Ryder Cup star turns down “good provide” from LIV Golf

Over the past couple months, LIV Golf, the Saudi-funded rival to the PGA Tour, has reeled in some prime expertise from the European Ryder Cup squad. Most notably reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm and teammate Tyrrell Hatton jumped ship.

Apparently, LIV shouldn’t be achieved recruiting both.

Nicolai Højgaard, a member of the victorious Ryder Cup facet, was approached by LIV, based on the Gazzetta dello Sport.

Edoardo Molinari not too long ago joined Matthew Dore from the Italian outlet to debate numerous subjects, together with his plans to stay a part of Workforce Europe at Bethpage Black.

He inevitably detailed his ideas on Rahm leaving for LIV, which led to Højgaard.

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“A couple of weeks in the past I used to be talking with Nicolai Hojgaard who had a great provide and he rejected it as a result of he is aware of that if he’ll proceed to play nicely, he’ll nonetheless earn some huge cash, however he will probably be freer to make sure choices and he will probably be certain of taking part in the Majors,” Molinari stated.

The Italian star is totally conscious of how alluring the cash could be. He even acknowledged that in the event that they got here to him providing tons of of thousands and thousands of {dollars}, that might change his life.

However for gamers his junior, it’s a unique story.

“Actually, I don’t perceive anybody who’s 20 or 30 years previous and dangers throwing away a profession to go to LIV,” he stated.

“It’s troublesome to say no in entrance of some huge cash, however if you happen to make decisions primarily based solely on cash you danger regretting them slightly.”

Rahm not too long ago admitted had he not simply received the Masters, he may not have accepted the provide. His inexperienced jacket earned him 5 years of exemptions into the majors, which is the place legends are made.

However gamers like Højgaard do not need that luxurious.

Kendall Capps is the Senior Editor of SB Nation’s Enjoying By. For extra golf protection, comply with us @_PlayingThrough on all main social media platforms.