‘Those Two Makes Zero Sense’: Golf World Reacts as LIV Golf Defector Throws Away His 27 Years of Legacy as His Colleague and Him Takes a Stern Decision

Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter are prominent Ryder Cup legends and members of the LIV Golf League. They have chosen not to participate in the final qualifying rounds for The Open Championship. This unexpected decision has sparked speculation regarding their absence. It has also drawn attention to potential implications for their golfing careers.

Lee Westwood, known for his remarkable streak of 28 consecutive Open Championship appearances, will miss the tournament for the first time in nearly three decades.

The exclusion of Westwood from the Senior Open, following a financial dispute with the DP World Tour, adds another layer of intrigue to his absence from the Open qualifier.

Westwood and Poulter opt out of Open Championship qualifying rounds

Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter, both are renowned golfers and Ryder Cup legends. Both have decided not to participate in the final qualifying rounds for The Open Championship. The reasons behind their choices have not been officially disclosed. Hence, leaving room for speculation.

Westwood’s absence is particularly notable due to his long-standing tradition of consistent participation in the prestigious tournament.

Lee Westwood’s exclusion from the Senior Open, a tournament scheduled after The Open Championship, stems from outstanding fines exceeding £800,000 imposed by the DP World Tour. These fines were a consequence of Westwood’s involvement in the LIV Golf League. They led to a dispute between the player and the Tour.

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Westwood maintains that his resignation from the Tour relieves him of the obligation to pay the financial penalty. It remains unclear whether Westwood’s decision to skip the Open qualifier is directly linked to his exclusion from the Senior Open.

Fan reactions, and implications for Westwood, Poulter

Fan reactions on social media platforms have varied in response to Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter’s decision to skip the Open Championship qualifying rounds. The following reflect a range of opinions expressed by fans since a tweet was put out by a page on Twitter.

“Those two make zero sense. They made a huge stink about not being able to play the majors and other PGA events, but they’ve both not even tried to play in multiple major qualifying events.”

“Ian is no longer competitive.”

“Shouldn’t have to qualify if the world rankings weren’t trying to destroy the integrity of the game the past year. Hope he makes it in regardless like he did the US Open.”

“Westy and Poulter just know it’s over for them lmao. They don’t want to be embarrassed and not qualify.”

“It’s good to see Poults and Lee putting an end to the charade and embracing the fact that they’re fully washed and just not competitive anymore. Best to leave it to players who still matter. Cheers, boys!”

“The tournament is worse off for not having Westy and Ian.”

These fan reactions showcase a range of perspectives. Including questioning the players’ choices, commenting on their competitive status, expressing hopes for qualification. As well as suggesting a possible decline in their performance.

Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter’s decision to opt out of the final qualifying rounds for The Open Championship has generated speculation. Official disclosure of reasons behind their choice is awaited. This leaves fans speculating. Potential factors such as competitiveness, financial disputes, or strategic considerations are being thought of.

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