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‘F*** everybody’ – Varner III reveals the role his wife had on decision to join LIV

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Despite ranking 46th in the Official World Golf Rankings, the loss of Harold Varner III from the PGA Tour was tough to accept for many golf fans. Varner is one of the most well-liked and affable players in today’s game and was seemingly adored by everyone who follows the sport.

When it was announced that the 32-year-old was headed to LIV Golf, there were plenty of people who were both surprised and disappointed. However, most people seemed to respect his reason for making the decision and the honesty in his explanation.

“The opportunity to join LIV Golf is simply too good of a financial breakthrough for me to pass by. I know what it means to grow up without much. This money is going to ensure that my kid and future Varners will have a solid base to start on – and a life I could have only dreamt about growing up,” Varner wrote in a post on his Instagram account. “It’ll also help fund many of the programs I’m building with my Foundation. I’ll continue to forge pathways for kids interested in golf. This note is a receipt of for that.”

Although the reaction to Varner’s departure paled in comparison to some of his fellow LIV players that had left the PGA Tour before him, the former ECU standout felt hurt by some of the negative reaction from fans his decision generated on social media.

“I just hate to be hated because you’re doing what’s best for you, and whenever someone else is doing something that’s best for them, I’m like, ‘How can I help? How can I help you make a better decision? What are you making this decision?'” Varner said. “That should be more of the language instead of, like, ‘Well, you didn’t do what I want you to do, so I hate you. I’m done. I’m unfollowing.’ You can’t win that.”

In Varner’s introductory press conference with LIV Golf, he shed some light onto what played a major role in his decision to leave the PGA TOUR.

His wife.

“I think it’s very easy to get in a situation where you do what everyone else says you should do,” Varner said on Wednesday in Boston. “I don’t know, I just sat there. I think it’s pretty bad when my wife is like, ‘F**k everybody.’ Do what you want to do.”

Considering his wife is typically not one to share her opinions so strongly, Harold knew leaving was the right decision for his family.

“And I was like, that is so cool,” he said. “My wife is the most nicest person. She’s like super, like, ‘Oh, I don’t know about this, I don’t know.’ And for her to say that, meant the world to me.”

Varner will make his LIV Golf debut on September 2nd at The International Club outside of Boston, Massachusetts.

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Phil Mickelson reveals he won’t be pursuing broadcasting career when he retires from golf

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On Tuesday, Chris McKee, a Toronto writer and radio host, wondered aloud on his X account if Phil Mickelson will be a commentator after his playing days are over.

“The second Phil Mickelson retires he’ll instantly become the most sought after TV analyst in golf. Would any PGA Tour broadcaster (CBS, ESPN, NBC or Sky) bring him in or would he have to stick to LIV broadcasts? #LIVGolf”

Mickelson saw the post and responded, saying he’s not interested in moving from the course to the broadcast booth.

“Thank you for the kind words. However, just cuz someone CAN do something doesn’t mean they SHOULD do it. Instead of commentating, I’m going to shoot some Pros vs Schmos 9 hole matches. I’ll share insights throughout as well as talk a little smack. It won’t be the highest quality video but it’ll be fun for me to do and fun to watch I think too.”

While I believe many fans would like to see Phil in the booth, his idea of “Pro’s vs Schmo’s” could certainly be intriguing.

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PGA Tour pro sounds off on ‘unfair’ PGA Championship invites

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This week, the PGA of America made some surprising announcements regarding the field of next week’s PGA Championship at Valhalla.

The event now will feature 16 LIV players with Talor Gooch, Dean Burmester, David Puig, Adrian Meronk and Patrick Reed receiving special exemptions.

PGA Tour player, Dylan Wu, took issue with how the exemptions were used and went to X to share his thoughts.

“Why is there never “real” qualifications for the PGA Championship? You have a points list and World ranking invite. Usually just outside top 100 in OWGR gets in. Chan Kim ranked 104th in OWGR doesn’t get in. SH Kim at 107th isn’t in.”

“Jesper Svennson ranked 108th gets in. Tim Widing 120th gets in. Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald gets a spot. A bunch of guys get leapfrogged even though they’re ranked higher than others. Seems like they just invite whoever they want. Unfair to the guys on the edge like Chan and SH”

“Just seems like the world of professional golf is in a weird spot and I love that the tournament invited a handful of great LIV players but figure out a correct system for a major championship where guys know they’ll be in or not. ????”

Fans who replied to Wu seemed to agree that a more definitive ranking system for the PGA Championship should be established.

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Report: LIV star turns down PGA Championship invite due to ‘personal commitments’

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On Tuesday, the full field for the PGA Championship at Valhalla was released. In some surprising news, a handful of LIV players were granted exemptions including Dean Burmester, Patrick Reed, Lucas Herbert and Adrian Meronk.

The most surprising omission was Louis Oosthuizen. The South African has been one of the most consistent players on LIV this season, and also won two DP World Tour events in the fall.

According to the AP’s Doug Ferguson, Oosthuizen was actually given an invitation, but declined due to “personal commitments”.

In total, there will be 16 LIV golfers teeing it up next week at Valhalla.

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