Last Updated: 22/06/22 23:55 Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Former world number one Rory McIlroy says he was surprised by Brooks Koepka’s decision to star in the Saudi-backed LIV Invitational series Former world number one Rory McIlroy says he was surprised by Brooks Koepka’s decision to star in the Saudi-backed LIV Invitational series Rory McIlroy says he is surprised by the “double” behavior of some of the golfers who have joined the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational series. The Big Four winner Brooks Koepka is the latest big name player to leave the PGA Tour to join the controversial split series. Koepka retired from Thursday’s PGA Tour, Connecticut Traveler Championship, and will compete in the second LIV event in Portland next week. He will follow Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau and Phil Mickelson to the LIV series. “Am I surprised? McIlroy asked before the Travelers’ Championship. “Yeah Al that sounds pretty crap to me, Looks like Al that sounds crap to me, Looks like Al that sounds crap to me, Looks like Al that sounds crap to me, Looks like Al that sounds crap to me, Looks like Al that sounds crap to me . “But it is very ambiguous for them to say one thing and then do something else; all the way, publicly and privately, all that.” World No. 4 Collin Morikawa has denied rumors that he will follow Koepka in the LIV series, as has Justin Thomas, who is out of the Travelers Championship due to injury. “Before the rumors started circulating, I decided at WD to take care of myself and rest my back, which I improved on earlier this week,” he wrote on Twitter. “I just make sure to take care of it and get it ready for the rest of the PGA season as planned. I do not like to miss one of my best / favorite @TravelersChamp events!” Twitter Due to your consent preferences, you may not view these Privacy Options
PGA commissioner Jay Monahanh has unveiled plans to compete with the LIV series, which includes cash prize increases from 2024 and a lucrative “Fall Series”. McIlori has been in fantastic form for the past month, winning the Canadian Open and then moving on to the US Open, which was won by Matt Fitzpatrick. He says there is a bit of “fatigue” as he prepares to play for the fourth consecutive week, but he is “excited” to try to continue his high level of play. “I have a night in my own bed in Florida on Monday night, which was very nice. But, yes, I came back here yesterday and played pro-am today and I’ll go early tonight. It started early again tomorrow. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Matt Fitzpatrick says he received a congratulatory phone call from Jack Nicklaus after his victory at the US Open in Brooklyn.
Matt Fitzpatrick says he received a congratulatory phone call from Jack Nicklaus after his victory at the US Open in Brooklyn. “But I’m excited to start and especially to continue the form I am. I play very good golf and I want to keep trying to do that. “I think the three weeks I played were like a very demanding Memorial golf course. Canada was not that demanding, but when you get into a fight and play a weekend like that, it takes a lot. And then you go with a US Open. , so I think it’s a combination of everything. “I’m mentally very well, but, you know, it ‘s nice to rest this afternoon and get a good night’ s sleep and get ready to play tomorrow. But four consecutive weeks is very rare for me these days. I’ve not played four in a row. for a long time and you are starting to remember why! “ Get the best deals and book one of 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland