Englishman Rejects Lucrative Offer from Saudi-Backed League

In an unexpected revelation, former Olympic gold medalist and World No. 1 Justin Rose disclosed that he had been approached by LIV Golf with a multimillion-dollar offer. However, he chose to decline the proposal, opting to stay with the PGA Tour.

“I’ve been offered fortunes to go and play there [LIV Golf], and it’s not for me,” Rose stated, responding to a journalist’s question during a press conference.

Rose Praises PGA Tour’s Benefits and Lifestyle

Rose, who joined the PGA Tour in 1999, expressed his appreciation for the tour’s organization and the lifestyle it affords him. He clarified that while the money offered by LIV Golf was tempting, the grass wasn’t necessarily greener on the other side.

“I’m very grateful for the lifestyle the PGA Tour gives me. It’s a phenomenal tour, and I like the structure of it,” Rose said.
– Justin Rose

LIV Golf’s Attempts at Poaching Top Players

The Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series, which commenced in June, has been aggressively courting top players from the PGA and European Tours with substantial financial incentives. Several high-profile players, such as Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, and Phil Mickelson, have already made the switch.

However, Rose’s decision to remain on the PGA Tour underscores the loyalty and satisfaction many players have with their current tour.

Justin Rose’s Career Achievements

• 10 PGA Tour wins, including the 2013 U.S. Open
• 10 European Tour wins
• Gold medalist at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics
• World No. 1 in 2018