Russel Knox, who is one of nine home players taking part in this week’s Genesis Scottish Open, has had his say on golf’s current affairs; describing the emergence of the LIV Golf Series and the subsequent impact it has had on both the PGA and DP World Tour as “bizarre times,” per a report in the Scotsman.
“One potentially good thing for the European Ryder Cup Team is it’s got rid of all the old boys who were hanging on for dear life, hasn’t it,” he said, referring to the likes of Ian Poulter, Paul Casey, Lee Westwood and Sergio Garcia who now face the possibility of being banned from any future involvement in the event going forward. “They’re gone now. So good, there’ll be a lot of great young players coming in and it might be the best thing that’s ever happened for us.”
Knox, who also sits on the PGA Tour Player Advisory Council said: “It is what it is, they’ve gone for the money and can you blame them for that? Not really. Is it good for golf and something I’d do? No. But I wasn’t offered 150 million! It leaves a weird feeling for me, I just don’t like it. I’m just not a fan.
“If they’re gone, they’re gone in my opinion. Never to be seen again, you won’t be missed. That’s the way I’ve looked at it from day one. They will have to try and claw their way back because they need to. If that Tour doesn’t get world ranking points, they’re going to have play somewhere, if they’re not just doing it for money.”
The former World No.18 added: “I heard something Gary Player said, you can’t have your cake and eat it, too. If you’ve gone and you’re happy with the decision, own up to it, play that tour and be done with it. But the guys trying to double-dip, shame on them, actually.”
The 37-year-old took issue with those that cited “growing the game” as their rationale for moving to the Saudi-backed venture and stated: “I loved Dustin Johnson’s attitude from day one; I’m gone, I’ve owned it, I’m doing it for my family and I’m happy with my decision. How can you not respect someone who has made their…
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