Does Patrick Cantlay agree with Jon Rahm's 'betrayal' remark? Let him explain
Patrick Cantlay says Jon Rahm's 'betrayal' comment about the PGA Tour striking a deal with LIV Golf's Saudi backers was 'totally understandable'.
Patrick Cantlay says Jon Rahm's 'betrayal' remark was 'totally understandable'.
Cantlay, 31, is one of 156 golfers hoping to win the US Open at Los Angeles Country Club this week.
The major has once again been overshadowed by off-course drama after the jaw-dropping news that the PGA Tour agreed to partner with LIV Golf's Saudi backers.
Rahm questioned the management of the PGA Tour when he spoke at his news conference on 13 June.
"The general feeling is that a lot of people feel a bit of betrayal from management," Rahm blasted.
Cantlay, the current World No. 4 who is yet to win a major championship, agreed the Spaniard's comments were 'totally understandable'.
He said:
As for Cantlay, he said his initial response was confusion and not anger. Much like Cameron Smith, who thought it was a joke.
Under fire PGA Tour boss Jay Monahan has now stepped away from his day-to-day duties owing to a 'medical issue'.
Cantlay continued:
Watch Rahm's reaction here, along with Brooks Koepka:
Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka both share their feelings after last week's news of the PGA Tour-LIV-DP World Tour merger pic.twitter.com/89oqgthARG
— Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) June 14, 2023
Despite Rahm's apparent grumpiness at being left in 'limbo', he said he knows he's in a state of 'high privilege in this world'.
He explained:
Rahm continued:
Elsewhere, Shane Lowry has revealed he was the man to step in during a tense players' meeting at the Canadian Open in the immediate aftermath of the bombshell news.
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