It feels like just yesterday that some of the world’s top golfers were vehemently against the idea of joining a Saudi-backed circuit, especially after the controversial comments made by Phil Mickelson that caused a stir outside of the sports world.
However, these conversations actually took place as far back as 2022 (remember that year?), and while they haven’t aged well, they have certainly provided some intriguing reading material.
With Jon Rahm’s recent decision to defect from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf in late 2023, now is the perfect time to play everyone’s favorite social media game: “How It Started vs. How It’s Going.”
Changing Stances: Who’s Evolved and Who Hasn’t?
Let’s take a closer look at a few golfers and how their perspectives have shifted over time:
By: Tim Schmitt
Title: Updated How It Started vs. How It’s Going: What Pro Golfers Said Before Joining LIV Golf — and After
Sourced From: golfweek.usatoday.com/lists/jon-rahm-liv-golf-phil-mickelson-bryson-dechambeau-brooks-koepka/
Published Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:00:40 +0000
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