Caitlyn Jenner says LIV Golf is ‘around to stay,’ calls out hypocritical criticism

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Fresh from playing in the LIV Golf pro-am, retired Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner, says her support for the Saudi-backed tour roots from her athlete’s perspective and commends the capitalist endeavor. 

The big-name, three-day event took place at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. Swedish professional golfer Henrik Stenson won the $4 million tournament prize, and all players went home with earnings in their pocket.

Caitlyn Jenner plays her shot from the first tee during the pro-am prior to the LIV Golf Invitational - Bedminster at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster on July 28, 2022 in Bedminster, New Jersey.  (Chris Trotman/LIV Golf via Getty Images)

Jenner shared her experience participating in the tour with Fox News. 

"Not only did I have a fun time playing, I played with Ian Poulter and Paul Casey, but it was just a really good, positive attitude…all the players looked like they were enjoying themselves, and it was great competition."

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The new tour is funded by the Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia which has teed up a golf war with the PGA.

Jenner says the competition is good and will push the PGA Tour to figure out ways to keep appealing to players.

"If you're on the PGA Tour and don't make the cut, you don't get any money whatsoever, and you're out your expenses, your hotels. The PGA Tour is really going to have to look at this very seriously and figure out a way in the future that they can all work together. And I think that's the way and I think at the end, it's going to be better for the