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John BarrESPN.com
BEDMINSTER N.J. — Charles Barkley (Ballaball Hall of Famer) has not yet been offered a job at LIV Golf in a broadcasting position. He was referring to his popularity as an analyst for TNT, and a corporate pitchman.
I can’t keep TNT in suspense. Barkley stated that it was unfair before he appeared at a pro-am tournament at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster. It is the site of the third LIV Tour Event.
They are not only beautiful, but they are also very practical. [TNT]My sponsors are concerned. Subway, Capital One, and Dicks Sporting Goods are all calling me. I will have to make a decision at some point, simple and straightforward.
Barkley appears to not be in a position to make a decision right now. Thursday, he said that despite meeting LIV Golf CEO Greg NormanAlthough he expressed his openness to being part of LIV Golfs broadcasting crew, no offer was made.
They haven’t offered me any contract. Barkley stated that they asked Barkley if I was interested. I met Greg and I said yes. Im in an all-win situation. If they offer me anything good, thats great. Im a great employee at TNT if they don’t.
Trump, the former President, was also present at Thursdays pro-am at Trumps northern New Jersey golf club.
The proximity of the golf club to the site where the World Trade Center attacks of September 11, 2001 occurred has drawn sharp criticism from family members of 9/11 victims.
This event follows members of 9/11 Justice sending an earlier this month letter to former President Trump, expressing their extreme pain, frustration, and anger at his decision to host the Saudi sponsored league at his club in New Jersey under the shadows of Ground Zero, the organization stated in a release earlier in the week.
Barkley said that he felt sympathy for the 9/11 families. Barkley stated that it was probably the worst day in American history.
Trump told ESPN on Thursday that Nobody has gotten to bottom of 9/11, unfortunately, and that they should.
A spokesperson for 9/11 Justice Group stated that recently released FBI documents further confirmed Saudi Arabias involvement in the attacks. This is contrary to what the Saudi government has consistently denied.
Trump spoke of LIV Tours financial backers in Saudi Arabia, saying Ive known them for a long while. Theyve been my friends for a long while. They have invested in many American businesses. They own large percentages of many American companies. And, frankly, their contribution to golf is amazing. They are doing so much for the players. The salaries are going up.
Barkley stated that he doesn’t understand why people are so angry at golfers and why more anger hasn’t been directed towards companies that receive financial support from the Saudi Public Investment Fund.
Everybodys making up words like sportswashing and dirty cash. Barkley said, Im like: Listen, if we play sports, then we all take money out of some sources that you might not appreciate or love. I don’t want be a hypocrite. These guys [LIV golfers]they are trying to make their living. I wish them the best. Same goes for my friends from the PGA Tour. However, everyone is just trying to play the moral cards.
Everyone wants to be somewhere for some reason. selective outrageBarkley stated that he agreed. I wont let that happen on my watch, Barkley said.
LIV Golf announced Wednesday Plans to expand in the 2023To 14 events, 48 golfers will compete for $405 million in purses. LIV Golf will also host additional tournaments in 2023 with its LIV Golf International Series. This series was launched in 2018 by $300 million in the Asian Tour.
Trump stated to ESPN that the PGA was not a favorite of many players for a long period. Now they can have an alternative. And nobody would have known that there would be a gold rush like this.
