TLDR:
- PGA Tour winner Chris DiMarco complained about a $2 million purse on the Champions Tour.
- Paige Spiranac criticized DiMarco for his comments on the podcast.
Paige Spiranac recently addressed golfer Chris DiMarco’s complaints about the $2 million purse on the Champions Tour. DiMarco, a former Masters runner-up, expressed his desire for LIV Golf to buy the Champions Tour and increase the prize money. Spiranac, a golf influencer, pointed out that DiMarco had already earned over $22 million throughout his career and implied that his complaints were unwarranted.
DiMarco, who has won three PGA Tour events and placed second to Tiger Woods in major tournaments, acknowledged the significant increase in prize money in recent years. He also discussed the idea of defecting to LIV Golf for better financial opportunities. Ultimately, the PGA Tour and LIV Golf announced a merger last summer, indicating significant changes in the golf industry.