Patrick Cantlay Wants to Never Be Tiger Woods’s Headache, Confesses His ‘Primary’ Priority Over PGA Tour

The $3 billion merger has everyone in the community on the edge of their seats. It is more so for the golfers who are part of the PGA Tour Policy Board, especially Tiger Woods. The legend of the game had earlier alluded to the sleepless nights that the negotiations had bought him during the Hero World Challenge. However, for Patrick Cantlay, all of that takes a backseat.

The eight-time PGA Tour champ was asked how he was able to balance the work as a member of the board while playing golf during an interview. Cantlay, however, while answering the question, went ahead to reveal his priorities, all the while dubbing the work as a board member as a secondary one, no less!

Patrick Cantlay opens up about his PGA Tour responsibilities

During a press conference ahead of the 2024 American Express, the pro mentioned how he “cares deeply” about the ongoing negotiations. Moreover, he also conveyed how he has “a responsibility to the membership,” while trying to “represent” the players “as best as possible.” Adding on, the golfer revealed how “seeing through this deal… to set up the PGA TOUR players both now and in the future,” is a main concern.

However, he was quick to confess how “golf” is still his “primary job,” while alluding to his career as an athlete in the sport. Nevertheless, adding on, he also expressed the need to “prioritize both things correctly” all the while “doing everything” he can, despite it being “a challenge.” Well, as the pro himself said, “That’s life!”

The 31-year-old American was working on the deal as the fifth Player Director of the PGA Tour Policy Board alongside Woods. The latter joined the group last August as the sixth member while the eight-time PGA Tour champ was reappointed to the position for two more years until 2026. With Mr.T in tow, coupled with the priorities set by himself, the 2022 BMW Championship winner would surely try not to get in the way of the 48-year-old.

What about the 15-time major champ? The legend of the game had earlier joined the policy board, stating how he intended to guarantee that the circuit remains a player-driven organization, upholding the idea of “for the players, by the players.” Moreover, during the recent Hero World Challenge, he expressed his desire to ensure the efficiency of the whole process was better along with the deal.

Tiger Woods’s take on the ongoing negotiations

During his comeback event, the 1997 Masters Champion revealed how the progress of the deal was slow. Even so, he made sure to highlight how “the process has evolved but frustrated at the speed of some of the governance change.” Regardless, he had disclosed how the board was “working tirelessly” for the best deal.

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“Getting the deal done, but making sure it’s done the right way.” – said a hopeful Woods at the Hero World Challenge, as he commented on the ongoing negotiations that he was a part of. Coming to the present, although the deadline for the merger was extended to 2024, the 15-time major champ’s words back in December do help many ease themselves up instead of worrying too much about the future.

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