PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan watched this press conference with a big smile on his face. He saw one of the greatest players of all time say he wanted to compete once again, and that it wouldn’t be on a rival golf tour.
“It’s going to be his decision. I’ve decided for myself, and I’m supporting the @PGATOUR. That’s where my legacy is … I have an allegiance to the PGA Tour.”
— Tiger Woods on what he’d tell a player considering leaving for a Saudi-backed series.
— Golfweek (@golfweek) November 30, 2021
“I understand that some of the comparisons are similar to when Arnold and Jack broke off from the PGA of America to start the Tour. I don’t see it that way,” he continued. “I think the Tour has done a fantastic job, Jay’s done an unbelievable job in a very difficult time. During the pandemic, there was ample opportunity for players to leave. We were the first sporting tour to start, so with that, yes, did we have some protocol issues at times? Yes, we learned on the fly. But Jay and the staff have done an incredible job of that. I think the Tour is in great hands, they’re doing fantastic and prize money is going up, it’s just not guaranteed money like most sports are. It’s just like tennis, you’ve got to go out there and earn it.”
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