Martin Kaymer goes nuclear on LIV Golf hypocrites: "Everyone gave me s***!"
Martin Kaymer has addressed his critics after the PGA Tour/PIF deal.
Martin Kaymer has taken aim at the 'hypocrites' that 'gave me s***' and suggested they should go and play in Japan if they don't want to accept money from Saudi Arabia.
Kaymer, 38, was one of the first players to join the breakaway tour last June alongside a host of ageing Ryder Cup Europe stalwarts.
The German, a former World No. 1 and multiple major champion, has struck a consistent tone ever since he joined up with the likes of Greg Norman et al.
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He's happy to support all the circuits, though some of his critics would argue that represented him having his cake and eating it.
Because of the potential for animosity, Kaymer withdrew from the BMW PGA Championship on the DP World Tour last September.
"I don't need to go to a place, where, feel-wise, you're not that welcome," he previously said.
Now he's coming out swinging in comments to The Telegraph's Jamie Corrigan.
He doesn't believe he is playing well enough to warrant a Ryder Cup pick but others, such as Sergio Garcia, are deserving.
Kaymer said:
The golf world is still digesting the remarkable decision for the PGA Tour to agree with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf.
PGA Tour boss Jay Monahan has reportedly now revealed the established North American circuit simply couldn't afford the legal battle.
Throw in the fact the tour also had to dip into their reserves to elevate their prize purses, it was just a battle they could not win.
Kaymer said:
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As for the sportswashing accusations, Kaymer added:
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