PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has spoken publicly about the tour's relationship with LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed investment deal, and what he describes as his biggest regret, according to a report by Eamon Lynch for Golfweek. The interview, published on November 6, 2026, covers Monahan's perspective on the controversial partnership that has reshaped professional golf.
Monahan, who has led the PGA Tour since 2017, acknowledged the turmoil surrounding the framework agreement with the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which backs LIV Golf. He characterized his regret with the phrase "That's on me," accepting personal responsibility for aspects of the process that drew criticism from players and stakeholders.
The discussion comes amid ongoing negotiations to finalize the commercial terms of the deal, which aims to unify the sport's top-tier competition under a single entity. Monahan's comments represent his most direct public accounting of the challenges faced during the negotiations that began in 2023.
