Spieth hits back at reports that Cantlay is calling shots in PGA-LIV negotiations

‘We’re looking for the best outcome for players as a whole.'

USA's Patrick Cantlay on the 12th during his singles match on day three of the 44th Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

Jordan Spieth has dispelled the notion he is part of an alliance with Tiger Woods and Patrick Cantlay on the PGA Tour board as the deadline nears for the Tour to finalise its framework agreement with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf, who have lured away the Masters champion, Jon Rahm.

Sports Illustrated reported that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund indicated it was willing not only to pump $2bn (£1.6bn) into the proposed commercial deal as part of the 6 June agreement, but an additional $1bn equalisation pool for PGA Tour players who turned down LIV’s lucrative offers.