Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed support for golfers from LIV Golf and the PGA Tour to play against each other, criticizing the PGA Tour as a monopoly in past comments.[4]

Trump, a golf course owner who has hosted LIV Golf events at his properties, has highlighted desired matchups such as Rory McIlroy against Bryson DeChambeau, and Jon Rahm against Scottie Scheffler.[4]

LIV Golf launched in June 2022 with backing from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), featuring a 54-hole individual and team format with no cut and shotgun starts.[5]

The league fields 54 players across 13 teams, including major winners Brooks Koepka (2023 PGA Championship)[2] and Bryson DeChambeau (2024 U.S. Open).[3]

Trump-owned courses have hosted LIV events, including Bedminster, New Jersey in 2022; Trump National Golf Club Washington D.C. in 2023; Trump National Doral in Miami in 2024; and upcoming Trump National Golf Club in Potomac, Virginia on May 2-4, 2025.[1]

LIV Golf's 2025 season schedule comprises 14 regular-season events worldwide, beginning February 7-9 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, followed by team championships in late September.[1]

Sources

1. LIV Golf, LIV Golf reveals 2025 schedule with returns to fan-favorite venues, October 15, 2024, https://www.livgolf.com/news/liv-golf-reveals-2025-schedule-with-returns-to-fan-favorite-venues
2. PGA of America, Brooks Koepka claims fifth major victory with win at 105th PGA Championship, May 21, 2023, https://www.pgachampionship.com/news/2023/05/21/brooks-koepka-claims-fifth-major-victory-win-105th-pga-championship
3. United States Golf Association (USGA), Bryson DeChambeau wins 124th U.S. Open, June 16, 2024, https://www.usopen.com/2024/articles/2024-06-16-bryson-dechambeau-wins-124th-us-open.html
4. Golf.com, Donald Trump rips PGA Tour as monopoly during LIV Golf event, October 13, 2022, https://golf.com/news/donald-trump-rips-pga-tour-monopoly-liv-golf/
5. Reuters, What to know about LIV Golf ahead of 2024 season, February 1, 2024, https://www.reuters.com/sports/golf/liv-golf-2024-season-guide-schedule-teams-players-prize-money-more-2024-02-01/