Justin Harding admitted there were times he felt “uncomfortable” at the Genesis Scottish Open following the legal row over whether LIV golfers should be allowed to play.
The South African, who has participated in both of the rebel tour’s events so far, is one of four stars to have successfully challenged the decision to bar them from the Renaissance Club showdown.
A round of 65 helped Harding make much of the early running in East Lothian.
But he hinted at tension, although he refused to be drawn on how it had manifested itself, between the breakaway quartet – which comprises Harding as well as Adrian Otaegui, Branden Grace and Ian Poulter – and PGA Tour members.
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The four were late additions to the field after a court ruled in their favour when they challenged their bans from the tournament.
“There are times when it’s a little bit uncomfortable when you’re walking around,” Harding said.
“The European Tour guys have been fine. The PGA Tour guys are in a completely different boat but I don’t really want to get into the sceptics of all of that. We’re just going to have to let it play out.
“I’m trying my best just to play…
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