The rift between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour has not just created animosity between players; it has also seen friendships crumble. Many of the players who defected to the other side were friends with many others on the Tour. Among them was the beloved Dustin Johnson. While he was friendly with everyone, his bond with Jordan Spieth was unlike any other. The PGA Tour loyalist recently became emotional about DJ and revealed why he was the most missed on the Tour.

Spieth and the defector spent many hours together on the course. Despite often competing against each other, the two were close. Jordan shared a close bond with DJ, that different from one of his best friends Justin Thomas, and admitted to often missing him.

Jordan Spieth misses spending time with Dustin Johnson

Spieth is currently competing at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. In an interview there as per Golf Digest, Johnson’s name cam up. This brought back tonnes of memories. He explained that DJ was one of the most beloved players on the Tour. “He’s a Hall of Fame player,” he stated. “Somebody who guys, people, and the celebrities here really enjoyed being around.”

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The 13-time PGA Tour winner added that Johnson was one of the least controversial guys who jumped to the other side. He never created trouble for anyone and just focused on his game. “I think DJ being maybe the first one to go over there and somebody who is not, never was really controversial over here and more so just kind of worked his butt off, it paid off.”

Spieth claimed that he missed the LIV Golf victor. “He was a friend of mine,” he said, emotionally reminiscing about the past. “He is a friend of mine.” I just haven’t seen him.” The three-time major winner had the best time with DJ; he really enjoyed being around him and playing the sport with him.

The golf world also agrees with Spieth

The PGA Tour star’s claims stirred up a lot of emotion among golf fans too. Many recalled moments of DJ playing on the Tour and realized how much they missed him. Fans even claimed that he was their inspiration to watch the sport. “My favorite player is DJ,” she said. “He is why I do watch golf.”

Some Tour-loyal fans even hoped he would come back to the Tour. “Well done Jordan,” one wrote, glad that the pro had opened up about missing a LIV golfer.

Fans even appreciated his honesty about why he defected to the other side, despite expressing their hate for LIV Golf.

It is certain that fans still cherish and miss DJ, despite his move. Do you feel the same way also? Let us know in the comments below.

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