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Jon Rahm says DP World Tour ‘turned their backs’ on Sergio Garcia in revealing interview

Published

4 years ago

Jul 18, 2022

After one of the most enthralling finishes to a major in several years, there have been continual rumbles surrounding the future names joining the LIV Golf Series.

As if they can’t keep it out of the news, journalists continue to leap on any rumor that has the merest hint of a newcomer to the rebel ranks, one even suggesting that the newly crowned Open champion will jump ship.

Truth or fantasy, there looks to be no stopping the conversation, and after Graeme McDowell’s ‘wind-up’ tweet Jon Rahm has joined in with a view on the ever-increasing distance between the PGA and DP World tours and the Saudi-backed series.

Referencing the unpleasant rhetoric between Sergio Garcia and the two organizations, the 2021 US Open winner has called for a reconciliation between the parties, with particular reference to the ‘home’ tour and the upcoming Ryder Cup.

With Henrik Stenson strongly rumored to be off to the Greg Norman-led series and therefore surrendering his captaincy, Rahm is upset and concerned that his compatriot may not permitted to play their home events on consecutive weeks in October — the Spanish Open and the Andalucía Masters in revered Valderrama.

Even more concerning to the World No. 3 is that Garcia “can’t play the Ryder Cup.”

The DP World Tour has so far issued fines to all the LIV players but faced a legal backlash two weeks ago when Ryder Cup hero, Ian Poulter, won a legal challenge against the suspension from the Scottish Open, subsequently missing the cut but returning this week at St. Andrews after the R&A honored the entry of all players that had qualified, whatever their chosen path.

Having finished tied-34th at St. Andrews yesterday, SI.com report Rahm spoke to Spanish reporters about the split between the two sides.

In a translated piece, Rahm comments that, “Hopefully a simple solution is found,” before speaking of the positive effects a mixed event can bring.

“Weeks like the JP McManus Pro-Am (in Ireland two weeks ago), which tell you how beautiful this sport is and how much it can do, the amount of good it can do in the world … it’s such a beautiful sport that it is a pity there are certain fights between the DP World Tour, the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.”

In sympathy with the plight, Rahm acknowledges, “I understand the reasons why golfers who play LIV Golf do it and it’s a shame they have to relinquish their status on the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour.”

As for his good friend and fellow Spaniard, Rahm is at pains to point out the frustration felt by both parties.

“Sergio knows very well that he has dedicated his life to the European Tour in his 25 years as a pro,” Rahm said. “That they turn their backs on him that way doesn’t seem right to me. And it is what it is. It is not my decision and that he has to make this decision. It hurts me.”

“It’s a shame also because I know he wanted to play in Spain. And he won’t be able to play either the Spanish Open or at Valderrama. And it bothers me even more that he can’t play the Ryder Cup.”

With the Open now out of the way, European golf looks towards the 2023 challenge in Rome, but Rahm clearly believes that some vital players will miss out, an upsetting outcome of the current row.

“The event that gives golf the most publicity around the world is the Ryder Cup,” Rahm said. “Because of this nonsense there are players like (Garcia) who can’t play the Ryder Cup. That already makes me a little more angry. It is something that creates this sport. It is the reason that my family and I started playing golf and the reason that many in this world play golf.”

As for Garcia, the 2017 Masters champion is clearly not feeling the love of the various organizations.

He’s off to play the third of the LIV events in New Jersey in a couple of weeks time but played the 150th Open, where just one round under par led to a finish of tied-68th.

Given his four previous Opens around St. Andrews have converted to finishes of 5th, 6th, 14th and 36th, did he enjoy this week as much as he had the others?

“Not very much,” Garcia admitted. “I enjoyed the crowd, but that’s about it.”

How much each player won at the 2026 Masters

Published

1 month ago

Apr 13, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

Rory McIlroy made it two wins in as many years at Augusta National, seeing off the challengers on a dramatic Sunday to slip on the green jacket once again. The victory earned Rory a whopping payday of $4.5 million, with Scottie Scheffler his closest challenger earning $2.43 million for his sole runner-up finish.

With a total prize purse of $22.5 million up for grabs, here’s a look at how much each player won at the 2026 Masters tournament.

For players that did not make the cut, they still earned $25k for their efforts at the year’s opening major.

1: Rory McIlroy, $4.5 million
2: Scottie Scheffler, $2.43 million
T3: Tyrrell Hatton, $1.08 million
T3: Russell Henley, $1.08 million
T3: Justin Rose, $1.08 million
T3: Cameron Young, $1.08 million
T7: Collin Morikawa, $725,625
T7: Sam Burns, $725,625
T9: Xander Schauffele, $630,00
T9: Max Homa, $630,00
11: Jake Knapp, $562,500
T12: Jordan Spieth, $427,500
T12: Brooks Koepka, $427,500
T12: Hideki Matsuyama, $427,500
T12: Patrick Reed, $427,500
T12: Patrick Cantlay, $427,500
T12: Jason Day, $427,500
T18: Viktor Hovland, $315,000
T18: Maverick McNealy, $315,000
T18: Matt Fitzpatrick, $315,000
T21: Keegan Bradley, $252,000
T21: Ludvig Aberg, $252,000
T21: Wyndham Clark, $252,000
T24: Matt McCarty, $182,083
T24: Adam Scott, $182,083
T24: Sam Stevens, $182,083
T24: Chris Gotterup, $182,083
T24: Michael Brennan, $182,083
T24: Brian Campbell, $182,083
T30: Alex Noren, $146,250
T30: Harris English, $146,250
T30: Shane Lowry, $146,250
T33: Gary Woodland, $121,500
T33: Dustin Johnson, $121,500
T33: Brian Harman, $121,500
T33: Tommy Fleetwood, $121,500
T33: Ben Griffin, $121,500
T38: Jon Rahm, $105,750
T38: Ryan Gerard, $101,250
T38: Haotong Li, $96,750
T41: Justin Thomas, $92,250
T41: Sepp Straka, $87,750
T41: Jacob Bridgeman, $83,250
T41: Kristoffer Reitan, $78,750
T41: Nick Taylor, $74,250
46: Sungjae Im, $69,750
47: Si Woo Kim, $65,250
48: Aaron Rai, $61,650
T49: Corey Conners, $57,600
T49: Marco Penge, $57,600
51: Kurt Kitayama, $55,250
52: Sergio Garcia, $54,000
53: Rasmus Hojgaard, $52,650
54: Charl Schwartzel, $51,300

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CBS’s Sunday Masters coverage slammed by golf fans

Published

1 month ago

Apr 13, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

While Sunday was a dramatic day at the Masters, many golf fans were left feeling frustrated by the CBS final round coverage.

There were plenty of moments that golf fans took to social media to air their frustrations on Sunday over, including a lack of shots being shown throughout the day, being behind the live action, confusion over the approach shots of the final group on 18, and providing an angle for the winning putt where the cup couldn’t be seen.

Here’s a look at some of the criticisms that were directed at the CBS coverage throughout the day on X:

This has been a brutal broadcast for CBS. When the folks from Augusta sit down with them this year, you can bet they’ll talk about this 15 seconds where we have no idea where Rory’s ball went, and Dottie moans. #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/ak3mkpIN7V

— Ryan (@PossiblyRy) April 12, 2026

It’s rare criticism coming in for CBS, who are usually heavily praised for their Masters coverage each year.

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The surprise club Tommy Fleetwood says is key to his Masters chances

Published

1 month ago

Apr 7, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

Tommy Fleetwood goes in search for the first major victory of his career again this week, with the Englishman proving to be a popular pick at Augusta National.

Fleetwood’s best showing at Augusta came back in 2024 where he finished T3, and while speaking at his pre-tournament press conference, the 35-year-old emphasized the importance of his 9-wood in his pursuit of the green jacket.

Speaking on Tuesday to media, Fleetwood said:

“It’s a great 9-wood golf course. I think it’s always been — I can’t remember when I first put like a 9-wood in or a high lofted club, but it’s a perfect like 9-wood golf course. I’ve had that in the bag for a few years.”

The Englishman continued, revealing that his strategy for the week won’t just be to hit driver off the tee as much as possible:

“Yeah, it’s funny really because I know Augusta is probably associated with being fairly forgiving off the tee in a way, so you think you can whale around driver a little bit. But I don’t necessarily think that’s always the play for me. I think there’s holes that set up really well where I can draw it with the mini driver if I’m feeling less comfortable with the driver and things like that.”

That strategy he believes will make his TaylorMade Qi10 9-wood extra critical this week in Georgia:

“The biggest thing is the 9-wood for me. If I can put myself in position on the par-5s or the 4th long par-3, like it — for me, I can’t really hit that high 4-iron, so 9-wood helps me a lot.”