One of LIV Golf's harshest critics is now calling for patience

Davis Love III has called for patience from PGA Tour members in light of the 'framework agreement' with the Saudi Arabian backers of LIV Golf.

Ben Smith

21 Jun 2023

One of LIV Golf's harshest critics is now calling for patience

Not so long ago, Davis Love III suggested players start boycotting events if those who joined LIV Golf were able to return to the PGA Tour.

Now one of LIV Golf's harshest critics is calling for patience.

Love III sent a letter to PGA Tour members this week ahead of the Travelers Championship, urging players not to panic.

The subject, of course, was the PGA Tour's deal with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf.

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan struck that deal with Saudi businessman and LIV mastermind Yassir Al-Rumayyan over a series of secret meetings and games of golf to end the hostilities in men's professional golf.

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The legal battle is now over and both sides have filed motions to withdraw their litigation.

Love, 59, who is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, wrote a letter that was addressed to Monahan, the players, sponsors and PGA Tour staff, urging calm in response to the 'framework agreement' that was unveiled to the disbelief of many in early June.

An extract of the letter reads:

"Our three commissioners have one critical, common trait: the unwavering goal of basing all decisions on what’s best for the players, sponsors, loyal fans and the game, as well as generating millions of dollars for charity. This growth has only been possible because our commissioners and the Independent Board Directors have always guided us to sound business decisions, and player input has been central to those decisions, as the Player Directors have an equal voice and votes, to approve or deny our path forward."

See the full letter here:

Watch Love's previous harsh criticism of LIV Golf players:

"We just won't play"
USA Presidents Cup captain Davis Love III has hinted at a major player boycott if LIV golfers are able to return to the PGA Tour pic.twitter.com/tWg29opEwh
— Sky Sports (@SkySports) August 3, 2022

There is still a huge amount to be determined over what the eventual agreement with the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and PIF will look like.

It is understood, though, that the assets of all tours will be combined into a new, for-profit company. PIF would make a minority investment in that new company, which is yet to be named.

The aforementioned Al-Rumayyan would act as chairman. Monahan would be chief executive officer.

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