In their first press conference since joining the controversial LIV Golf, Abraham Ancer, Matthew Wolff, and Bryson DeChambeau made it clear why they joined the series.
The US Open was held earlier this month.
In a joint Tuesday afternoon press conference with the tour, DeChambeau said his defection from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf was a personal business decision, and that his big money will allow him to fund projects in his hometown.
Wolff and Ancer both said it was a money factor in their decision to join LIV Golf.
The team format and being able to spend more time with family were cited as reasons for jumping to LIV Golf.
According to Golf Digest's Dan Rapaport, DeChambeau was paid more than $100 million to join LIV Golf, as well as Wolff and Ancer, who were also paid over $100 million.
The most interesting part of the press conference was when the three golf players were asked about the criticism they received for accepting Saudi money. DeChambeau said that golf is a force for good. Hopefully people will see the good that they are doing and what they are trying to accomplish, rather than looking at the bad that has happened before. It's important to move on from that. Continuing to move forward in a positive way could be a force for good for the future of the game.
Phil Mickelson was harshly criticized in February after he defended LIV golf's Saudi funding despite the Saudi government's history of human rights abuses. DeChambeau was one of the first big-name Americans to commit to LIV Golf and his agent confirmed his move to Forbes. Wolff joined LIV Golf on Monday. The other notable Americans who joined LIV Golf are facing suspension from the PGA Tour.
The upcoming golf tournament in North Plains, Oregon, faces opposition from local politicians. Wyden told the Associated Press on Sunday that it was wrong to be silent when Saudi Arabia tries to cleanse blood-stained hands.
The star golfer DeChambeau has committed to Saudi-backed golf.
The golf sponsors have not dropped the Saudi-backed players.
They joined forces to stick it to the golf course.
Local officials in Oregon aren't happy with LIV golf.
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