Tiger Woods Takes on New Role for Players Within PGA TOUR

Tiger Woods will be taking on a new role within the PGA Tour’s Policy Board as a sixth Player Director, the TOUR announced this morning.

The announcement was made just a few minutes ago, stating that it is the mission of the TOUR to be a “player-driven organization,” and adding who is arguably the greatest golfer ever to play the game will help “uphold the TOUR’s core principles:”

“As part of the new transparency and governance measures in the agreement, Tiger Woods has agreed to join the TOUR Policy Board as a sixth Player Director. The TOUR’s new Board will include six Player Directors, five Independent Directors and the PGA of America Director.”

Woods joins Patrick Cantlay, Charley Hoffman, Peter Malnati, Rory McIlroy, and Webb Simpson as Player Directors.

Tiger Woods has joined the PGA TOUR Policy Board as a sixth Player Director.

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 1, 2023

Woods commented on his new role within the TOUR:

“I am honored to represent the players of the PGA TOUR. This is a critical point for the TOUR, and the players will do their best to make certain that any changes that are made in TOUR operations are in the best interest of all TOUR stakeholders, including fans, sponsors and players. The players thank Commissioner Monahan for agreeing to address our concerns, and we look forward to being at the table with him to make the right decisions for the future of the game that we all love. He has my confidence moving forward with these changes.”

The Player Leaders also requested the following things be amended and enforced immediately:

1. The players and Commissioner Monahan will work together to amend the Policy Board’s governing documents to make it clear that no major decision can be made in the future without the prior involvement and approval of the Player Directors.
2. The Player Directors’ Special Advisor, Colin Neville, will be fully aware of the state of the negotiations contemplated by the Framework Agreement, and, as such, Neville will be provided with full access to any documents or information that he requests as being necessary for him to carry out his duties on behalf of the players.

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan also commented on Woods’ new role:

“Tiger’s voice and leadership throughout his career have contributed immeasurably to the success of the PGA TOUR, and to apply both to our governance and go-forward plan at this crucial time is even more welcomed and impactful. I am committed to taking the necessary steps to restore any lost trust or confidence that occurred as a result of the surprise announcement of our Framework Agreement. My job in the negotiations – in partnership with our Player Directors, PAC and the broader membership – is to advocate for what is best for the PGA TOUR members today and in the future. Any agreement we reach must be shaped by our members’ input and approval earned through our Player Directors.”

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