Robert MacIntyre has explained exactly why he wasn't tempted by a move to LIV Golf amid the Saudi-backed league's uncertain future.
Following the announcement of LIV Golf back in 2021, it didn't take long for the PGA Tour rival to make some big noise in the sport.
Aiming to be the main rival to the PGA Tour, the Saudi-backed league offered players massive with the likes of six-time major winner Phil Mickelson’s deal reportedly worth around $200million (£148m).
However, nearly five years later, the future of LIV Golf is in doubt as the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) is believed to be considering pulling their backing due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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In light of the news, world no.12 MacIntyre, who has stayed loyal to PGA Tour despite offers to defect to LIV, has revealed his thoughts on the rival league.
“I voiced my opinion early on that the money was obscene,” he told Golf Digest.
“How much does a human need? The more I’ve sat back and thought, the more I understand why certain guys went/some timed it beautifully. Some guys, I think, made crazy decisions. To each his own.”
Like many of the best players in the world, MacIntyre was offered a chance to join LIV, but it appears it wasn't even something that he considered accepting for one reason.
“I didn’t want to compromise my dream,” he added.
“My dream was to play Ryder Cups. I’ve done that,” he said. “I’ve only got one dream left, and that’s winning a major. Once I do that, I could happily walk away the next day.”
MacIntyre first earned a spot in the Ryder Cup European team in 2023, finishing third on the qualifying points list.
And not only did he compete, but he impressed, going undefeated at Marco Simone, Italy, and playing a key role in Europe's win in his rookie.
Two years later, he again qualified for the team at Bethpage Black and again was fundamental to the team securing their first away victory since 2012.
“The money we are playing for on the PGA Tour is still extraordinary,” he claimed.
The Scotsman is now chasing his next dream of winning a major, with his finish coming at the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont when he finished runner-up.
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