‘Sad to See How Arrogant You’ve Become’: Golf World Slams LIV Golf Defector for ‘Classless’ Act

LIV Golf has officially become the biggest competition for all existing golf leagues, starting with the PGA Tour. The new Saudi-backed league is known for bringing in the best talents from other tours by paying them better money. And LIV Golf players have been showing a different level of loyalty towards the league even while playing on other tours. Ian Poulter recently joined the LIV Golf league and made an unexpected move at the BMW PGA Championship, receiving all kinds of reactions from his fans.

What did Ian Poulter do at the BMW PGA Championship?

According to the latest decision of the officials, LIV Golf defectors could play at the BMW PGA Championship recently. However, there were certain special requirements and rules set for these players that they needed to follow. But keeping everything else aside, English professional golfer Ian Poulter did what he wanted to.

There is nothing new about the never-ending controversy between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. And so the rules clearly said that the LIV Golf players are not allowed to wear any logos representing the LIV Golf league to the BMW PGA Championship. But Poulter decided to show up with the logo of his LIV Golf team, “Majesticks” on his arm during the tournament at Wentworth. The officials were shocked after looking at his actions despite knowing the rules.

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In his defense, Poulter said, “This is a business I own a part of and I have a right to wear it.”

Golf fans react to Ian Poulter’s actions on the field

After seeing Poulter’s actions, golf fans on Twitter were highly disappointed with the player. But not all fans were against the golfer’s act. Some supported the player, saying that what he did was good for him.

Others pointed out that the golfer was being “classless”

Another person felt the player was ‘arrogant’.

However, people also had opposing views.

Social media users further did not like the golfer’s choice of words for defending himself after outrage.

Thus, Twitter users had a lot to say about the incident.

Nonetheless, Ian Poulter has no regrets about joining the LIV Golf league. Even after losing some major sponsorships, the golfer wants to continue playing in the new league.

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