'I am so excited' - Paul Casey confirms move to LIV Golf, will play third event at Bedminster

Paul Casey has become the latest player to defect to the LIV Golf Series, claiming the team element was a driving factor behind him making the move. The second event of the LIV series concluded on Saturday, with Branden Grace pocketing the prize, but the finish was followed by the news Casey had made the switch. Ad/> The Brit, a veteran of five Ryder Cups and a winner of 15 European Tour and three PGA Tour events, raised eyebrows when it was announced he would be signing for the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV.

/> John Deere ClassicJohn Deere Classic : Day 3 highlights as JT Poston moves three clear going into final day6 HOURS AGO In 2019, Casey elected to miss the inaugural European Tour event in Saudi Arabia — saying he was not comfortable with the country’s human rights record. As a UNICEF ambassador at the time, in an interview with the Independent, Casey said: “It just didn’t sit well with me. I’ve not talked too much about it and I’m not sure I want to, but certainly signing a deal and being paid to be down there, I would be a hypocrite if I did that.” Casey performed an about turn and played in events in Saudi in 2020 and 2021, and that has been followed up with his move to LIV.

/> “I am so excited," Casey said. “You will see me in Bedminster. “I am excited.

The team element has caught my attention. It is an individual sport, but to get that team element once again rolling in golf, I am excited to be part of that.” Pelley fires back after receiving letter from LIV players threatening legal action This Tour is s*** — Garcia reportedly makes astonishing rant after Scottish Open ban Casey has been struggling with injuries, but is looking to play the Open at St Andrews before heading to America. “I’ve not played a tournament