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John will see Rahmo Defend Your US Open This week the title but first addressed the emergence of LIV Golf.
Rahm told reporters on Tuesday that he did not see the appeal of playing in a Saudi-backed golf league, nor was playing 54-hole golf an actual tournament.
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Jon Rahm of Spain shoots on the fifth tee during the practice round before the US Open golf tournament at The Country Club on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in Brookline, Mass.
(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
“I see other people’s appeal to LIV golf. I see some points and arguments they might like,” Rahm said. “To be honest, the format part is not really appealing to me. Shotgun three days, to me, ain’t a golf tournament – no cut. It’s that easy. I want to play against the best in the world and a format that has been going on for hundreds of years. That’s what I want to see.”
Rahm said he talked about the financial implications of going to LIV golf, but he and his wife were happy with the money they made with PGA TourHe said the history of the tour and its legacy was something he cared about.
Jon Rahm of Spain answers a reporter’s question during a media availability ahead of the US Open golf tournament at The Country Club on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in Brookline, Mass.
(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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“Yeah, money is great… If I get $400 million, will our lifestyle change? No, it won’t change one bit. Frankly, I can retire now with everything I’ve built up.” And I will live a very happy life and never play golf again. I have never really played a game of golf for monetary reasons. I play for the love of the game and I want to play against the best players in the world.
“I’ve always been interested in history and heritage and right now he’s on the PGA Tour. When you win the Memorial Championship it has a meaning. When you win the Arnold Palmer event at Bay Hill, it has a meaning. When you win the Arnold Palmer event at Bay Hill.” There’s a feeling when you conquer LA, Torre (Pines), some of these historic sites. To me, it means a lot.
“My heart is with the PGA Tour.”
Jon Rahm of Spain answers a reporter’s question during a media availability ahead of the US Open golf tournament at The Country Club on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in Brookline, Mass.
(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
LIV golf was a topic of conversation After hunting down several PGA Tour golfers. The league held its first three-round event last weekend with Charl Schwartzel as the first winner.
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The US Open starts on Thursday.