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Scott O’Neil calls for PGA Tour and LIV Golf collaboration amid challenges

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:30 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Scott O’Neil calls for PGA Tour and LIV Golf collaboration amid challenges

Summary

Scott O’Neil, CEO of LIV Golf, emphasized the need for collaboration between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour during a media event on August 20. Despite recent agreements with an investor, doubts persist regarding LIV Golf's future, particularly as they prepare for their final event of the season this weekend. O’Neil acknowledged the challenges ahead and called for a more inclusive golfing ecosystem, advocating for players' freedom to compete across tours. The PGA Tour, facing minimal incentive to cooperate with LIV Golf, appears unresponsive to O’Neil's plea, especially with the potential departure of key players. Reports suggest LIV could soon see more players leave for the PGA Tour as opportunities shrink.

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By the Numbers

•Scott O’Neil urges PGA Tour and LIV Golf to collaborate.
•LIV Golf faces uncertainty ahead of its final season event.
•O’Neil's comments reflect efforts to improve LIV's image.
•PGA Tour unlikely to assist LIV Golf given their performance issues.
•Potential player exits from LIV Golf could challenge its sustainability.

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8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Scott O’Neil cannot be taken seriously after his bizarre plea to the PGA Tour

What they're saying

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Scott O’Neil has got one of the toughest jobs in the game right now, as he tries to convince the world that there is a bright future for LIV Golf ahead. There remains real doubt over what the coming years will look like for LIV Golf.
— Yahoo Sports

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