The PGA Tour announced it is adding Tiger Woods to its policy board and making changes to its governance after criticism from several players over the lack of transparency in the lead-up to the announced deal between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf in June.

In the statement announcing the appointment of Woods to the board, the PGA Tour committed to amending the governing documents of the policy board "to make clear that no major decision can be made in the future without" involvement or approval of the six player directors on the board.

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"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," PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement. "My job in the negotiations — in partnership with our Player Directors, PAC and the broader membership — is to advocate for what is best for the PGA Tour members today and in the future. Any agreement we reach must be shaped by our members' input and approval earned through our Player Directors."

Monahan also touted the addition of Woods to the policy board, which will now be made up of six player directors, five independent directors, along with the PGA of America director, as "impactful." Woods said he is "honored" to represent the players during this "critical point" for the PGA Tour.

"I am honored to represent the players of the PGA Tour," Woods said in a statement. "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."

He added, "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."

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Players had expressed their frustration in the immediate aftermath of the blockbuster deal being announced in June and had demanded reforms so they would not be caught flat-footed again. The announced deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf is under scrutiny from the Senate and reportedly the Department of Justice.

Senators have expressed their concern over the Saudi-backed league's deal proposed deal with the PGA Tour, with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) saying the deal is "essentially a repressive, autocratic foreign government taking control over an iconic, cherished American institution for the clear purpose of cleansing its public image."