Before he was elected, Donald Trump said he could fix professional golf in 15 minutes. His tone has changed on that after a month in office.

The famous golfer Tiger Woods, who often hangs out and sits with Trump, was a guest at the celebration. The two of them played golf a few days ago, and later they met talking about the merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.

Rory McIlroy says he does not think a deal to unite golf is "any closer" despite talks between the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and United States president Donald Trump.

Golfweek sat down with PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan at Bay Hill to discuss the state of negotiations with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund and Donald Trump, criticism of his job performance and where he thinks golf is headed in the coming years.

For several years, the PGA Tour and LIV, a Saudi-funded rival, have battled for pro golf supremacy. Now that Trump is back, both sides appear “optimistic” that a merger is near.