PGA Tour Champions player Steven Alker has stated that some golfers on the senior circuit do not want LIV Golf competitors to join their tour, according to a report from Golfweek. The New Zealander's comments highlight ongoing tensions between the established tours and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series.
Alker, a multiple winner on the PGA Tour Champions since turning 50, did not specify which players share his view or elaborate on potential mechanisms for exclusion. The PGA Tour Champions has not issued an official policy regarding LIV Golf participants.
The debate mirrors similar discussions on the main PGA Tour, where LIV Golf defectors have faced suspensions and eligibility restrictions. Several high-profile players have moved to LIV Golf since its 2022 launch, creating a fracture in professional golf's competitive landscape.
