PGA-Saudi deal appears to be moving forward, but conflicting actions suggest otherwise.

The golf world is in a state of limbo as negotiations between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) have hit a standstill. Nearly a year after announcing their “framework agreement” to rework the structure of men’s professional golf, the two parties have failed to make any progress, missing their self-imposed deadline by over four months.

The lack of movement in the negotiations has prompted PGA Tour board member Jimmy Dunne to resign, citing the lack of meaningful progress as the reason for his departure. This development has raised concerns about the future of the sport and the potential implications of the stalled negotiations.

While players like Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth have offered optimistic views on the negotiations, the lack of tangible results has left many in the golf community frustrated and disillusioned. With only four tournaments featuring both LIV and PGA Tour players since the announcement of the agreement, and the defection of Jon Rahm to LIV, fans and players alike are growing weary of the bureaucratic red tape that seems to be hindering progress.

As the golf world waits for a resolution, the possibility of a prolonged negotiation process looms large. Rahm’s suggestion that it could take “one, two, three, five, six years” to reach a resolution underscores the uncertainty surrounding the future of the sport.

In the absence of a deadline, the golf world finds itself in a state of uncertainty, with no clear end in sight to the negotiations between the PGA Tour and the PIF. As the stalemate continues, the future of professional golf hangs in the balance, leaving fans and players alike wondering when, or if, a resolution will be reached.