Interestingly, one seasoned golfer that has gained lots of media attention lately is Sergio Garcia following his decision to quit the PGA Tours.
His resignation from the PGA Tour stunned the golf world and caught everyone off guard.
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The 37year old South Carolina- based American golfer, Dustin Johnson, today(June 10) confirmed he has also resigned from the PGA Tour in preparation for the LIV Golf’s inaugural tournament.
Johnson one of the top golfers who have decided to participate in the Saudi-funded golf league according to rumors was enticed away from the Tour by an irresistible offer.
He is believed to have signed a whopping $125 million dollars contract last week, though the length of the contract is not known presently.
The big-hitting American joins fellow countryman Kevin Na, Spaniard Sergio Garcia, and South African trio Branden Grace, Charl Schwartzel, and Louis Oosthuizen in giving up their PGA Tour cards to focus on the new LIV Golf series.
This week, 48 players will compete in the inaugural LIV Golf event in St Albans, with a massive $25 million purse on the line, with $4 million going to the winner and $120,000 going to the player finishing last.
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