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LIV Golf has swept the golf world with a $ 25 million wallet, and on Tuesday the circuit revealed rumors that the winner’s income would be counted as part of them. A million dollar contract.
During a press conference on Tuesday First LIV Golf Invitational PortlandBrooks Koepka and Pat Perez were asked directly by reporters if their prize money came from their contract money, rather than being paid separately.
“Not-No, No” Koepka said via CBS SportsBefore being asked to clarify. “No, I don’t know. It doesn’t matter.”
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Perez reportedly shook his head before adding that Koepka couldn’t believe everything he heard in the media.
“I heard the rumor on Monday morning At the US Open.. I also heard that I was in London last Saturday or Sunday. So it was Monday. Just say. I can’t believe everything I’ve heard. “
Recently, rumors have swirled that the large Saudi-backed golf league wallet didn’t look like it was originally, and contracts for Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson were $ 150 million and $ 200 million. It is reported that he received the money. It will be withdrawn for those bonuses.
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Golf channel analyst Brandel Chambre said he heard this from “many sources close to the player” this week.
However, the moderator at the press conference revealed the rumor, saying that all income would be paid in addition to the player’s contract.
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“A prize wallet is an addition. There is no draw on any finances at LIV Golf,” officials said. “On record, it’s in addition to these guys, this is your first event, but you should know it from your contract. You can prove it.”
The second LIV Golf Tournament will begin Thursday at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in Portland. The wallet is $ 20 million and includes a $ 5 million wallet for team competitions.