'It’s just a copy' - Lee Westwood accuses 'hypocrites' on PGA Tour of mirroring LIV Golf with new events

Lee Westwood has hit out at the PGA Tour, accusing it of copying the LIV Golf model, but did admit his move was motivated by money. Westwood is one of a number of high-profile players who have joined LIV Golf, with many lured by big contracts and the prospect of playing for huge prize funds. Ad LIV’s emergence has driven a wedge through the game, with the PGA Tour suspending players who have jumped ship.

GolfStallings delighted with upturn in fortunes after body transformation3 HOURS AGO Westwood elected to resign his membership of the PGA Tour, citing scheduling as the reason behind that decision. “My age was obviously part of my decision-making process,” Westwood told Golf Digest. “Then there is the fact that the LIV tournaments are 54 holes, not 72.

I saw that as a benefit. “I also had a look at the senior tour schedule. Even there they are encouraging guys to play as many as 25 events.

And there are two pro-ams every week, unless you are in a certain category. That’s a lot for a senior. And, of course, the LIV events are offering 10 times the prize money.” Pereira sets goal of maiden win after 'A+' debut season on the PGA Tour 'A glimpse of his genius' — McIlroy feels TGL will enable Tiger to prolong his career While he has given up his PGA Tour status, Westwood is hopeful of retaining membership of the DP World Tour.

«Anyway, the end result is that I’ve done exactly what I said I was going to do at the start of all this,” Westwood said. “I’ve given up my PGA Tour card. There was no way I could ever play in all the events required to keep it.