Laurie Canter, the popular English golfer, addressed his ban from the PGA Tour. The 35-year-old will not be able to compete on this tour for the next 12 months due to his participation in LIV Golf events. Although Canter has never held a PGA Tour card, this ban will significantly impact his career. He has been performing well on the DP World and has a chance to finish in the top 10, which would earn him a PGA card.
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What may worry the English golfer is that he will miss several tournaments at the beginning of the next season. In a recent interview, Laurie expressed his frustrations, revealing that he received a letter about the ban in the middle of the year. Canter believes that the PGA Tour's policies are absurd, especially since he will have to wait some time before he can play again.
A DP World Tour player, Canter doesnt understand the PGA's policy that allows for a ban even if you havent played on their tour. He recognizes these rules when he is part of the PGA, but from his current perspective, they seem bizarre, and he struggles to get the logic behind them.
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Canter joined LIV Golf two years ago, but this year he hasn't had many opportunities to play, participating in only two events. However, in previous years, the experienced golfer played more often. He doesn't hold hate for LIV Golf, viewing the PGA as a great initiative that offers fans a chance to see something different. The LIV Golf leaders aimed to implement new ideas and present golf in a way that fans haven't seen before. Canter appreciates both tradition and prestige in the sport, but he also embraces innovation in the world of golf.
Laurie Canter on the excitement about being part of the PGA
Canter shared his excitement about the possibility of earning a spot on the PGA Tour by performing well at The Open in July. He shared that playing on the PGA Tour is a goal he hopes to achieve eventually. However, he stressed that there is still a long way to go, especially with many important tournaments coming up in the second half of the year. 35-year-old admitted that before his recent win, he was primarily focused on playing his best to maintain his status for the following year. Now, his perspective has moved; he has new goals to aim for, and the opportunity to join the PGA Tour is something he looks forward to.
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Playing on the PGA is a dream for every golfer, especially for those just starting to make their mark in the sport. However, Laurie Canter is not a newcomer; he has considerable experience under his belt. Yet, he is aware of the massive opportunity ahead of him, which highlights the source of his frustration. He struggles to understand how participating in LIV Golf, even without having been part of the PGA Tour, can impact his future.
Canter's intention is to maintain his strong performance, especially after a successful season. It remains to be seen how this situation will grow and how well he can perform on the PGA if he secures a spot. Additionally, there is the possibility of a merger, which has received less attention in recent weeks. Such a merger could change the existing rules and create a new atmosphere within the golf scene.
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This amazing golfer admitted that playing on the PGA Tour would be a great thing, stressing that he had a second child and that he would probably look at joining the Tour differently now than he did a few years ago. It is obvious that his family is now his priority, and he admits that playing there is an opportunity that everyone wants.It will be interesting to see how everything will look if it really becomes part of the PGA.
