Tiger Woods has agreed to hitch the PGA Tour’s Policy Board as a sixth participant director, the US-based circuit stated on Tuesday in a bid to revive gamers’ belief in management following the deal it introduced in June with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

The transfer, which is a part of new governance and transparency measures introduced by the Tour that guarantees to present gamers extra say in future selections, will see 15-time main champion Woods be a part of Patrick Cantlay, Charley Hoffman, Peter Malnati, Rory McIlroy and Webb Simpson on the board.

“Tiger’s voice and leadership throughout his career have contributed immeasurably to the success of the PGA Tour, and to apply both to our governance and go-forward plan at this crucial time is even more welcomed and impactful,” stated PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan.

Tiger Woods has joined the PGA TOUR Policy Board as a sixth Player Director.

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 1, 2023

“I am committed to taking the necessary steps to restore any lost trust or confidence that occurred as a result of the surprise announcement of our Framework Agreement.”

The Player Directors may have full transparency and the authority to approve — or to say no to approve — any potential adjustments to the Tour as a part of the framework settlement discussions relating to the PIF deal.

“I am honoured to represent the players of the PGA Tour,” Woods, who's recovering from ankle surgical procedure in April, stated in a news launch.

“This is a critical point for the Tour, and the players will do their best to make certain that any changes that are made in Tour operations are in the best interest of all Tour stakeholders, including fans, sponsors and players.”

The announcement comes almost two months after the golf world was left shocked by the announcement of a framework settlement between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which controls LIV Golf.

According to the PGA Tour, the gamers and Monahan will work collectively to amend the Policy Board’s governing paperwork to make it clear that no main choice could be made with out the involvement and approval of the participant administrators.

The Tour additionally stated the Player Directors’ Special Advisor, Colin Neville, will probably be totally conscious of negotiations relating to the settlement with PIF and offered any data he requests for him to hold out his duties on behalf of the gamers.

Among the numerous high gamers who joined collectively to precise assist for the adjustments are world primary Scottie Scheffler, reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm, Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama in addition to Australians Jason Day and Adam Scott.