‘It’s Not Playing Centre Field For The Yankees’: High Level PGA Tour Official Publicly Mocks LIV Golf

The golf industry is currently experiencing a major clash between two of its major players: the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. The tension between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf has led to a heated debate in the golf industry. The Saudi-backed tour is accused of luring PGA Tour players. Pro-PGA fans are also scrutinising those who have made this leap. The rivalry between the two tours has reached a point where lawsuits against one another are being filed.

In a conversation with Taylor Zarzour, PGA Tour Policy Board director, Jimmy Dunne, talked about the competitive differences inherited by both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.

Comparison of PGA Tour and LIV Golf made by Jimmy Dunne

The rivalry between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf has been the hot topic for the entire golf fraternity. LIV golf has received a lot of hate from the prominent members of the sport. In a recent interview on “The Starter” with Taylor Zarzour, PGA Tour Policy Board director, Jimmy Dunne, spoke about the competitive differences that lie between both tours.

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Taylor Zarzour asked Jimmy, “The big pushback of the new tour is been, it doesn’t feel like what they are playing for matters. Do you think that’s fair? In reply Jimmy laughingly said, “Well, look I got a lot of friends on that, they play the LIV, and you know it’s what it is. But you know there is no angst out there.” Jimmy in its mockery tone further said, “Even if I try to be as subject as possible, you can’t really say I am really concerned about what happens.”

Taking a hilarious jab on the money loaded tour, he further said, “I am concerned that a couple of guys don’t break their back carrying their money.” Even if he says he doesn’t care about the LIV golf, his personal biased against the tour was evident from his tone. Throughout his reply, he couldn’t stop but mock the Saudi backed tour. He ended his reply by saying, “If they are enjoying it, I am happy for them, but its not playing center field for the Yankees.”

LIV Golf strangled in its own law suit against the PGA Tour

The tug of war between the PGA Tour and LIV golf is ongoing. The most recent of their struggles was the banning of LIV golfers by the PGA Tour. The suspended golfers had imposed a lawsuit on the PGA Tour, and Greg Norman also joined in the fight. But making use of an opportunity, the PGA Tour took the opportunity to seek discovery from the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and question Yasir Al-Rumayyan, governor of PIF. Although his lawyers had requested an investigation into the probe, which was rejected by a northern California U.S. District Court judge,

The situation has become increasingly contentious, with neither side willing to back down or seek a peaceful resolution. The ongoing legal battle between LIV and the PGA Tour has created a difficult and uncertain situation for all involved.

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