It’s been almost a month since LIV Golf and PGA Tour players converged for the first major of the season.
There were numerous instances of LIV players using profanity and verbal abuse on the course. But apparently that doesn’t just happen with LIV events.
Respected PGA Tour professional Padraig Harrington has spoken out about the questionable language used at the Masters. Peter Finch’s Rough Cut Podcast.
“There was a fair amount of swearing at the Masters… there was a lot more swearing from the LIV players,” Harrington said.
NSFW moments like this have become somewhat common on the Saudi-backed circuit, especially with Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton. They have contributed to many hot mic moments during his PGA Tour and have been involved in many more since joining LIV Golf.
“Obviously LIV players aren’t going to be fined for swearing. I wouldn’t say they’re encouraged, but I’m not discouraging them from doing it either,” he said. continued.
Rahm and Hatton are two of the most passionate players on the Pro Tour. Golf evokes emotions and many players express them.
In any case, you should maintain as much proper golf etiquette as possible, especially when playing in a tournament like the Masters.
“There is no resistance to LIV. I don’t want to see it enter the game,” he added. “Look, I’m not against players breaking golf clubs. I would have been very, very strong when I went into the game — and I still feel strongly about match etiquette. have.”
“I don’t care what other players do as long as it doesn’t damage the golf course or affect my playing partners. So I have no problem with it,” Harrington said. “If another player tried to break 14 clubs, I would really laugh at him.”
The 52-year-old is clearly passionate about preserving the game’s traditional integrity.
“If he decides to hit the ground on the golf course, I’m not going to be happy. So whatever you want to do to yourself, well… that’s fine,” he said. “But it definitely requires some moderation. I think it was a little too much.”
Perhaps Harrington was saying what many who witnessed the swearing at Augusta National felt. After all, golf is known as a gentleman’s sport, so golf etiquette must be maintained at a fairly high level.
Savannah Lee Richardson is a golf staff writer for SB Nation’s Playing Through.For more golf coverage, follow us @_PlayingThrough On all major social platforms. You can also follow her on Twitter @SportsGirls and Instagram @savannah_leigh_sports.
