Golf’s most watchable contest of late has been away from the course: the boardroom tussle between the executives from the two tours. After a period of enmity, they announced in mid-2023 that their organisations would join up.

At this week’s Dunhill Links, which features both PGA Tour and LIV Golf stars, Rory McIlroy hinted at when pro golf may come back together.

In recent weeks, there has been a lot of discussion about Rory McIlroy's future, especially after he softened his stance on LIV Golf. The Northern Irish golfer, once a staunch opponent of this tour, seems to be reconsidering his position due to some underlying influences.

Monahan and Al-Rumayyan will also each play a round with Rory McIlroy, the most vocal PGA Tour player for unification.

Despite being paired at the Dunhill Links, Jay Monahan and Yasir al-Rumayyan will not discuss the pending deal on the course, per the pros.

Richard Beard, President and CEO of the Greensboro Sports Foundation, said LIV Golf did not reach out to him or the foundation. However, he said he would not be surprised if the tour was interested in coming to Greensboro, given the strong sports tourism in the city and events it has hosted recently.

Jay Monahan and Yasir Al-Rumayyan are both in action at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, with the pair coming face-to-face on the opening day of the tournament

Rory McIlroy has found himself at the centre of the ongoing saga between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, and his say on the negotiations with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia