Jon Rahm predicted this year’s Masters Champions Dinner could be “a little tense” as professional golf continues to be divided by the power struggle between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.
Former green jacket winners including Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia, Patrick Reed and Phil Mickelson have joined the Saudi-backed breakaway tour.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the divide are the likes of Tiger Woods and Fred Couples, who has openly derided Mickelson’s choice.
At the Sentry Tournament of Champions, Rahm explained why he wishes he could be in the room for the annual pre-Masters feast.
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“I think the Masters Champions Dinner’s going to be a little tense compared to how it’s been in the past,” Rahm told reporters. “I keep thinking about it because I wish I could be there and just be able to see how things work out. Too bad the US Open doesn’t have one of them.
“But I think it’s an exciting year. Obviously we’re all curious about how it’s going to work out, but we’re all excited to see how it’s going to unfold and how it’s going to play out for everybody.”
A key battle ground in the current wrangle is the Ryder Cup…
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