Woods leads PGA Tour players in LIV battle

TSN Senior Reporter

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The full guest list remains shrouded in mystery and the topics of discussion a well-guarded secret, but the overall theme of the meeting of a select group of PGA Tour professionals this week was clear. So, too, was the major domo of this gathering.

On Tuesday evening in Wilmington, Del., ahead of the BMW Championship, Tiger Woods led an assembly of the game’s best golfers in a discussion of what should be done in light of the arrival of LIV Golf and its seemingly bottomless pit of money.

So far, the rival league has enticed numerous high-profile golfers to depart the PGA Tour, guaranteeing them cheques well in excess of their career earnings. More golfers are expected to jump from the PGA tour ship after the Presidents Cup at the end of September.

While there was no indication of any immediate plans, the gathering was seen as a positive step by those who attended.

“It was a productive meeting,” offered Justin Thomas. “It's just something that the players who are involved just want the best for the tour and want what's in the best interest. I think it's just one of those things where we all want what's best for the players, and we're working to do that.”

Judging by comments from some of the attendees, there was a double-pinky oath of secrecy taken with all agreeing to keep the details of the meeting from leaking out. It’s safe to say, however, that among the topics being discussed were likely guaranteed money, schedule and major championships. There also could have been talk of whether to meet with the other side, although the lawsuit launched against the tour by 10 LIV golfers may have diminished that possibility.

Whatever was on the table, the fact that Woods flew in from his