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January 13, 2022; Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; Brett Drewitt hits his tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the Sony Open in Hawaii golf tournament at Waialae Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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January 13, 2022; Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; Brett Drewitt hits his tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the Sony Open in Hawaii golf tournament at Waialae Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Saudi League has been the main topic of discussion these days in the golf world. No golfers were willing to admit whether the League had ever approached them or not. However, recently, one of the PGA Tour players, Jason Kokrak, reportedly had revealed he has been in talks with the League.
Saudi League is, supposedly, the main rival of the PGA Tour. Since the purse money, they are offering is higher than that of any other tournaments, the Tour players are expected to play for the League. Although Tiger Woods, Collin Morikawa, and some others have turned down the offers from League, some have shown interest in it. However, none of them have admitted publicly about it ever. At least, until now.
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Jason Kokrak to join the Saudi League!
Dan Rapaport of Golf Digest took Twitter to reveal one of the vital updates about the League.
Just spoke with Jason Kokrak, who said he has been in talks with the Saudi league. Essentially said he wants to make a bunch of money so he can retire at 44 (very specific age) and watch his kids grow up. Honest if nothing else.
In related news, Kokrak has GOLF SAUDI on his bag.
— Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) February 17, 2022
The reporter tweeted, “Just spoke with Jason Kokrak, who said he has been in talks with the Saudi league. Essentially said he wants to make a bunch of money so he can retire at 44 (very specific age) and watch his kids grow up. Honest if nothing else. In related news, Kokrak has GOLF SAUDI on his bag.”
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Kokrak is a 36-year-old American professional golfer. The current world no. 24 is the second international ambassador to join the Golf Saudi after Gary Player. He had revealed his interest to play for the League before as well. He said, “If somebody pays me enough money that my kids’ kids are going to have a good head start on life, then I am going to have to take full advantage.”
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May 30, 2021; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Charles Schwab Challenge winner Jason Kokrak hoists the Marvin Leonard Trophy after the final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports/REUTERS
Jason further added that he would like to make as much money in as less time. And if the League could offer him that, he is ready to play for them. Jason has his mind ready for what he wants to do. However, do the fans reciprocate the same thoughts?
Fans’ reaction to the post
The opinions of fans clashed since half of them supported the golfer while the other half didn’t.
He has $20m in earnings already and the tour has retirement policy in place. Its greed, nothing more. He could retire tomorrow.
— James Cochrane (@JCGOLFBET) February 17, 2022
Would anyone turn down 5x earnings at a much easier job in this thread? Nope
— tony (@ToneZone5) February 17, 2022
You must know that's not $20 mil in his pocket. He makes good money yes, but he won't net anywhere near 20 after agents, caddies, travels expenses…etc
— Andrew Roskan (@andrewroskam) February 17, 2022
Appreciate his honesty.
— Monday Q Info (@acaseofthegolf1) February 17, 2022
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Why do people care that much about who is joining what ? Up to them
— Dan (@AussieGeckotv) February 18, 2022
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The choice to join the League is of Jason’s. And if he thinks it is the right decision, then there is nothing anybody can do. Since one of the many had revealed his intention to join the Saudi League, it wouldn’t be long since many came forward with their decision.
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