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The LIV Golf Invitational Series’ first event is in its closing stages, and the new tour has already caught the eyes of the fans. The rival tour against PGA Tour includes some of the biggest names in the sport, like Dustin Johnson and Kevin Na, and the golf world is talking a lot about their decision to play on the LIV Golf. Moreover, Paige Spiranac recently spoke about the same while shockingly commenting on both professionals.

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The two Tour professionals have been in the limelight for their decision regarding shifting to the Saudi-backed golf league. Moreover, the former professional, Spiranac, recently commented about Johnson’s reason for joining the rival golf tour. She spoke about the same in the latest episode of the podcast ‘Playing a Round With Paige Renee’ with her co-host, Amanda Rose. Paige even mentioned that both professionals do not care about the sport.

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Moreover, Paige Spiranac mentioned how Johnson mentioned the new LIV Golf opportunity is a great one for the sport. At the same time, the 29-year-old social media fame said that she does not have a problem with the players, but with the PR statements they presented to the public. In the process, Spiranac made a bold comment about both Kevin and Johnson, which will shock everyone.

Paige Spiranac makes a bold comment on Dustin Johnson and Kevin Na

She said, “Kevin Na came out and also said something very similar, where he was like, this is just where I see my career going. It’s great for my family, Dustin Johnson put out a statement kind of saying the same thing. This is for my family, it is a great opportunity and great for the progression of the game. My beef with the PR statements that these players put out, is that they keep talking about the growth of the game, growing the game of golf, the progression of the game.”

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Spiranac added, “But these guys give two sh**s about the progression of golf. You think Dustin Johnson really cares about growing the game of golf, like come on that and that’s my issue with it is that it’s these PR statements that make it seem like it’s this like they’re doing the right thing.

Moreover, Paige’s words prove her disagreement with the statements of the 2020 Masters champion and Na. At the same time, it also depicts that maybe she feel’s that both the professionals did it not for the sport.

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How did Dustin Johnson play at the 2022 PGA Championship?

The American professional did not play as expected at the second major championship event of the year. He ended the tournament with an overall score of six over par. As a result, he missed the cutline by two strokes. Moreover, Johnson carded a second round of three-over-par, 73, and could not make it through the weekend.

His round of 73 on Friday included two bogeys, two birdies, and one double-bogey on the opening nine holes. As a result, he moved out in two-over-par, 37. Dustin made two bogeys and one birdie on the back nine to end his round.

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