When it was believed that golfers Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau had been tempted to play in the Super League of Golf, a project headed by Australian Greg Norman to compete with the PGA Tour, the Americans announced their refusal of this ambitious tour to be born .
Dustin Johnson, former world number 1 confirmed his commitment to the PGA Tour, as did his compatriot Bryson DeChambeau. Both put to rest rumors that they could join the Saudi- and Norman-backed Golf Super League.
It all became clear as follows: “There has been much speculation in recent months about an alternative tour, much of which appears to have included myself and my future in professional golf,” the 37-year-old Johnson said in a statement.
But there is more: “I think the time has come to put an end to that speculation. I am fully committed to the PGA Tour. I am grateful for the opportunity to play on the best circuit in the world and for everything it has provided me and my family. While there will always be areas where our circuit can improve and evolve, I am grateful to our leaders and the many sponsors who make the PGA Tour the premier golf circuit in the world.” on the PGA Tour.
To the declaration of the current number 9 in the world ranking (OWGR), DeChambeau’s was added. The eight-time winner on the PGA Tour, including the US Open in 2020, posted on his Twitter: “Although there has been a lot of speculation surrounding my support of another tour, I want to make it clear that as long as the best players in the world are playing the PGA Tour, so will I. From now on, I’m focused on getting healthy and racing again soon. I appreciate all the support,” the 28-year-old said.
DeChambeau says the best players in the world are on the PGA Tour
The voices of both golfers join those of other PGA Tour players who feel comfortable on the circuit that has given them fame and prestige, such as Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland, Jon Rahm from Spain (current number 1 in the world), also Americans Collin Morikawa, Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas. All placed among the top 15 in the world ranking.
At the moment, no golfer has publicly declared himself in favor of the Super League proposal, which promises millionaire sums as ‘fixed’ starting points and prizes.
JAY MONAHAN WARNS AGAIN
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan warned players this week that if they want to go to the Saudi-backed league they will have to make a decision, reiterating that if they leave they will lose their PGA Tour card.
“I’ve told the players we’re going to move on and anyone who’s undecided needs to make a decision,” Monahan said Wednesday. And he reiterated that those who sign with the new Saudi league will lose their PGA membership and will not be able to return. “The tour is having an incredible time” after a series of tournaments on the west coast.
Monahan’s warning represents a blow to Greg Norman and LIV Golf Investments, which was preparing to announce the start of its project with a group of 20 players.
Jay Monahan gives Greg Norman another hard blow
“All this talk about the league and money distracts our players, partners and most importantly the fans. We are focused on not putting pressure “added Monahan
To top it off he took up Niemann’s victory. “They saw it last week with the triumph of Joaquín Niemann, who received the trophy from a legend (host Tiger Woods) that inspired him to play”, after the Chilean’s victory in The Genesis Invitational.
“You can’t replay those moments,” the commissioner added after meeting this week with PGA Tour players ahead of the Honda Classic tournament in Florida.
