Lee Westwood has hit out at critics including Rory McIlroy who have been vocal in their disapproval of the LIV Golf league
Lee Westwood has hit back at those he believes are "brainwashed" by the ongoing LIV Golf saga. The seasoned golfer, who is now 51, made headlines with his switch to the controversial Saudi-backed series last summer, a move that drew criticism from fellow golfers and fans alike.
He also spoke about his dedication to playing in Europe, despite others moving to the US during the pandemic for ranking points and other reasons: "I enjoyed playing in Europe and that's where I felt like I belonged. Covid came along, a lot of people went and started up in the States because of world ranking points and various things. But I stayed in Europe and played European tour events, to support them and you know add to those fields I suppose.
Poulter responded with a hint of mockery: "Guys, calm down . . . this is a parody fake account . . . Rory McIlroy wouldn't say this it's fake I promise you. He is a class act and wouldn't say that about a team-mate." Reacting to Woods' remarks that LIV stars had "turned their back on what allowed them to get to this position", Westwood retorted: "The LIV players will talk the LIV tour up, the PGA players that aren't on the LIV tour will talk the PGA Tour up and put down the LIV tour. I don't pay too much attention to people's opinions. Tiger is entitled to his opinion.
Westwood, undeterred, hit back in the argument, pointing out: "You know who's responsible for all of this! Me and @IanJamesPoulter asked all the questions at the Players meeting at Wentworth and you sat right in front of me bowing your head like a nodding donkey while KP was spouting his political head/master s****.
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