Greg Norman’s newest swipe on the PGA Tour hasn’t deterred the PGA of America for clearing one other main hurdle {for golfing} rebels who joined his LIV Golf collection.
On of the nice considerations of gamers lured by Norman, together with Aussie star Cameron Smith, was whether or not they’d be capable to compete on the majors.
That highway is now all clear after the PGA of America gave the inexperienced mild for eligible LIV gamers to compete at this yr’s PGA Championship that means they will now play in any respect 4 majors.
The choice from the PGA comes sizzling on the heels of the R&A confirming it might not be altering its stance from final yr the place LIV rebels had been in a position to play with golf’s battle at it’s most tense.
Smith won’t solely be capable to defend his British Open crown but in addition look so as to add to his swag as he’s eligible for all 4 majors, together with the PGA and the Masters who will welcome again 5 former champions, who at the moment are all LIV members, to Augusta in April.
PGA of America CEO, Seth Waugh, stated it whereas there might an answer to the continuing deadlock, with LIV gamers banned from the PGA Tour, the match was about having the most effective gamers play.
“Our choices are all the time primarily based on what’s in the most effective curiosity of the PGA of America and conducting the most effective Championship potential,” PGA of America CEO, Seth Waugh, stated of his resolution.
“Sadly the present division within the skilled sport is just not good for the game or the way forward for the sport. We hope there is perhaps some decision quickly.
“Within the meantime, as all the time, our focus can be on our mission to develop the sport and enhance the lives of our members, who work so arduous to affect tens of millions of lives daily.”
However attendance can be restricted to these LIV members who’re eligible for an invite.
Previous PGA winners, together with Phil Mickelson, together with winners of the opposite majors previously 5 years and winners of the Gamers Championship the previous three years, a gaggle which incorporates Smith, will obtain an invitation to this yr’s PGA.
Talking on the Folks I (Largely) Admire podcast, Norman, the LIV Golf League CEO, continued his assaults on the PGA Tour calling in a “monopolist” operation and tour gamers must be thanking his operation for the latest money injection through a collection of elevated occasions.
“They don’t like competitors. To see what’s occurred at present on the PGA Tour, since LIV got here onto the scene, a large quantity of capital was injected again into the gamers on the PGA Tour,” Norman stated.
“So, to be trustworthy with you, the gamers on the PGA Tour must be giving a standing ovation to LIV, the league, and the gamers for exciting this new injection of cash.”
