Rickie Fowler’s name was heavily linked with a move to LIV Golf, but the American star opted to stick with the PGA Tour and discussed his decision on Full Swing
Rickie Fowler did not hesitate to discuss the reasoning behind his decision to reject Golf LIV, after the PGA Tour The star addressed the topic during the second season of Netflix is in full swing.
The behind-the-scenes docuseries returned for a second season earlier this week, with much of the second episode focusing on Fowler as he pursued his first major title at the 2023 US Open. As part of his segment, the American also discussed his ties to LIV.
Fowler’s name has been associated with the Saudi-backed league on numerous occasions, including because Jon Rahm’s Decision to make this colossal money transfer last December.
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Fowler, however, chose to stay on tour and revealed that his decision was based on playing against the best players in the world rather than earning more money. “(Joining LIV) wasn’t the best choice for me,” the six-time PGA Tour winner told Netflix cameras.
“I don’t play for a paycheck, I play to compete with the best players in the world and I believe the Tour is the best place to play. I’d like to keep it that way.” This isn’t the first time Fowler has hinted at a possible move to Greg Norman and company.
Fowler addressed the links earlier this year and criticized the efforts of players like Patrick Cantlay, Tiger Woods And Jordan Spieth “These guys put a lot of time and effort into it,” he said. Golf week.
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“I was on the PAC (Player Advisory Council) last year, but I tried to stay away from it because the guys that are on there, I trust. With Jordan, Cantlay, Tiger and them, I just trust that we’ll all end up in a good position and I don’t plan on going anywhere.”
Fowler has never openly criticised the LIV setup despite his Tour loyalty, unlike his fellow star Rory McIlroy. The four-time major winner has presented himself as a kind of spokesman for the PGA Tour following the arrival of LIV, repeatedly taking aim at the breakaway league.
In recent months, however, McIlroy has softened his stance on LIV Golf, even saying at the recent Pebble Beach Pro-Am that those who defected to the breakaway league should be welcomed back onto the Tour without punishment. Fowler, however, disagrees. “I’m probably not in the same situation as Rory,” Fowler said last month.
“Maybe we started in a similar area, but I think it’s a bit of a roller coaster ride on his part. As far as the decision to go somewhere else and just come back, I don’t think it’s a direct path (to return to the Tour). I mean, they made decisions and there has to be something for that. Whether it’s small or big, it’s not up to me.”
