Tiger Woods admits his part in tour-LIV talks could cost him Ryder Cup captaincy

Negotiations between the PGA Tour, DP World and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund – which bankrolls LIV Golf – have been ongoing since the shock Framework Agreement between them was announced 11 months ago.

Tiger Woods was dealing with back problems the last time Valhalla staged the US PGA in 2014 and missed the cut (Sue Ogrocki/AP)

Tiger Woods made a preview visit to Valhalla last week and arrived Sunday to continue preparations for the PGA Championship on the super-sized course where he won the third leg of his Tiger Slam in a duel with Bob May in 2000.

While trying to compete might be Woods’ preferred focus this week, the 15-time major winner couldn’t avoid constant questions about his bigger role on the PGA Tour Policy Board and the transaction committee that is negotiating peace with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia.