Bryson DeChambeau took renewed intention at golf’s world rankings on Wednesday, describing them as “almost obsolete”, after the LIV insurgent slumped to a brand new low of 178.
The breakaway LIV circuit is but to obtain the inexperienced gentle for its tournaments to earn world-ranking factors, including to a slew of points tearing golf aside.
Bankrolled by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, LIV cut up the game final yr by luring away prime stars from the US PGA Tour and DP World Tour (previously the European Tour) with profitable contracts.
LIV has triggered accusations of “sportswashing” — utilizing sport to deflect from Saudi Arabia’s human rights document, particularly the brutal killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.
Speaking in Singapore, the newest cease within the LIV season, the American DeChambeau identified that Talor Gooch, who received the LIV event in Adelaide final week, dropped down two locations within the rankings.
“They are going to run out of business pretty soon as you should realise that the OWGR (golf rankings) is not accurate,” stated the 2020 US Open champion.
“It’s pretty much almost obsolete as of right now,” added the 29-year-old, utilizing the identical description as his fellow LIV participant Cameron Smith in February.
DeChambeau is embroiled in an anti-trust lawsuit with LIV towards the PGA Tour, which is anticipated to go to trial in 2024.
“I’m in a lawsuit so I can’t say much more. I have much more to say,” he added.
“It’s very disappointing, that’s the way it goes because it’s not right, and I hope people can see through that,” stated the eight-time PGA Tour winner.
Asked if he missed taking part in on the PGA Tour, he replied: “No. That’s their undoing, not ours.”