'I did my due diligence' - Emotional Paul Casey says major question better directed at younger LIV golfers

Paul Casey conducted an emotional interview in which he said the major question for LIV golfers is better directed at the younger generation. Casey, 44, was the latest big name to sign for LIV golf, and will tee it up in the series for the first time at Bedminster next month. Ad/> Following his final round in the Open Championship, in which he carded a 70 to finish at four-under, Casey was probed on his decision to make the move to LIV.

The Open'Expect the unexpected' — McIlroy, Hovland play down talk of Open duel3 HOURS AGO The Ryder Cup veteran said he did his “due diligence” before making the move, as he was aware his world ranking would suffer and threaten his appearances in the four majors. World ranking points are not available to LIV events, and that is unlikely to change in the near future. Casey was asked if he had any news on whether a decision on ranking points was imminent — a meeting is reported to have taken place between the governing bodies this week — but said he was out of the loop as his father was ill in hospital — at which point he cut the press conference short.

Open Championship Round Four updates LIVE 'Expect the unexpected' — McIlroy, Hovland play down talk of Open duel Asked about the prospect if missing majors due to his move to LIV, Casey said: “I was fully aware of what might be, of the possibility of not playing majors. I think it's an interesting question for the younger guys. Myself, I mean, I'm hanging on in the world rankings.

“We're going to see what happens with the DP World Tour. But I was under no illusions that my ranking could slide and be out within however long, whatever the timeframe is. More incentive to play well this week as well to try and get points.