It was household, not “cash.”
Dustin Johnson was requested the $125 million query at his Saudi-backed LIV Tour press convention on Tuesday morning. After confirming that he resigned from the PGA Tour and presently can be ineligible for the Ryder Cup, the two-time main champ was requested: “There are many individuals on social media and even right here who mentioned you selected cash over nation. What can be your reply to that?”
“I selected what’s greatest for me and my household,” mentioned Johnson, who just lately married Paulina Gretzky. The couple has two youngsters collectively.
Johnson reportedly acquired $125 million to depart the PGA Tour for LIV, which has its inaugural occasion this week exterior of London. Johnson, 37, was the headlining identify within the area that was introduced every week in the past. Phil Mickelson’s settlement, reportedly value $200 million, was first reported by The Publish’s Mark Cannizzaro on Monday.
Sergio Garcia, Charl Schwartzel, Louis Oosthuizen and Branden Grace additionally resigned from the PGA Tour on Monday evening. The PGA Tour has threatened suspension and even bans for gamers who made the controversial change. Mickelson instructed Sports activities Illustrated he has not formally resigned from the PGA.
“It’s laborious to talk on what the results will probably be, however for now I’ve resigned my membership from the tour and I'm going to play right here. That’s the plan,” Johnson mentioned.
Johnson mentioned he plans to play within the majors, which make their choices separate from the PGA Tour. The U.S. Open tees up subsequent week at Brookline, Mass. and Mickelson additionally mentioned he plans to play within the occasion.
Johnson mentioned he hopes the foundations will change regarding the Ryder Cup.
“It was (an element), however hopefully all issues are topic to alter,” Johnson mentioned. “Hopefully, in some unspecified time in the future it’ll change and we’ll be capable to take part. If it doesn’t, it was one other factor that I actually needed to suppose lengthy and laborious about. In the end, I made a decision to come back do that.
“I'm enthusiastic about it. Clearly, the Ryder Cup is one thing that meant lots to me and I'm proud to have represented my nation. Hopefully, I’ll get an opportunity to try this once more, however I don’t make my very own guidelines.”
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