Tiger Woods opted to not join LIV Golf and pick up a hefty payoff of between $700 million and $800 million. LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman confirmed that Woods turned down the offer in an interview with FOX News’ Tucker Carlson on August 1, 2022.
Tiger Woods Turns Down Massive $700-$800 MILLION Deal from LIV Golf
CEO Norman said that the deal was on the table before he took over the CEO role. He would tell Carlson “That number was out there before I became CEO. So, that number’s been out there, yes. And, look, Tiger’s a needle mover, right?”
As we know, Tiger Woods remains with the PGA Tour and would even throw some exceptionally mild jabs at former PGA stars such as Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson during the British Open. “I think that what they’ve done is they’ve turned their back on what has allowed them to get to this position,” Woods stated.
Woods, whose career has spanned roughly 26 years, would go on to throw heavier jabs at the executive and promotion structure of LIV Golf as a whole.
“What these players are doing for guaranteed money, what is the incentive to practice? What is the incentive to go out there and earn it in the dirt? You’re just getting paid a lot of money upfront and playing a few events and playing 54 holes. They’re playing blaring music and have all these atmospheres that are different.”
What do you think of the recent developments in the PGA vs. LIV Golf situation? It comes off in a very new golf vs. traditional golf, love-of-the-game vs. love-of-the-money fashion but share your thoughts!
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