LIV Golf star Cameron Smith overhead key PGA Tour merger updates

Cameron Smith weighed in on the drawn-out discussions between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), following last June’s unexpected revelation of a preliminary framework agreement.The PGA Tour has been actively negotiating with PIF since they announced their potential resolution to mend ties with LIV Golf. Smith, who famously defected from the tour to join LIV Golf two years earlier, found himself among high-profile players like Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, and Jon Rahm, facing bans from the PGA Tour due to their allegiance to LIV.Yet, there’s optimism that the ongoing deal negotiations might lead to a breakthrough where athletes could freely compete across both tours. Earlier this week, Smith hinted he usually avoids the business dynamics of golf but confirmed that “merger” discussions are a frequent topic in conversations with the 15 LIV team captains.