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Jay Monahan, PGA Tour Commissioner, defended his decision to indefinitely suspend players who jumped to play LIV Golf before the start of the RBC Canadian Open.
Monaghan participated in the CBS broadcast of the RBC Canadian Open Sunday. Jim Nantz asked Monaghan about some of the backlash that some golfers received from participating in LIV Golf. Specifically, he pointed out the reaction from those who survived the terrorist attack on September 11.
Players have been accused of succumbing to Saudi Arabia’s “sportswashing” and downplaying Saudi Arabia’s human rights abuses.
“I talked to the players. I had a player meeting and talked to many players individually for a long time. And to not know that I was there, I lived under a rock. I think we need to be there. It’s an important implication. “
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“And ask the players who have left or are thinking of leaving. Have you ever had to apologize for being a member of the PGA Tour?”
A note to PGA Tour members was sent when the first LIV Golf tournament was held in London. Stars such as Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Kevin Na and Lee Westwood will appear in Saudi-backed leagues.
Monaghan thanked those who committed to the RBC Canadian Open this weekend and sent his letter to “a player who decided to turn his back on the PGA Tour by deliberately violating the rules.”
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In this memo, Johnson, Mickelson, Na, Westwood, Sergio Garcia, Tallah Gooch, Branden Grace, Matt Jones, Martin Kaymer, Graeme McDowell, Andiogle Tree, Louis Oosthuizen, Turk Petit, Ian Poulter, Charl Schwartzel, Hudson. Swafford and Peter were specifically mentioned. Uline.
Monaghan said these players have not received or applied for a release to play at LIV Golf.
Monaghan told Nantz, “It’s his job to protect, protect and celebrate the members, partners and fans of the loyal PGA Tour. That’s exactly what I did. And think about how clear it is. I don’t think it was a surprise to anyone. According to Golf Week, I was thinking about how to deal with this situation. “
Nantz asked Monaghan why the players couldn’t do both tours.
“Why do they need us so badly? Those players signing a multi-year lucrative contract to play over and over again in a series of exhibition matches with the same player. Because I chose it, “he said. “You compare it to what you see here today, and that’s why they need us so much. You have a true pure competition.
“The best players in the world are attending the RBC Canadian Open here and millions of fans are watching. In this game, creating a profile in the presence of the best players in the world is a true pure competition. ..
“That’s why they need us. That’s our job. But we allow players to get on and off freely from our loyal members, the best players in the world. plug.”
“I couldn’t get any more excited about the future,” he emphasized the growth of the PGA Tour.
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The first LIV Golf tournament took place on Thursday. Schwartzel won and enriched London by about $ 4 million.