‘They Can Get World Ranking Points’ – Former World No. 1 Reveals the Reason Behind LIV Golfers’ Participation at the BMW PGA Championship

Even though LIV Golf players have been suspended from the PGA Tour, they are set to compete at the BMW PGA Championship from tomorrow. The allowance has sparked a major show of disapproval from the fans. Walking on the same path, the exception has also prompted numerous pros to reveal their concerns. One such pro is Jon Rahm.

Rahm has been one of the front runners in criticizing PGA pros moving to LIV Golf. Learning about BMW PGA Championship giving LIV players the permission to compete, goes without saying ignited a reaction from the former World No. 1. conversing with the media during the pre-tournament press conference. Rahm presented his disapproval of the move.

Jon Rahm calls out LIV Golf players competing at BMW PGA Championship

Following a T15 finish at the Tour Championship, Rahm is looking to better his record at the BMW PGA Championship. Polishing himself for the final action at the WentWorth Club, the 2021 US Open champion recently indulged in a conversation with the media. During the conversation, he opened up about his take on LIV players playing the BMW PGA Championship.

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“What I don’t understand is some players that have never shown any interest in European Tour, have never shown any interest in playing this event, being given an opportunity just because they can get World Ranking points, and hopefully make Majors next year,” he said.

Spain is largely considered a country with a plethora of golfing talent. Going ahead in the conversation, the Spaniard further gave an example of a Spanish friend who, according to him, has been out of the entry list because of LIV golfer’s participation.

“A perfect example, a good friend of mine is the first one out on the entry list right now, Alfredo, a good friend of mine from Spain,” Rahm said. “Because you have players that, you know, might need World Ranking points are given an opportunity that I don’t really agree with, it really, to an extent – I don’t know what the word is.”

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Rahm is just one player who has been critical of BMW Tour Championship’s decision. Walking on the same path, numerous other PGA pros have also expressed disapproval upon the participation of LIV Golf players.

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