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USA Today via Reuters

The famous pro golfer, Patrick Cantlay has remained at the center of rumors around LIV Golf. Many have suspected a possible defection on Cantlay’s part, time and again. However, Patrick Cantlay has denied rumors of such a defection on multiple occasions. Recently, when he presented his LIV Golf theory, he was faced with consequences. Two of his major sponsors pulled back after hearing what Cantlay had to say, leaving the professional “open” in the market of sponsors yet again.

Who were the sponsors that pulled back from Patrick Cantlay?

The two sponsors that chose to pull away from Patrick Cantlay post his comments on his LIV Golf theory are Hugo Boss and Titleist. This was one of the effects of Patrick Cantlay’s LIV Golf theory highlighting how the breakaway league has improved the situation of the PGA Tour as a consequence of the increased competition.

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Even though Titleist has not confirmed its move yet, Patrick Cantlay has spoken up about Hugo Boss leaving his side. But what were the comments that rendered Cantlay a shortage of sponsors and marked his return on the sponsor market?

Cantlay said, “It’s been a competition for top talent, like any other business. I think that it’s been interesting how much it’s changed golf…will be a massive benefit for the viewer. It’s been really good and will be good for professional golf in the long run. But it’s been such a polarizing issue..”, according to Golf Magic.

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This proclamation by the renowned pro golfer has added fuel to the fire of him being on Greg Norman’s list for a new addition to LIV Golf. All in all, such updates have definitely increased the level of competition for the Sentry Tournament of Champions ahead.

Patrick Cantlay talked about rumors of moving to LIV Golf

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The famous professional golfer once clarified his stance on the rumors of him possibly defecting to LIV Golf. Cantlay made it clear he was not making a move to LIV Golf and shut off the rumors. However, he did not completely deny the possibility of him making such a move in the future.

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Although, at the current moment, the World No. 4 has denied any such allegations and has tried to put a stop to the rumors of his move.

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