Tiger Woods’ former right-hand man lashes out at PGA Tour in rant that Liv Golf will love

“Tiger Woods’ Ex-Coach’s Explosive Rant: How LIV Golf Made PGA Wins ‘Easier Than Ever’

In a scathing critique sure to resonate with LIV Golf enthusiasts, Tiger Woods’ former right-hand man has lashed out at the PGA Tour, claiming that it is now “easier than ever” to secure victories due to the mass exodus of top players to the Saudi-backed breakaway tour.

The departures of golf superstars such as Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka, and Bryson DeChambeau to LIV Golf, lured by substantial financial incentives, have ostensibly diluted the competition on the PGA Tour. This shift has allowed Scottie Scheffler to dominate, racking up an impressive six wins in 2024 alone. These victories make Scheffler the first player to win six times in a season since Woods achieved the feat in 2009.

 

Hank Haney, who served as Woods’ coach from 2004 until their split in 2010, has been vocal about the current state of the PGA Tour. In a recent post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Haney accused the golf media of ignoring the issue. “Not one member of the corrupt golf media has written an article or talked about how it’s easier than ever to win on the PGA Tour, which is one of the many reasons why they are charter members of the CGM,” he wrote.

 

Haney, instrumental in Woods’ triumph in six major titles over six years, saw their partnership crumble amid intense public scrutiny. The fallout began after Woods missed the cut at the Quail Hollow Championship, just months after his personal life became tabloid fodder.

 

Reflecting on the end of their professional relationship, Haney described it as a relief. He expressed disappointment that Woods never publicly defended him amid the criticism. “I wish he had stood up in a press conference and announced, at the very least, that he was sick of all the criticism, that he backed me and that he believed in me, but he never did,” Haney lamented.

 

The decision to part ways was fraught with uncertainty for Haney. He detailed the emotional turmoil leading up to his departure: “It was a tough decision to quit, one I went back and forth on many times. I sent him a text. I wished him the best and told him I hope he finds someone else to help him. He first responded: ‘Thanks’. Then two seconds later he said again: ‘We’re just taking a break, right?’ I told him: ‘No, we’re done.'”

 

Haney’s final remarks on the matter underscored a sense of liberation. “When all is said and done, I’m better off out of it. That’s the bottom line. It is a huge weight off my shoulders. My record with him is what it is. It will never be approached. In the past two-and-a-half years, Tiger has won 44 per cent of his tournaments. He’s been in the top 10 for 85 per cent of the time. All I can say is: ‘Good luck.'”

As the golf world continues to grapple with the shifting landscape, Haney’s biting commentary serves as a reminder of the ongoing tensions between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, and the personal toll these professional rifts can take.