The golf world has been in tatters ever since 2022. A hope to bring forth unification was brought to light last year, but it has once again dimmed down. Three golf leagues, three different formats, and three different stances. But as it turns out, this might no longer be the case. Initially, there were discussions about the DP World getting into a partnership with the PIF, which would help fund the Tour. This was even before the LIV Golf was launched. But what happened there?

Four years ago, the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour came to an agreement that featured the highest-ranked players on the Race to Dubai standings being given a PGA Tour card for the next season. This should have been a good deed, right? Not really. As it turns out, this only resulted in some of the best players being poached to the PGA Tour.

Richard Bland, who made waves on PGA Tour Champions this season, said, “I think getting into bed with the Americans was completely the wrong idea,” Bland told Golf Digest. “Does anyone honestly think [PGA Tour commissioner] Jay Monahan cares about the DP World Tour? No, he doesn’t.” Surprisingly, the European Tour was once again reached out to by the PIF and given an offer, but they rejected it because DPWT wanted a unification of all three leagues together, and the PGA Tour was not on board.

But the European Tour is no longer willing to take a back seat. Every time there has been a discussion about the merger, the DPWT has rarely been taken into consideration. At least this is how it has appeared. And with that, the top players are either playing on LIV Golf or the PGA Tour. So, finally, they have decided to take steps for themselves. Bob Harig of Sports Illustrated recently posted a picture where it has been reported that “LIV Golf’s Backer and DP World Tour Discussing a Deal.”

The initial report of the same was released by Bloomberg. It is to be noted that the two leagues could potentially work together to allow LIV Golf players access or membership on the DP World Tour, along with scheduling consultation and financial considerations—or as the report said “significant financial heft.”

Well, there are reports of a separate deal being signed by the two tours to come into action together. Among other perks, the players will be allowed to play in the Ryder Cup. But even before that, the breakaway league was willing to take monetary fines too.

LIV Golf willing to pay off Jon Rahm’s fine to the DPWT

The players who moved to LIV were asked to pay their fines, serve a period of suspension, and then they would be allowed to play. However, Jon Rahm appealed for the fines and was spared time. However, in August, representatives from LIV Golf met with European Tour officials, and during these discussions, LIV proposed schedule adjustments aimed at preventing overlaps between LIV and DP World Tour events.

The goal was to address fines imposed on players like Jon Rahm and others, offering a potential solution to mitigate the penalties. This would allow him to easily be a part of the events, which would take him a step closer to being eligible for the European Ryder Cup team. However, the offer was rejected by the European Tour.

Nonetheless, there is finally a hope that at least two out of the three leagues might come together. What do you think will eventually happen? Let us know in the comments section below!