President Donald Trump has taken initiative within the reunification of golf by facilitating talks between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, and one of many sport’s largest stars thinks he’s the right man for the job.
Two-time U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau spoke with “Fox & Pals” on Friday morning forward of the LIV Golf match at Trump Nationwide Doral to debate the continuing negotiations between the 2 rival circuits and his relationship with the president.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers CG speak on the 18th inexperienced through the pro-am previous to the LIV Golf Invitational – Bedminster at Trump Nationwide Golf Membership Bedminster on July 28, 2022, in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Photos)
“He loves golf, by the way in which. I feel he’s such an ideal ambassador for the sport of golf and for diplomacy, generally,” DeChambeau lauded. “It’s been enjoyable to play some golf with him, get to know him a little bit bit higher, and simply acknowledge that he’s only a regular particular person.”
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DeChambeau performed a spherical of golf with Trump for charity on his well-liked YouTube channel over the summer time and was invited on stage by the president throughout his victory speech to rejoice the election at Trump Headquarters in West Palm Seaside in November.
On Thursday night time, Trump departed for Florida, the place he was scheduled to ship a speech at a dinner with LIV gamers and others earlier than this weekend’s match at one among his golf equipment. The dinner got here after Trump introduced widespread tariffs, however DeChambeau mentioned the dialog had been mild.
“Man, we had been with Child Rock and [Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis] and we simply had an ideal dinner,” he mentioned of the night. “We didn’t speak a lot about politics, we simply loved our time collectively. And we’re truthfully actually grateful that he is given us the golf course to play on, and tremendous excited to be round him.”
Former U.S. President Donald Trump talks with staff Captain Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC on the observe vary through the pro-am previous to the LIV Golf Invitational – Bedminster at Trump Nationwide Golf Membership Bedminster on July 28, 2022, in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Charles Laberge/LIV Golf by way of Getty Photos)
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Trump hosted two conferences on the White Home this yr with PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of the Public Funding Fund of Saudi Arabia, to assist dealer a deal between LIV and the Tour.
The PGA Tour, PIF and the DP World Tour signed a framework settlement in June 2023 with hopes of mending the rift, however the events concerned failed to return to any settlement earlier than that deal expired on the finish of the yr. Trump is now working to facilitate negotiations with the 2 circuits within the new business PGA Tour Enterprises.
“Personally for me, there’s been nothing however positivity from this league,” DeChambeau mentioned of LIV. “What we’ve been in a position to do throughout the globe is kind of inspiring for the youthful era of golf.”
Crew Captain Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC interacts with former U.S. President Donald Trump on the fourth gap through the pro-am previous to the LIV Golf Invitational – Bedminster at Trump Nationwide Golf Membership Bedminster on July 28, 2022, in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Jonathan Ferrey/LIV Golf by way of Getty Photos)
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DeChambeau didn’t say when a deal is likely to be reached, however he mentioned he’s hopeful one is on the horizon.
“We’re pushing the boundaries, for certain. I feel it confirmed the PGA what potentials there are, and hopefully one thing can get accomplished sooner or later and time.”
The PGA Tour reportedly rejected PIF’s newest bid to put money into PGA Tour Enterprises. ESPN reported Friday, citing sources, that the tour had rejected the $1.5 billion funding bid.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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