Sad news: Xander Schauffele strongly disagrees with Rory McIlroy after his five-word comment…
Xander Schauffele is at odds with Rory McIlroy over his criticism of PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan.
The newly crowned PGA champion resisted the temptation to move to LIV Golf, despite being in negotiations with the breakaway series. Schauffele expressed frustration with Monahan’s leadership amid golf’s civil war, but stressed his commitment to the PGA Tour.
Monahan initially tried to tamp down LIV’s influence on top-level golf, but was forced to make a major U-turn when the Saudi-backed tour attracted many big-name players and ultimately gained significant momentum. Monakhan amazed at sport 12 months ago, announcing the framework agreement with Liv’s customers, opening the way to potential merger.
Initially, Monkan tried to cancel the influence of LIV on golf at the highest level, to be forced to reach a great divorce, because the tour of the Saudi base has attracted many players from the brand, obtaining a Huge momentum. Monahan stunned the sport 12 months ago by announcing a framework agreement with LIV’s backers, paving the way for a potential merger.
I’ve been critical of Jay in the past, but the fact is our Commander-in-Chief has never stood up for all of us players and said, “This is happening, this is where we’re going” and didn’t did not defend. Actually. He didn’t have an attitude when someone left, and he didn’t go out in public and face the music.