Days after winning the inaugural LIV Golf Team Championship, 4 Aces captain Dustin Johnson is already ringing the changes.
Johnson, who also finished top of the season-long individual standings, has decided to shake his team up by trading Talor Gooch for Peter Uihlein, according to ESPN.
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Like his new captain, Uihlein was one of the strongest performers on the Saudi-backed series this year, finishing third overall to take home a $4million bonus. In total he made more than $12million in on-course earnings.
Patrick Reed and Pat Perez are both reported to be remaining with the 4 Aces for 2023.
Gooch, who himself made around $10million, is now set to join Bubba Watson’s Niblicks, with James Piot the most likely candidate to make way after his attitude was slated by team-mate Harold Varner III.
Meanwhile Uihlein’s departure leaves a space on Brooks Koepka’s Smash team, it is rumoured to be set aside for one of several new recruits.
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LIV officials have been open about their desire to make changes to the format for next year. They expect to have a roster of 60 players, with a reserve player for each team.
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