LIV Golf players insist divide 'media driven' but would LOVE 2023 Masters ambush
Patrick Reed, Brooks Koepka and Bubba Watson insist it's business as usual for the LIV Golf League players at the 2023 Masters.
Patrick Reed says he would 'like' to have LIV Golf players come out on top at the 2023 Masters, but insists it's business as usual.
Reed will be among 18 'rebel' players who will be teeing it up at Augusta National over 6-9 April.
The American, 32, slipped on the green jacket in 2018 when Rory McIlroy faltered and he held off Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler.
There is no denying the landscape of professional golf has changed considerably, thanks in part to the Saudi-backed tour led by Greg Norman.
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Despite the disruption at the top of the game, Reed is not anticipating a frosty reception when he makes it to Georgia.
Before LIV Golf's third event of 2023 in Orlando, Reed said of the major:
Standing alongside Reed was Bubba Watson and Brooks Koepka.
They both echoed the sentiments expressed by Reed, explaining that outspoken LIV critics like McIlroy are 'just protecting their business'.
Watson said:
Koepka added his thoughts after explaining how he was 'hydrated' during his viral traffic cone moment.
He said:
Despite all of the majors opening their doors to LIV Golf players in 2023, Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley spoke of his concern of the actions of the players who have bolted from the PGA Tour.
He previously said:
But he added:
It should be noted that Ridley was previously accused of trying to persuade players not to join LIV Golf.
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