Tiger Wood, again in the eye of the storm for controversial statements

The American golfer criticized the Australian for his role on the LIV Tour, the Saudi circuit that competes against the PGA Tour.

American Tiger Woods sued Australian Greg Norman two days after starting your contest on British Openafter this this organization will not invite the Australian to the celebration of its 150th anniversary for being the visible face of the circuit live invitation, funded with money from Saudi Arabia.

“The R&A (British Open organizer) clearly had their opinions and it was their decision. Greg (Norman) has done some things that I think are not in the best interest of our sport and we will return to maybe the most historic and traditional place in golf. I think it’s right “he pointed out war at a press conference.

The three -time winner of the British Open recalled “what the PGA TOUR represents” and what it “gave” to golfers in their careerswins and trophies. “I know Greg (Norman) tried to do it in the early ’90s. It didn’t work then and he’s trying to do it now. I still don’t see how that’s best for the sport.”He added.

About the players to choose LIVincluding Spanish Sergio Garciadisagree the former world No. “I think what they did was turn away from what allows them to get into this position that they have”he said.

Also, Woods threw some malicious questions into the air about the LIV circuit and those who participate in it. “What do these players do for guaranteed money? What is the training incentive? What is the incentive to get out there and win? They just pay you a lot of money up front and you play some 54-hole event with a different atmosphere than we’re used to. “he reflected.

All included, is “very optimistic” about the future of golfincluding “emerging youth”. “The average age goes down and they’re improving earlier and faster and they’re winning at a younger age. They always tell me you can’t get to the top until your late 20s, early 30s, but now see you guys who won championships in their early 20s and are doing it consistently. “held.

Source: Tycsports

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