Collin Morikawa shuts down LIV Golf speculation: ‘I’m here to stay on the PGA Tour’
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Two-time major champion Collin Morikawa is perfectly content with the PGA Tour.
The five-time PGA Tour winner took to social media on Tuesday to put an end to any speculation that he could be the next player to drop his Tour membership for join the rival Saudi-backed golf league.
Collin Morikawa of the United States plays his tee shot on the ninth hole during the second round of the 2022 USOpen Championship at The Country Club on June 17, 2022 in Brookline, Massachusetts.
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“Last week at my press conference, I said the media loves to create drama. Sure enough, I woke up this morning thinking I was next. I don’t mean I’m telling you. I said but… I told you so,” Morikawa said. apparently referring to reports that Brooks Koepka was the last player to drop out of the Tour for LIV Golf’s first US tournament next week.
“To put it for the record, again, you’re all absolutely wrong. I’ve said it since February at Riviera that I’m here to stay on the PGA Tour and nothing has changed.”
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At the US Open, Morikawa called the focus on the rival league a “distraction”.
Collin Morikawa celebrates after drilling the 18th hole for a birdie during the final round of the Masters golf tournament on Sunday April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia.
(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
“It’s crazy to see and hear all these rumors because that’s what they are, isn’t it?” he said, via Golf Channel. “I can all read all this stuff, but everybody says to their kids, don’t believe what’s on the internet. That’s what we’re doing. That’s exactly what we’re doing right now. “
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Following reports that Koepka was leaving, Abraham Ancer announced on Twitter that he was joining LIV Golf.
“It was not a decision I took lightly. I am extremely grateful and want to thank the PGA Tour for the opportunities I have had in my career so far. I look forward to what the future holds for my career,” reads his statement.
Abraham Ancer of Mexico comes out of a bunker on the second hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday April 8, 2021 in Augusta, Ga.
(AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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In a meeting with players on Tuesday, commissioner Jay Monahan discussed proposed schedule changes and purse increases, which included a series of eight events worth at least $160 million in total winnings. .
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