Fans respond to Shane Lowry’s criticism of LIV and its players, saying, “Truth! LIV Golf is a dictatorship”
Shane Lowry stated in a recent interview that he didn’t think Jon Rahm’s claims that LIV Golf is bringing the game to a larger audience were true.
He went on to add that because the golfers connected to LIV were under their ownership, they were instructed to say this.Jon Rahm, the biggest signing ever supported by Saudi sponsorship in the circuit’s history, confirmed earlier this month that he was joining LIV Golf.
He cited his goal to expand the game globally as one of the driving forces behind his move during the news conference. Lowry, though, didn’t seem to be persuaded by his former Ryder Cup colleague’s assertion.
On Wednesday, December 21, Shane Lowry was at the Amgen headquarters to officially announce his participation in the Amgen Irish Open the next year. He covered a number of subjects at the press conference, including Jon Rahm’s transfer to LIV Golf. According to a quote from him in the Irish Independent:
“I think what Jon said about growing the game and stuff that’s obviously what they have to say. They’ve signed on the dotted line. They’ve been told by the communications team that this is what you say when you’re asked this and you have no other choice really because they own you now.”
The Irishman’s comments received mixed reactions from the fans on X (formerly Twitter). While many echoed his sentiments, there were a few disagreements as well. Here’s a look at some of the responses:
“Truth! LIV is a dictatorship..well, an even worse dictatorship that the PGAT.”
“Superstars playing more events all around the world has done more to grow the game than PGA Tour has done in the past 3 decades, end of story.”
“Shane Lowry echoing what every real golf fan knows
“Very narrow view from Lowry. LIV has grown the game by taking great players to parts of the world starving for world class golf. Something no other tour has been able to do.”
“No one shows up at PGA events to watch Shane Lowry. People all over the world now have a chance to see Jon Rahm and people do show up to watch Jon Rahm. I’d call that growing the game.”
Shane Lowry wants Jon Rahm to be a member of the Ryder Cup team in 2025.
Even though Jon Rahm moved to LIV Golf, Shane Lowry still believes he will be a member of the Ryder Cup team in 2025. For those who are unaware, none of the LIV golfers who were on the European squad were included in this year’s squad. Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter, and other veterans were not selected.According to the Irish Independent, Lowry stated:
“There were certain players that would have been able to make the team if they played good enough, but they just didn’t. I am sure Rahmbo can play well enough to make the team, so if he doesn’t resign his membership, he can still make the team.”
Shane Lowry and Jon Rahm played an important role in Europe’s 16.5–11.5 win over the US at the Ryder Cup 2023 in Rome. The 2025 Ryder Cup is scheduled to take place in Bethpage, New York.
