‘Not the Big Loser’: Tiger Woods’s Former Coach Defends Rory McIlroy’s $100M LIV Rejection, but Reveals a Rough PGA Tour Reality
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Rory McIlroy seems to have a lot of support.
His recent comments about the Northern Irishman being too harsh on the LIV golf pro appear to have sparked a strong reaction in the community.
However, Hank Haney responded to the golfer’s subtle criticism and quickly shook hands with the 34-year-old in a tweet.
When a follower pointed out that Tiger Woods missed out on a “$100 million payday,” the American instructor who once coached Tiger Woods said the PGA Tour pro was “definitely not a big loser.
” No,” he said.
Additionally, McIlroy cited his success with the men’s team and the money he earned, noting that while “a lot of other players missed great opportunities,” McIlroy “did well.