Eugenio Chacarra has had sufficient of LIV Golf and its massive paydays.
The 24-year-old Spaniard, who performed on Sergio Garcia’s Fireballs GC crew however was not retained, informed the social media account Flushing It that LIV didn’t ship on its guarantees.
“Once I joined LIV, they promised [Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points] and majors,” Chacarra mentioned to Flushing It.
“However it didn’t occur. I trusted them. I used to be the primary younger man, then the others got here after I made the choice. However OWGR and majors nonetheless hasn’t occurred. I noticed you final yr once they pulled the bid. It’s irritating, however I’m excited for the brand new alternative and to see the place my sport takes me.”
Chacarra left Oklahoma State early within the spring of 2022 to signal a three-year contract with LIV Golf. On the time, he was a budding younger star and a necessary signee for the Saudi-backed league. That summer season, LIV signed loads of elder statesmen, similar to Phil Mickelson, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, and Martin Kaymer, however additionally they wanted younger blood. Chacarra match that mildew fantastically as he longed to have a protracted, affluent profession in skilled golf. It appeared like an ideal match.
However now the Spaniard desires to vie for a PGA Tour card as a substitute.
“I see what it’s prefer to win on the PGA Tour and the way your life modifications. The way you get main entry and rating factors,” Chacarra mentioned.
“On LIV, nothing modifications, there may be solely cash. It doesn’t matter when you end thirtieth or first, solely cash. I’m not a man who desires more cash. What’s going to change my life is enjoying in Hawaii and qualifying for the majors, qualifying for the Masters, the Ryder Cup.”
The Saudi-backed LIV Golf League has extra capital than anybody might ever think about. The Public Funding Fund (PIF), which bankrolls LIV, has greater than $700 billion in property and has invested properly over $1 billion into the startup league.
Dozens of gamers obtained hefty paydays to hitch, and each LIV occasion incorporates a $20 million purse, with $4 million going to the winner. Chacarra took dwelling a winner’s test as soon as, doing so in Bangkok in October 2022.
“I’m grateful for every part LIV has given me. I’m 24 years previous, and my life is ready,” Chacarra added.
“I don’t know if it can work out for the perfect or not, however I do know that is what my coronary heart tells me is true and it really works for my motivation to get up and grind and get higher, and to say I generally is a PGA Tour participant in the future.”
Jack Milko is a golf employees author for SB Nation’s Enjoying By. Observe him on X @jack_milko.
