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May 18, 2021; Kiawah Island, South Carolina, USA; Bryson DeChambeau smiles while walking off the ninth tee during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Resort. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters
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May 18, 2021; Kiawah Island, South Carolina, USA; Bryson DeChambeau smiles while walking off the ninth tee during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Resort. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters
The news that every golf fan all over the globe was waiting for is finally here. Bryson DeChambeau has broken his silence. The professional was yet to speak whether he plans to stay or move from the PGA Tour. Yesterday, the Mad Scientist stated on his Twitter account concerning the same.
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Is Bryson DeChambeau joining the Saudi Golf League?
The Mad Scientist, who is a one-time major championship winner and famous for long-hitting, intent to stay. In his statement he wrote:
“While there has been a lot of speculation surrounding my support for another tour, I want to make it very clear that as long as the best players in the world are playing the PGA Tour, so will I.”
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Sep 3, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Bryson DeChambeau celebrates after making a putt on the 18th green during the second round of the Tour Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports/REUTERS
As of now, I am focused on getting myself healthy and competing again soon. I appreciate all the support.” As soon as, Bryson issued the statement, Twitter exploded with reactions about the same.
The golf world reacts to Bryson DeChambeaus’ statement
The golf fans all over the world had mixed reactions about Bryson staying with the PGA Tour. Nonetheless, it is a sigh of relief for the golfing fans as well as for Bryson himself.
What a half-hearted statement this is…! The only reason is because the best players are playing PGA? Nothing else?
— Philip (@plbHQ) February 20, 2022
Exactly right. The best players in the world are on the PGA tour. The Saudi League will be an exhibition tour for over the hill athletes. What’s exciting about a tour where golfers get paid a ton of $ no matter how they perform?
— Frank (@Frank60566087) February 20, 2022
— Grudgie the Whale (@grudging1) February 20, 2022
Golf is one of the last bastions of pure, individual competition. No teammates (except events like the Ryder Cup), no franchise owner, no multi year contract, no guarantees. Your accomplishment, your fortune and your legacy is what you make it.
— Frank (@Frank60566087) February 20, 2022
What was the supposed offer given to Bryson DeChambeau?
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The Saudi Golf League emerged as a supposed rival tour to the PGA Tour as well as, to the DP World Tour. Saudi Golf League supposedly offered Bryson DeChambeau a sum of a whopping $135 million to become the face of the Saudi Golf League. However, as soon as the news broke, Bryson denied all the allegations.
Read more: Bryson DeChambeau Addresses Rumors About Him Leaving the PGA Tour
Moreover, the PGA Tour has made it very clear, that if any professionals join the Saudi Golf League, the professionals will serve a suspension from the PGA Tour. The suspension can likely be turned into a lifetime ban from playing on the PGA Tour as well.
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