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Sergio Garcia has given an insight into the simmering tensions behind the scenes between the established tours and many leading players over the Saudi bid to change the game.
The Spaniard was outraged that his loyalty over 23 years to the European Tour counted for nothing when he asked for a release to play in the Saudi Invitational next week.
Clearly trying to kill off the Saudi threat to create a new global tour at birth, the European and PGA Tours were reluctant to allow releases to a host of leading Americans plus the likes of Garcia, Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter, before player power won the day.
Sergio Garcia has given an insight into the simmering tensions behind the scenes
That has done little, however, to assuage the feeling of resentment on the practice range. The Saudis must be thrilled.
Garcia, 42, said: ‘I understand the position of the tours but they have to understand that we are trying to achieve things for our families. I’ve been a European Tour member for 23 years and done a lot of
