Tiger Woods joins Rory McIlroy on PGA Tour board to give players crucial majority vote on key matters

confirmed that 'player directors will have full transparency and the authority to approve — or to decline to approve — any potential changes to the tour as part of the framework agreement discussions'.

Speaking of his decision, Woods said: “I am honored to represent the players of the PGA Tour.

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 players thank Commissioner Monahan for agreeing to address our concerns, and we look forward to being at the table with him to make the right decisions for the future of the game that we all love.

"He has my confidence moving forward with these changes.”