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The verbal war between the two continues to escalate as LIV Golf begins and more than a few PGA golfers have left to take part in the large payday of the controversial tour.
Both sides informed their thoughts, PGA Tour to Pause Golfers A person who has been exiled from PGA to play in LIV.
But when Tiger Woods speaksIt’s a bit more weighted, and the three-time British Open Champion didn’t hesitate when asked on Tuesday for his thoughts on the Saudi-backed tour and its CEO.
On Saturday, LIV Golf CEO and two-time British Open Champion Greg Norman was asked not to attend the Open Championship Festival, including not being invited to the R & A Champions Celebration Field and Champions Dinner. rice field. Norman responded by calling the R & A “little”, but Woods upheld the R & A decision on Tuesday.
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“Greg has done some things that he doesn’t think will be the greatest benefit of our game, and we’re probably returning to the most historic and traditional place in our sport.” And Woods I told the reporter.. “And I think that was the right thing to do.”
“I know Greg tried to do this in the early 90’s,” Woods added when asked to elaborate on Norman. I still don’t know how it will be the biggest benefit of the game. The meaning of the European Tour and the PGA Tour, what they did, and all the governing bodies of the golf game and all the major championships, how they run it. I think you have a different perspective than Greg’s. ”
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When asked about the players who chose to take the LIV tour, Woods went one step further by saying he “turned his back” on the tour that helped shape their career.
“I don’t agree with that,” Woods said. Said when asked About LIV tours and participants. “I think what they did was turn their back on what allowed them to reach this position. Some players didn’t even have the opportunity to experience it. They were amateurs. The organization right from the ranks. And I didn’t really have the opportunity to play here, what it’s like to play a tour schedule or play at some big event. “
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“Some of these players may not have the opportunity to play in the major championships,” Woods continued. “It’s possible. It’s not certain yet. It’s up to all the major championship groups to make that decision. But it’s possible. Some players never get the chance to play in the majors. No. Championship, never have the opportunity to experience this here. Walk the Augusta National Fairway. “
Woods, famous for work ethic, questioned the format of the LIV tour and asked if there was any reason to practice considering the deposit paid by the LIV tour.
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“But what are the incentives to practice what these players are doing for the guaranteed money?” Woods asked reporters on Tuesday. “What is the incentive to go out and make money in the soil? You just received a lot of money in advance, played some events and played 54 holes.”
The format of the LIV Tour is different from the PGA Tour, where you play in a 54-hole shotgun start style rather than a cut.
“I don’t know how positive the move will be in the long run, especially if the LIV organization doesn’t score points in the world rankings and the major championships change the criteria for attending the event. “Hmm,” Woods continued. ..
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“Some of these little kids don’t have the opportunity to experience it, and we don’t have the opportunity to experience these sacred places, walk around, and have the opportunity to play in these championships. It’s sad to see. “
Woods will tee off at the British Open on Thursday after skipping the US Open to prepare his body.