Golf fanatic Stephen Curry is intrigued by the the reason why a few of the world’s greatest golfers are leaving the PGA Tour to affix the controversial Saudi Arabian skilled golf league.
“I'm very curious as to what the entire form of settlement is that makes these guys need to soar ship, particularly proper now,” Curry stated. “I’m certain that may proceed to indicate itself.”
Dustin Johnson, ranked thirteenth on the earth, on Tuesday grew to become the newest golfer to resign from the PGA Tour to play within the contentious Saudi-backed tour, which is selecting up steam and threatening the premier North American golf tour’s dominance. Johnson will be a part of six-time main champion Phil Mickelson and American Kevin Na in taking part within the inaugural LIV Golf event close to London, which begins Friday.
Curry stated he’s “very fascinated” by what’s spurring the motion.
“There’s sure moments the place there’s the acknowledgment that the tour has carried out a tremendous job supporting gamers, however there’s all the time room for enchancment on methods to extend the income streams, their possession of what the tour is doing, their consciousness of what the tour is doing – all these conversations – looks as if there’s accountability and conversations on either side,” Curry stated.
“I’m certain the cash is a giant a part of it, however I don’t know what the opposite penalties are going to be, the punishments, regardless of the fallout is by way of them leaving the tour.”
Curry stated he didn’t know sufficient to touch upon these specifics, however, as a fan, he's “curious in regards to the whys of their leaping ship.
“It’s attention-grabbing to see some guys converse in regards to the legacy of the tour, that there's room for enchancment, however they’re loyal to the traditions and historical past,” he continued. “[I] perceive that they nonetheless need to chase trophies and championships that imply one thing within the historical past of the sport of golf.”