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Daily Mirror
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Tom Sunderland

Open champion Collin Morikawa opts for majors over money as Saudi Golf League gains pace

Collin Morikawa has distanced himself from the Saudi-backed breakaway league as he looks to add to his list of major credentials.

It was reported earlier this week that 15 of the world's top 100 players have requested permission from the PGA Tour to play in the the lucrative new breakaway tournament. Phil Mickelson has long been the headline name associated with the potential PGA rival, while Sergio Garcia is among the latest to be linked.

But Morikawa, 25, replied "no" when asked if his interest was piqued by the current landscape in regards to the Saudi-backed invitational series. While the SGL appears to have succeeded in tempting some household names to its new promotion, Morikawa doesn't seem intent on joining their number.

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