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Apr 25, 2021; Avondale, Louisiana, USA; Cameron Smith shakes hands with Marc Leishman after winning the final round round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 25, 2021; Avondale, Louisiana, USA; Cameron Smith shakes hands with Marc Leishman after winning the final round round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Ever since LIV Golf’s initiation into the world of golf, things have changed at a pace faster than anyone could have previously imagined. The issue surrounding the OWGR ranking point is just the tip of the iceberg. Recently, Marc Leishman’s tweet went viral where he was talking about how he would want to get into the Masters, if possible.
Fans on Twitter were quick to react. Diverse reactions poured in after Leishman’s statement saw the light of day.
LIV Golf player Marc Leishman talks about the Masters
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Marc Leishman has a long legacy of playing the majors. His hold on the game is not only inspirational but also a show of consistency and hard work.
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However, ever since the pro golfer joined LIV Golf, his OWGR ranking is seeing a constant drop. LIV’s issue with the Official World Golf Rankings is a long one.
Leishman talked about how he would try to qualify for the British Open and the US Open if everything aligns. He also hoped to participate in the Masters.
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Apr 24, 2021; Avondale, Louisiana, USA; Marc Leishman wears a wig when introduced to the fans to poke fun at his partner Cameron Smith on the 1st tee during the third round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
He said, “I’ve played pretty much all the majors for the last 12/13 years.. I’ll try to qualify for the British Open and the US Open and if the world rankings happen, I’d love to get into The Masters. If not, I’ll watch it on TV and hopefully watch Cam win it.”
For Marc, a lot is on the line when it comes to the majors. The pro golfer has a record of competing in 30 straight majors. Only time and the OWGR’s decision will decide whether Leishman will be able to maintain his legacy or not.
How did fans react to this LIV player’s tweet?
Fans on Twitter were quick to react. Twitter World was filled with back-to-back reactions on hearing this news. As soon as Marc Leishman’s announced how his streak of playing the masters might break this year, the golf world turned into a frenzy. Golf fans from all around the world started to pour in their reactions to this big announcement.
The majority of the reactions were pertaining to the LIV Golf defector, Marc Leishman, and his drop in Official World Golf Rankings, post making the shift to LIV. At the same time, some of the fans also commented about the latest revelation.
However, Leishman also had his fair share of critics in the comments section.
Seems like a very adult response. Much different than others who won’t qualify because their OWGR dropped due to joining a league that is still too young to earn OWGR points according to rules set forth pre-liv…not because OWGR is blackballing liv
— Reid Politsch (@rpol84) November 21, 2022
Class guy, it baffles me why Leish did not delay his LIV sell out till after the Presidents Cup, he threw away his legacy. he let Greg Norman use him as a pawn… Bye Leish, I enjoyed watching you play, forever you will be known as Greggies bag boy…
— Michael Alexakis (@MichaelAlexaki1) November 21, 2022
You will be in the minority as far as rooting interests go. Most of the world will be rooting for @McIlroyRory … if not him then #2 would be @ShaneLowry0 followed by @ScottieScheff …
— Jim (@Jim22351300) November 21, 2022
People miss watching you play proper golf, @marcleish
— Mark Williams (@Mawilliams67Mw) November 21, 2022
In 13 years, 52 Majors, you'd think you might win one.
— Mike Ditkas Bad Hip (@LaBeets50) November 21, 2022
He should be banned for not knowing the correct name of the event
— IdlePedant (@PedantIdle) November 21, 2022
LIV is bad for the game all the way around. It's done nothing but create hatred and animosity from the beginning. It's a steaming pile of dogshit exhibition series and an embarrassment to the game of professional golf.
— brian acker (@fyredawgb) November 21, 2022
NO MAJOR is a MAJOR without the BEST PLAYERS in the world! Just another RESTRICTED TOURNAMENT!
— D Hill (@DonaldH70692840) November 21, 2022
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LIV players do nothing for the PGA , why should they be invited to play in any Majors?
— wendy bicknell (@LittleGranma66) November 21, 2022
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