‘I’m Happy With’: DP World Tour Veteran Once Pushed Away LIV Golf Jump Question in a Classy Way

European Tour veteran Colin Montgomerie, has been a part of the sport of golf for many decades now, which in itself is a huge accomplishment. The Scottish golfer has seen a lot of changes in the golf world including LIV Golf.

But Montgomerie has made a reputation for his golf achievements and tried to stay clear of any controversy. And an example of the same is from a few months ago, when he was presented with the hot debate of LIV Golf, he dodged the bullet with a smart answer.

Colin Montgomerie on if he would ever join LIV Golf

This year Montgomerie turned 60. And days before his birthday he was approached by Golf Week to talk about the wonderful decades of experience under his belt. In the interview, Colin spoke on many things like Ryder Cup, and his years as a European Tour player but it was a big question related to LIV Tour that tested the player within him. When the interviewer asked Colin if LIV Golf, or something like it, had approached him in his prime would he have taken their offer? Firstly, he described what his buddies on the PGA Tour Champions feel about such an offer.

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He said, “That’s a good question, isn’t it? You know, there’s talk on our Champions tour, which, you know, some of them are saying I wish LIV had a Champions tour four-ball, name a team or name a couple of teams of seniors, I think a number of them would have jumped ship, I’m sure with the money on offer.”

However, for Colin himself money is not that big of a temptation. He clarified “But myself, I’m very happy with what I’m doing right now.” Colin understands that the perks and privileges that LIV is offering are a big deal, but he wouldn’t exchange his current happiness for it.

Montgomerie‘s years on the DP World Tour

Speaking on the matter he further said,” That’s a hypothetical question. So, you can’t really answer it. But at the same time, a few of them I’m sure would have said yes.” 

Colin’s actions speak for themselves more than his actions. For more than 3 decades, he stuck to the European Tour only without swapping it for any other league. And he was greatly rewarded by fate as well. He has won a total of 31 events on the European Tour which is 4th of all time. And now he has completed 10 years on the PGA Tour Champions. A decade ago after turning 50, Montgomerie became a Hall of Famer and started playing on the senior circuit.

Last week he played at the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship. Where he finished on T27. However, he prioritizes excellence and stability at his job more than anything.

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