Graeme McDowell says 'everyone is very optimistic' about the future of golf amid ongoing talks between rival tours over bringing the game back together.
Former US Open champion Graeme McDowell says "everyone is very optimistic" about the future of golf amid ongoing talks between rival tours over bringing the game back together.The PGA Tour and DP World Tour first agreed a shock merger with LIV Golf's backers, the Saudi Public Investment Fund , in June 2023, but McDowell believes "we're starting to turn the corner".
"That's the key really, for the fans, for the sponsors and for TV, having the best players in the world coming together more often I think is something we all want. McDowell was the only player from Northern Ireland to make the cut when his home town staged the Open in 2019.In terms of the Open, McDowell has several opportunities to secure his place in this year's field, starting with the International Series Macau on the Asian Tour in March, which has three qualifying spots up for grabs."I've got a busy enough six months coming up but the major championships remain the most important events in the world.
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