Watch Bubba Watson, Brooks Koepka discuss Rory McIlroy ahead of 2023 Masters
Brooks Koepka, Bubba Watson and Patrick Reed discussed Rory McIlroy and LIV Golf-PGA Tour animosity before the 2023 Masters.
Brooks Koepka and Bubba Watson say they have no problem with Rory McIlroy, insisting they don't believe there will be any animosity between the LIV Golf players and PGA Tour pros at the forthcoming 2023 Masters.
Koepka, Watson and Patrick Reed addressed the media on 29 March before LIV Golf Orlando.
It's their last stop before the first major of the year. It's always an eagerly anticipated event but the added spice of the warring tours has added another dynamic.
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Though as far as Koepka and Watson can see, it's only awkward as the media 'keep pushing it' and we are 'past' the awkward dynamic.
Koepka, in particular, recently saw McIlroy in Jupiter, Florida, and chatted with the Northern Irishman for 30 minutes.
Watson claimed ever since LIV Golf's first event last June, McIlroy has just been 'protecting his entity' and 'business', adding: "Which is fine."
McIlroy memorably called out Koepka when he bolted from the PGA Tour, describing the four-time major champ as 'duplicitous'.
Koepka said of McIlroy:
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When was the last time he saw him?
Said Watson:
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#LIVGolf Bubba Watson and Brooks Koepka with some great commentary on their relationships with PGA Tour players, and how the potential awkwardness portrayed by the media isn't actually happening. Question from @BobHarig.
"I'm gonna be honest it's only awkward in the media" pic.twitter.com/En4ajpG3cD— LIV Golf Updates (@LIVGolfUpdates) March 29, 2023
"I don't agree with it"
Koepka and Watson were also asked about the plans to rollback the golf ball for elite competition from 2026.
McIlroy was for the idea, which contrasted from most of his peers.
Koepka said:
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Watson added:
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