Kim aims thinly veiled dig at PGA Tour after draft LIV merger agreement signed

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Anthony Kim's loyalties now lie with LIV Golf, and the American star appeared to take a shot at the PGA Tour over its proposed agreement with their Saudi rivals

Anthony Kim appeared to aim a dig at the PGA Tour's change in heart, after the American-based circuit's deal with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia gathered pace this week.

One former PGA Tour star who now plays his golf on the Saudi-backed circuit is Kim, after the American made a surprise return to competing after almost 12 years away from professional golf.READ MORE: Phil Mickelson's US Open 'dream' becomes nightmare with LIV Golf star almost dead last at Pinehurst "So my question is are all the people against liv now ok w money from the Middle East? Have a great day." One of the biggest chapters in the PGA Tour-LIV saga was no doubt the signing of Kim earlier this year, after the 38-year-old had not featured since 2012.Kim had announced himself as one of golf's biggest rising stars towards the end of the 2000s, winning three times on the PGA Tour and making the 2008 U.S. Ryder Cup team.

"Not feel like I'm an island and you walk by everybody and you to the extent say hello. I'm not saying everyone on this tour is best friends, but there's definitely a lot of support out here. My family has been treated world-class by everyone, whether it be Jane and the media team, Greg, Jed, all those guys have been amazing. It's easy to reach out to them and get support.

 

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