[Golf Topic] Johnson, US Captain: "LIV Golf Players Not Eligible for Ryder Cup"

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…"LIV Golf players cannot participate in the Ryder Cup."

This is the official stance of Jack Johnson (USA, photo), captain of the U.S. team for the Ryder Cup, the golf competition between the United States and Europe to be held in Italy next September. At a press conference held on the 29th (Korean time), a day before the start of the John Deere Classic on the PGA Tour, he emphasized, "To play in the Ryder Cup, you must accumulate selection points," and added, "To accumulate selection points, you must compete in PGA Tour events as a PGA Tour member."

Players who joined LIV Golf lose their PGA Tour membership status and cannot participate in tournaments, thus blocking their path to the Ryder Cup. Dustin Johnson and Kevin Na (both from the U.S.) declared their joining LIV Golf but expressed hope to participate in the Ryder Cup, saying "the rules will change." Johnson said, "I respect the choices of my fellow players who moved to LIV Golf," but added, "I hope they also respect my position." Johnson has won a total of 12 PGA Tour titles, including two major championships.

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