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The controversial rival golf tour of Saudi sponsor LIV Golf would have paid off Champion of the Master 2020 Tournament Dustin Johnson about $ 125 million to join his series, according to The Telegraph.
Johnson, who was announced as one of 42 confirmed players to take part in the opening of the LIV Golf series of invitations in London next week, seems to have been attracted by an attractive offer: despite strong disapproval of the PGA Tour.
Dustin Johnson of the United States plays his shot from tee 14 during the final round of RBC Heritage on June 21, 2020 at Harbor Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)
According to The Telegraph, Johnson signed a $ 125 million deal, although the duration of the deal was not immediately known.
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“Dustin has been contemplating the opportunity from time to time for the past two years. Ultimately, he decided it was in his best interest for him and his family to pursue it,” Johnson’s agent said. , David Winkle, in a statement Tuesday, through insider information about golf. Jason Sobel.
“Dustin has never had a problem with the PGA TOUR and is grateful for everything he has given him, but in the end, he felt this was too convincing to pass up.”
Tiger Woods helps Masters champion Dustin Johnson with his green jacket after his victory at the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, in this archive photo of Sunday, November 15, 2020. (Photo AP / Charlie Riedel , file)
The decision, however, reacted, RBC announced its disapproval and later ended its association with Johnson and four-time PGA Tour winner Graeme McDowell.
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“As a result of the decisions made by professional golfers Dustin Johnson and Graeme McDowell to play the opening of the LIV Golf Invitational Series, RBC is terminating its sponsorship deal with both players. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.” , says the statement.
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), which sponsors the Heritage and the Canadian OpenHe said in a previous statement that he supports the PGA Tour’s position of not granting members permission to play in the Saudi-backed league, whose opening of the series coincides with the Canadian Open next season. week.
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Dustin Johnson reacts to a foul on the fourth green during the third round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands on Saturday, June 26, 2021. (AP Photo / John Minchillo)
“RBC is a proud partner of the PGA Tour. Our partnership is anchored in two world – class golf tournaments: the RBC Heritage and the RBC Canadian Open. The PGA Tour has made its intentions clear according to its tournament rules, if a golfer decides to play in an off-tournament tournament, including the LIV Golf Invitational series. “
JohnsonMade, one of Johnson’s sponsors, declined to comment when Fox News Digital contacted him earlier Wednesday.