Xander Schauffele: PGA commissioner has long way to go to gain the trust of the membership

The PGA Tour is undergoing a profound transition implementing a new tournament schedule model brought on by the need to counter threats from the breakaway rival LIV Golf league.

NOT CONVINCED: “Trust is something that's pretty tender, so words are words, and I would say in my book he's got a long way to go,” Xander Schauffele said of the commissioner. Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images.

In the hours after PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said he had the full support of the board and believed “I am the right person to lead us forward,” a couple prominent players didn’t sound entirely convinced.

“Trust is something that's pretty tender, so words are words, and I would say in my book he's got a long way to go,” Xander Schauffele said of the commissioner.