Scottie Scheffler Blames LIV Golf Players for Ongoing Divide in Professional Golf

Despite a 2023 framework agreement, the PGA Tour and LIV Golf remain at odds, with philosophical differences and player departures cited as key obstacles.

Scottie Scheffler criticized LIV Golf players for their decision to leave the PGA Tour, holding them accountable for the current state of division in the sport.
Scheffler expressed that he misses competing against LIV players but reiterated his belief that the PGA Tour offers the best competition in golf.
Negotiations to unify the PGA Tour and LIV Golf remain stalled, with philosophical and structural differences between the organizations posing significant challenges.
Rory McIlroy highlighted the lack of readiness from one side, believed to be LIV Golf, as a major barrier to reaching an agreement.
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and other stakeholders, including President Donald Trump, have participated in discussions, but no concrete progress has been made.