Trump in 2022 predicted landmark merger between LIV Golf and PGA

FOX Business reporter Lauren Simonetti joined Americas Newsroom to break down what the change means for the world of golf. 

Former President Donald Trump is  receiving praise on social media over a prediction last year that a merger between the PGA and LIV Golf was "inevitable," following news that the dueling golf organizations did in fact agree to merge on Tuesday.

"All of those golfers that remain ‘loyal’ to the very disloyal PGA, in all of its different forms, will pay a big price when the inevitable MERGER with LIV comes, and you get nothing but a big ‘thank you from PGA officials who are making millions of dollars a year," Trump posted on Truth Social in July 2022 as professional golfers were weighing huge paydays to defect to the LIV Tour despite media criticism over its Saudi funding, which was referred to as "blood money."

"If you don’t take the money now, you will get nothing after the merger takes place and only say how smart the original signees were. Good luck to all and congratulations to really talented Cam Smith on his incredible win!

On Tuesday, nearly a year after the PGA said a potential merger was "off the table," the two sides announced a merger that sent shockwaves through the sports world.

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Former US President Donald Trump looks on from the 18th green during day two of the LIV Golf Invitational - DC at Trump National Golf Club on May 27, 2023 in Sterling, Virginia.  ((Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images))

"After two years of disruption and distraction, this is a historic day for the game we all know and love," PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said in a press release. 

"This transformational