An enormous subject of debate main into this yr’s Ryder Cup has been LIV Golf—or the dearth thereof.
On the American aspect, Captain Zach Johnson picked Brooks Koepka, who performs for LIV, to characterize Staff USA. Koepka received the PGA Championship in Might and completed second at Augusta Nationwide in April.
The PGA of America—not the PGA Tour—organizes the American Ryder Cup staff, whereas the DP World Tour manages Staff Europe.
In contrast to the Individuals, the DP World Tour banned LIV golfers from taking part in within the Ryder Cup. So which means no Sergio Garcia, Henrik Stenson, Lee Westwood, or Ian Poulter.
Humorous sufficient, Garcia reached out to attempt to make the staff on the final minute. However the DP World Tour refused his plea, reportedly price $867,000.
Garcia is the winningest participant in Ryder Cup historical past and would have been an awesome vice-captain at this yr’s competitors. Jon Rahm even mentioned so, too.
However the Spaniard is not going to be in Rome, and it begs the query, ought to LIV golfers be allowed to play within the Ryder Cup?
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Jack Milko is a golf employees author for SB Nation’s Taking part in Via. You may observe him on Twitter @jack_milko for extra golf protection. Be sure you take a look at @_PlayingThrough too.