The schism in world golf is the all-consuming storyline, with all eyes now turning to Augusta and the 2023 Masters
towards the DP World, formerly European, Tour. As Smith was in the midst of a trophy presentation, the former European Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn was on social media defending himself against claims made by García. The man currently in the role once held by Bjorn, Henrik Stenson, has been constantly. So, too, has the former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama. A deal for Matsuyama could be worth upwards of $300m.
When asked directly whether he had LIV in his sights – and there is background chatter of an all-Australian team being unveiled – Smith issued a classic non-denial/denial. “I just won the British Open and you’re asking about that,” said Smith. “I think that’s pretty not that good.” Pressed on the topic, Smith added: “I don’t know, mate. My team around me worries about all that stuff. I’m here to win golf tournaments.” This was not exactly categoric.
A meeting of the board of the official world golf rankings, convened in St Andrews, discussed LIV’s application to join. History in that domain dictates nothing will happen quickly but it can be guaranteed LIV will turn on golf’s existing ecosystem – including most likely legally – if they believe they are being unfairly shut out. The four majors sit on the seven-man OWGR board.Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Imagesedition of the Masters is best left to those in Cloud Cuckoo Land.
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