In the middle of his participation in the RBC Canadian Open, the North American, winner of two major tournaments, addressed the controversy generated by the Saudi super league. Rory McIlroy also criticized golfers who are in London competing for the new tour.
This Thursday was a busy day for golf. In the early hours of the day, Jay Monahan, commissioner of the PGA, issued a statement advising that players who participate in LIV Golf will be suspended from the North American tour, formalizing a threat that had already been issued months ago. .
This means that players who play in the RBC Canadian Open (of the PGA) have been constantly consulted about this veto, giving many signs of support for the traditional tour. One of the most blunt was Justin Thomas, who started off by saying he was “satisfied” with the measure.
“I think anyone who’s shocked clearly didn’t hear the message that Jay and everyone else sent. (The players) took that risk going in, whether they thought it was a risk or not.” he added the newest winner of the PGA Championship.
In the same vein, he maintained his support and enthusiasm with the round where he has already won five times. “As I have said throughout, I have great belief and confidence in the PGA Tour and where we are going and continuing to grow. These guys just aren’t going to be part of it. Thomas started.
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When asked what the relationship with the “rebels” would be like when they all meet at the US Open (the majors are held independently of the PGA), Justin downplayed the encounter. “It is what it is. I think we’re all adults, and we understand that there will be guys you can prank on and guys you have to leave alone, but in the end, we’re all here to win a title. “, hill.
But he was not the only one to speak, since Rory McIlroy did not avoid giving his opinion on the players who chose to play in the Saudi millionaire super league. “Jay (Monahan) has been pretty transparent that he will act within the rules of the tournament and the rules set out for a PGA Tour member. All you do is basically follow the rules “commented the Briton.
In any case, he confessed that he will see the event which takes place from this Thursday to Saturday at the Centurion Club in London. “I have a good number of guys there who I call friends who play. Yeah, sure, I’ll watch it and I’ll know what it’s all about “, he finished.
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