The former number 1 Rory McIlroy Y justin thomaswho is now 8th and 6th in the world rankings, has spoken out against the new golf league it supports Saudi Arabia (LIV), called it “shame” in the sport. The new series will offer $ 25 million in prize money per event, with eight scheduled this year.
The Northern Irishman and the American spoke on the eve of Canada Openscoring for eThe PGA Tourand the first LIV Golf tournament, which also begins Thursday at London with the participation of players such as Dustin Johnson, Phil Michaelson Y Sergio GarciaAmong others.
Other champions of ‘majors’ like patrick tambo Y Bryson DeChambeau can join them in July when the LIV Golf Series goes USA.
“It’s embarrassing that this league is about to ruin our sport,” said McIlroy, winner of four Grand Slam titles. “Professional golf is the showcase of our sport. If the public is confused to the point of not knowing who is playing where and what tournament is taking place this week, the confusion will only grow.”
“It’s not something I want to participate in. Any decision you make in your life that is concentrated about money often doesn’t end in the right way. Obviously, money is a deciding factor in many things in this world, but if it is purely for money, it’s not, it never seems to go your way, “McIlroy added.
“I’m not criticizing anyone for going. It’s their life, it’s their decision, they can live it whatever they want,” the Northern Irishman said.
“It’s a shame that these people won’t be part of the PGA Tour someday,” said Justin Thomas, winner of his second PGA Championship last month, referring without mentioning the penalties already announced, but not specified, by the highest authority. of American and world golf.
“I don’t think DJ (Dustin Johnson) is a bad guy. I’m not going to treat him any different. He has the right to choose what he wants. Now, I’m disappointed and I wish he and others hadn ‘t, but it was his decision. ” Said Thomas.
The PGA Tour “is long overdue,” said Thomas, one of his best friends Tiger Woods on the circuit. El Tigre, according to some US media, will reject a fun amount offered by LIV Golf, whose general manager is the former Australian champion. Greg Norman.
Five of the world’s top ten players will participate this week in the Canadian Open, including world number 1 scottie schefflerwinner at the last Masters: “Nothing has really changed here, we have the best players in the world. I really don’t know what’s going on there in London,” Scheffler joked about the tournament being funded by Saudi money.
Source: La Verdad
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