media rights.
Players are not willing to negotiate until they’re sure that the agreement will bring benefits for both parties. In the end, Rory said that the situation was uncertain.
The Northern Irish golfer will carefully monitor the situation, just like us, aware that it is difficult to make real predictions about the future of this sport. Important figures from LIV Golf and the PGA Tour will be asked about this.
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