– It will be exciting to see what happens, because it will change professional golf. For better or worse, I do not know. We are at a crossroads, says Hovland to news. He is among those who, for example, have no plans to participate in the controversial Liv series, which is sponsored by a Saudi Arabian fund. He emphasizes this above news. Saudi Arabia’s violation of several human rights has led to criticism from several quarters, including from Amnesty. Many believe the country “sportswashes” its reputation by supporting the tour. Hovland is playing this weekend US Open. The tournament opened well for the Norwegian, but on Friday he did not manage the cut limit after, among other things, nine bogey strokes. Has not received a financial offer But when he returns to the PGA Tour, there will be some big names who are not present. Phil Mickelson, Patrick Reed, Dustin Johnson and Charl Schwartzel are among them. The latter won the first tournament and his cash prize was a total of 4.75 million dollars – that is around 46 million kroner. FIRST WINNER: Charl Schwartzel won the first Liv tournament. Here with the President of the Saudi Golf Association Majed Al Sorour and Director of the Saudi Arabia Foundation Yasir Al-Rumayyan. Photo: PAUL CHILDS / Reuters For example, Hovland is not particularly worried about the lack of profiles in the PGA. – There are big names who have played a lot in the PGA Tour. It’s probably tough to watch for the PGA. I do not know how many people have to leave before it gets really bad, but as it is now, we are doing well, says the 24-year-old. – How difficult was it to say no? – I have not received any specific figures, so there was nothing to say no to. I thrive very well in the PGA, and will keep up with it as it is now. – What can make you change your mind? – I do not know. Will “cash” in Per Haugsrud, who comments on the PGA Tour on Eurosport, does not think the sport of golf is at a clear crossroads already now. He believes that those who are ready for the Liv series are mainly golfers who want to get the most out of their golf careers and earn good money. – There are some names there, but I do not think so many will miss most so much. But Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau would probably have been included in the PGA, he points out. He continued: – These are names that will “cash in” while one can. And I must say I understand that. It’s like Lee Westwood said: If someone gives me $ 25 million, it’s a no-brainer. The older boys have the choice to compete against Hovland and the gang, which only gets better and better. Those who have gone to Liv have a successful career, and then take the money. – One gets a little stomach ache The golf sport has in recent years got new and younger stars like Hovland and Collin Morikawa. Therefore, it is important for the PGA that these two and more become verandas. – Certain performers such as Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa and Justin Thomas dreg, then it will be really dangerous, says Haugsrud. – What do you think can make Hovland change his mind? – I think it must be that some of the guys talk to each other and they see extreme sums. They have, among other things, management and advisers, they too. Suddenly they get the choice to take the offer now or never again. You secure the family for generations by joining it for a few years. STARS: Collin Morikawa and Viktor Hovland. Photo: Gregory Shamus / AFP The Eurosport commentator is otherwise very happy that Hovland, for example, has not been tempted by the new golf series. – I’m very happy about that. That would be a shame for everyone, actually. He is one who can be a trigger for many other stars if he announces a transfer. One is frightened when one sees the rumor, and one gets a little stomach ache. But he is not the one who has the most record of money, I think, says Haugsrud.
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