The winner of four majors will join the millionaire and controversial Saudi circuit and will be the fourth planetary monarch to join it. For their part, in the United States, they are preparing a formula to stop the leak of figures. During this day, the Mexican Abraham Ancer announced his incorporation.
The LIV Golf Invitational Series, the controversial Saudi circuit that threatens to strip it of the hegemony of the PGA Tour, is preparing a new blow for the North American circuit. This is the signing of American Brooks Koepka, former world number one according to the British newspaper The Telegraph.
The athlete, upset when he was consulted about the situation at the last US Open, will arrive on the new circuit for a millionaire sum and will be the fourth former planetary monarch to join it. after Dustin Johnson, Martin Kaymer and Lee Westwood.
Koepka has struggled with various hip issues for the past few years and it was only last season that he managed to get back to his level. However, this year has been marked by irregularity and the results have not accompanied it.
The new league will hand out a total of US$255 million in prize money across its eight tournaments this year, which has attracted a variety of athletes. Between them, to the Mexican Abraham Ancer, who formalized his incorporation into the circuit, in which Phil Mickelson, Patrick Reed and Sergio García, among other personalities, are already present.
The PGA’s response
Faced with this sustained drain of talent, the PGA is preparing a series of changes, which should be confirmed soon. One of the proposals under consideration is the creation of eight non-cup tournaments for the top 50 in this year’s FedEx Cup, handing out a prize pool of $20 million each.
A few weeks ago, the PGA announced a ban on those who chose to participate in LIV from their tournaments. “They have chosen to compete this week without the release of media rights and events, are suspended or ineligible to participate in tournaments on our circuit, including the Presidents Cup “, announced the commissioner Jay Monahan.
“These players made their decision for their own financial reasons, but they cannot demand the same benefits, considerations and opportunities from the PGA Tour. This expectation disrespects our fans and partners. “, he added in a letter addressed to all the players.
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