$41 Million PGA Tour Golfer Is Going Viral for the Wrong Reasons
PGA Tour veteran Lucas Glover, with $41 million in career earnings, teed off at the John Deere Classic on Thursday, finishing 1-over par. He is tied at the 113th position and runs the risk of missing the cut if he doesn't improve his standing Friday.
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But it's not his play that's making headlines. On his SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio show, Glover unleashed scathing criticism of players who defected to LIV Golf.
'I don't want to play with them, me personally," Glover declared.
"I don't think they should be back here. I don't want them here. They made their decision. I don't blame any of them. They made a decision, I don't care, but they also went away from this tour and chose to."
He continued, 'As a PGA Tour player and somebody that dreamed of playing on the PGA Tour and have poured my heart and soul into this Tour and game for 21 seasons now, I don't want somebody that chose another path."
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Glover added, 'I don't want them back here competing and taking part of my pie and these kids' pie that are trying to make it now."
Lucas Glover plays his shot from the fairway on the ninth hole during the first round of the Memorial Tournament.© Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
Despite his controversial take, Glover admitted that if stars like Bryson DeChambeau or Jon Rahm came back, it could boost TV rights, potentially benefiting everyone financially.
Fans on social media stood divided on his take. Some declared their support and praise for his statements, while others rebuked him for his take.
In a tight-knit community like professional golf, where the chances of reunification between the PGA Tour and LIV remain uncertain, Glover's blunt comments underline the emotions at play.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
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