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Golf – The 2023 Ryder Cup – Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Rome, Italy – September 26, 2023 Team USA’s Justin Thomas during a press conference REUTERS/Carl Recine

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Golf – The 2023 Ryder Cup – Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Rome, Italy – September 26, 2023 Team USA’s Justin Thomas during a press conference REUTERS/Carl Recine
Words truly have the power to change the world, or at least shake it very strongly. The latter was the case when the world of golf got its hands on Alan Shipnuck’s recently published work.
This new book, LIV and Let Die, has taken the world of golf by storm and has induced reactions from big names in the golfing community such as Justin Thomas and Brooks Koepka. Justin Thomas made a bold statement calling out Shipnuck for profiting from “bashing guys”, but Alan Shipnuck was quick to counter Thomas’s statement.
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Alan Shipnuck’s reaction to Thomas’s allegations
Alan Shipnuck has been in the spotlight for quite some time now. His releases have a record of stirring controversy and the recent book is no different. The book in question talks about the contentious conflict between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, and how it has affected different sections of the golf world.
As Alan Shipnuck is renowned for his bold style of writing, his book naturally contains big reveals about the biggest names in the world of golf. This has stirred a heated debate within the golfing fraternity. Justin Thomas and Brooks Koepka are amongst the many big names who have blatantly expressed their disregard for Shipnuck’s new publication.
Shipnuck was not behind in expressing his feelings about Justin Thomas’s comments. He was quick to stand his ground. He said, “It’s never enough for these players. It’s a bottomless pit. We are in the most volatile moment in the history of professional golf.. and his critique is I’m not writing more positive stories…These pro golfers want money and fame but don’t want the scrutiny.”

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Sep 20, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Team USA golfer Justin Thomas addresses the media in a press conference during a practice day for the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Alan Shipnuck staunchly put forth his stance. He talked about how writing is his primary source of income and he can’t stop doing it to his best potential just to please big golfers. His account, according to him, is dependent upon the reality in the golf world. But what did Justin Thomas say to get this reaction?
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What did Justin Thomas exactly say?
Justin Thomas was quick to react to this contentious release of Alan Shipnuck. He quickly pointed out the critical nature of Shipnuck’s work and called it an attempt to make money by bashing golfers. Thomas’s attempt to call out Alan for the amount of incorrect information he presents gained a lot of traction.
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Justin Thomas tweeted on X, “I’d like to speak on behalf of a lot of Tour players…Bring positivity and good stories to help grow the game of golf, not try and make money bashing guys, earning zero trust, with a lot of incorrect information.” It was in response to this that Alan Shipnuck directed his reply. What do you think about this heated exchange? Share your views in the comments section below.
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