Graeme McDowell perplexed (?!) with reporter's question at LIV Golf London
Graeme McDowell appeared a tad perplexed with a reporter's question about free agency before LIV Golf London at Centurion Club.
Graeme McDowell appeared a tad stumped with a reporter's question about 'free agency' ahead of LIV Golf London.
Cast your mind back 12 months and McDowell was at Centurion Club involved in what was one of the most heated press conferences in recent memory.
The Northern Irishman resigned his PGA Tour membership 30 minutes before his tee time after facing uncomfortable questions about sportswashing, human rights abuses and greed.
McDowell admitted on Wednesday he took the early criticism about the breakaway tour far too personally. Perspective has changed that, he said.
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As mentioned, McDowell resigned his PGA Tour membership because he didn't want to get involved in the litigation.
Those legal matters are now resolved and cannot be revisited, per the 'framework agreement' that was announced before the 2023 U.S. Open.
But some professional golfers who joined LIV Golf claimed they shouldn't be punished by the established tours as they have a right operate as a free agent, playing when and where they like.
McDowell was asked how this is achieved when Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund at some point in the future could be 'running the golf show around the world'.
The 43-year-old stifled a laugh, gathered his thoughts and said:
McDowell continued:
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Elsewhere, McDowell claimed the DP World Tour would look 'foolish' if they do not consider LIV's European players for the Ryder Cup.
He believes Sergio Garcia deserves to be in the side in Rome.
McDowell told BBC Sport:
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