Kevin Na is among the famous names on the PGA Tour and plays good golf. He finished strong at the 2022 Charles Schwab Challenge at a challenging golf course and was in the news for his excellent ball striking. However, Na has recently been in the limelight after making a disappointing announcement on social media.
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The American professional on Saturday sent a shock wave throughout the golf world. He made an astonishing announcement about his alliance with the PGA Tour through Twitter. He tweeted a lengthy statement about resigning from the PGA Tour, and he stated that the fans can now see him on the LIV Golf Invitational Series from next week.
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HONOLULU, HAWAII – JANUARY 13: Kevin Na of the United States walks onto the 14th green during the first round of the Sony Open in Hawaii at Waialae Country Club on January 13, 2022, in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
Moreover, he tweeted about the same through his official Twitter account, including a four-line caption. The 33rd-ranked golfer in the Official World Golf Rankings is the first professional to resign from the PGA Tour because of the strict policies of the Tour.
In the long statement, Na wrote, “I am sad to share that I have chosen to resign from the PGA Tour. This has not been an easy decision and not one taken lightly. I hope the current policies change and I’ll be able to play on the PGA Tour again.” His caption on the tweet said, “This was a very difficult decision for me. I hope my fans will continue to support me wherever I choose to play. Thank you..” Moreover, he took drastic measures as he could not play in the LIV Golf Invitational Series while being a member of the PGA Tour. Na would face disciplinary action if he played on the rival tour. However, it will be interesting to see how the PGA Tour reacts to the announcement.
The golf world reacts to the disappointing Kevin Na announcement
As soon as the announcement came to light, the golf Twitter became a frenzy. Fans from all parts of the world started to react to Na’s latest announcement. The fans had a mixed reaction to the 38-year-old professional’s bold move. Some of them condemned his plan to resign from the PGA Tour. At the same time, other fans supported him and told him that he is a free agent and is entitled to his own choice.
I’m a huge Na fan and support the move. He is free to make the best financial and lifestyle choices for himself and the Na family.
— Dave (@DaveSinger24) June 4, 2022
A self employed person should be free to ply their trade anywhere. I bet in a few years all the top players will be playing a certain amount of events on the LIV tour.
— Andy Bunday (@infinityteam100) June 4, 2022
Just don’t understand why these folks just don’t say, the money is life changing and doing it for my family. The rest of this and other comments are just BS. Listen no one is going to begrudge guys taking the money, but the justification stuff is all BS.
— Jeff Daner (@jeffdaner) June 4, 2022
Totally understand. Selfishly I wish you’d stay on tour, but at the end of the day it’s your job and you have every right to do what you feel is best for you and your family. Personally I’d wait a couple months or year to see how things with LIV play out, and not be first to go
— Austin Stevens (@AustinDStevens) June 4, 2022
Have never met a Kevin na fan in my life but I’ll keep my eye out
— Shane B (@strait_vibinn) June 4, 2022
You made the right call, Kevin. Looking forward to watching you on the LIV tour!
— Nick Adams (@NickAdamsinUSA) June 4, 2022
I admire your openness and especially your decision to separate from the Tour. It’s a gutsy call. Still I cherish my framed copy of the flag/glove/ball from the famous Valero Open incident 😎
— Trvl8r (@trvl8r) June 4, 2022
Good for you Kevin, do what's best for your family! Personally I don't give a damn about the @PGATOUR but I do enjoy watching it. I'll watch Liv as well, once I can figure out where to watch it lol
— just me (@plumcrazy13) June 4, 2022
Got to respect early walking this one Kevin. Full commitment pic.twitter.com/iDiLsXAS8C
— Flushing It (@flushingitgolf) June 4, 2022
Don't say you want the freedom to play where you want.
Say you want the money.
— Alex Blyth (@AlexBlyth7) June 4, 2022
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How did Na finish at the 2022 Charles Schwab Challenge?
The Tour professional finished strong at the tournament. He ended the event with an overall score of five-under-par. As a result, Na finished in tied seventh position on the leaderboard. Moreover, Kevin carded a final round of one-under-par, 69 to finish four shots off the lead. His final round of 69 included one eagle, one bogey, and seven pars on the opening nine holes. As a result, he moved out in one-under-par, 34. Furthermore, Na made two birdies and two bogeys on the back nine. As a result, he made the turn in level-par, 35. Do you think he will play again?
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