Adam Scott says relationship with Greg Norman not strained, LIV Golf not ‘pure evil’ for the sport

SYDNEY — Adam Scott says Greg Norman’s affiliation with LIV Golf hasn’t strained his relationship along with his long-time mentor and provides he does not see the brand new tour as “pure evil” for the game.

“Positively not,” Scott mentioned in a convention name from his dwelling in Switzerland when requested if he feels any animosity in the direction of his fellow Australian, who’s chief govt of the collection.

“That is one thing he (Norman) really believes in and I do not begrudge him for going for it one bit in any respect. Positive, it is rocked the orders of golf, which has by no means actually occurred on this means earlier than. However I am optimistic that folks’s (intentions) are nonetheless good, and due to this fact we are going to come to a greater place.”

Scott says his friendships with fellow Australian stars Cameron Smith and Marc Leishman additionally have not modified since their defection to LIV, which has been criticized as a method by Saudi Arabia to sportswash its picture.

“I utterly perceive anybody doing it,” Scott mentioned of Smith and Leishman. “They have been supplied a possibility and it fits them. All energy to them. I really need it to work out for them.”

Scott says though he hasn’t seen a lot friction between gamers on the rival excursions, “there’s undoubtedly been some emotions harm and a few friendships strained.”

“I am not attempting to play a peacemaker,” Scott added. “Perhaps as a result of I am rather less emotive about it, I is usually a voice of cause for one facet or the opposite. I do not essentially see LIV as pure evil for the sport of golf. Hopefully, we are able to get past everybody having pictures at one another, and every group can transfer on.”

Scott has mentioned he has no intention of becoming a member of LIV.

“Why am I nonetheless on the PGA Tour is as a result of it fits me greatest to be on the PGA Tour. It is so simple as that, actually,” Scott mentioned on the latest Presidents Cup at Quail Hole. “There’s one factor I feel I have never grasped is giving up my whole skilled lifetime of attempting to realize these items right here and simply leaving it behind. I am clearly not prepared to do this.”

Scott reiterated that on Friday, saying he hoped so as to add to his 2013 Masters title and win extra majors, one thing he could not do if he joined LIV.

“The one factor that’s taking place is my time is working out,” Scott mentioned whereas asserting he’d be returning Down Beneath this 12 months to play within the Australian PGA and Australian Open.

“It appears I am the oldest bloke within the area virtually each week today. Whereas I am taking part in good, I’ve received to take benefit.”