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Bob Harig

Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson Don’t Expect a Compromise Between PGA Tour and LIV Golf

Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson helped kick off the 2025 Masters, then offered their thoughts on the ongoing negotiations to unify the sport. | Erick Rasco/Sports Illustrated

AUGUSTA — Tom Watson would love to see more of the best players competing together, just as they are doing this week at the Masters.

He just doesn’t see how it’s possible as the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia—which backs LIV Golf—have labored for nearly two years to reach some sort of deal.

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