American Talor Gooch claimed LIV golf rebels have been banded together by the “flak” for joining the Saudi-backed breakaway tour.
And the world No.40 claimed the LIV challenge at the 150th Open proved “the quality of players” on the circuit. Gooch shot a second round 69 yesterday to climb up the leaderboard at St Andrews.
Former world No.1 Dustin Johnson also started his second round strongly along with Sergio Garcia while Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Abraham Ancer are also in contention. Gooch has been suspended by the PGA Tour for joining LIV Golf while the R&A this week threatened to make it more difficult for LIV players to qualify for the Open.