Published 01/26/2023, 9:11 AM EST
The entire golf world has been consumed with the drama of recent events. The Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy feud has been in the spotlight. The banter between the two golfers has been closely followed by the golf world. What began with one player’s feelings being hurt has now turned into a war and even divided the golf world yet again. Recently, Byeong Hun An, the PGA Tour star, voiced his opinion on the trending incident.
Byeong Hun An despite still awaiting his first PGA Tour win has a huge fan base. His recent series of tweets regarding the huge Reed controversy has now caused them to pick sides.
Golf world reacts to Hun’s take on the PGA Tour drama
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The recent controversy between the LIV golf defector and PGA Tour loyalist has sparked a fire among golf fans. Hun An sided with the PGA Tour loyalist and took to Twitter, writing, “Life is too short to hang out with people you don’t like.”
The golf pro was surprised that there were those out there who were mad at McIlroy. “I cant believe people are upset that Rory didnt say hello back,” he stated, exclaiming his disapproval.
Many of his fans agreed with him. They lashed out at Reed, stating it was absurd to expect a greeting after his actions.
Some fans certainly disagreed with Hun An. They claimed that saying hi was the least McIlroy could’ve done, regardless of their past. One person commented, “It’s ignorant, childish and disrespectful.”
The incident incident had irritated many fans too because of its pettiness.
What’s your take on the incident? Who are you siding with in this divide?
What exactly went down between Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed?
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Both golf pros are currently competing in Dubai on the DP World Tour. On the course, Reed approached the world No. 1 to greet him. But, McIlroy had no interest in talking to the nine-time PGA Tour winner. He claimed that the LIV golfer had subpoenaed him on Christmas Eve last year and that he was still upset about the timing of everything.
Golf – European Tour – BMW PGA Championship – Wentworth Golf Club, Virginia Water, Britain – September 7, 2022 Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy during a press conference Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
Reed, on the other hand, was infuriated at being ignored and threw a LIV Golf tee in the direction of Rory. Therein began the feud between the two, which soon turned into a mess. The one-time major champion later accused the PGA Tour regular of being “immature” and acting like a “little child”, as per Golf Monthly. And so the war goes on.
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What do you think will be McIlroy’s response now? Or will he stay silent and let the fire die out? Let us know in the comments below.