$41 Million PGA Tour Golfer Is Going Viral for the Wrong Reasons originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
PGA Tour veteran Lucas Glover, with $41 million in career earnings, teed off at the John Deere Classic on Thursday, finishing 1-over par. He is tied at the 113th position and runs the risk of missing the cut if he doesn’t improve his standing today.
But it’s not his play that’s making headlines. On his SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio show, Glover unleashed scathing criticism of players who defected to LIV Golf.
“I don’t want to play with them, me personally.” Glover declared.
“I don’t think they should be back here. I don’t want them here. They made their decision. I don’t blame any of them. They made a decision, I don’t care, but they also went away from this tour and chose to.”
“As a PGA Tour player and somebody that dreamed of playing on the PGA Tour, and have poured my heart and soul into this Tour and game for 21 seasons now, I don’t want somebody that chose another path,” he continued.
“I don’t want them back here competing and taking part of my pie and these kids’ pie that are trying to make it now.” Glover added.
Despite his controversial take, he admitted that if stars like Bryson DeChambeau or Jon Rahm came back, it could boost TV rights, potentially benefiting everyone financially.
Fans on social media stood divided on his take. Some declared their support and praise for his statements, while others rebuked him for his take.
🚨❌🗣️ #NOT WELCOME — Six time tour winner Lucas Glover sounds off, saying he does not want to compete against LIV Golfers nor see them return to the PGA TOUR (via @SiriusXMPGATOUR)
“I don’t want to play with them, me personally. I don’t think they should be back here. I don’t… pic.twitter.com/ESkbvjjeaR
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) July 3, 2025
In a tight-knit community like professional golf, where the inklings of reunification with LIV remain uncertain, Glover’s blunt comments underline the emotions at play.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
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