Golf-Leishman calls out claims that LIV gamers cannot win majors

The former world quantity 12, who joined LIV in 2022 after successful six U.S. PGA titles, certified for subsequent week’s U.S. Open at Oakmont on Monday to finish his three-year absence from the majors.

Leishman grinned when requested about feedback made by commentator Brandel Chamblee, who stated Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau fell out of competition eventually month’s PGA Championship due to LIV’s format and lack of competitors.

“I would disagree with that,” the 41-year-old instructed reporters by video name from the U.S. on Thursday.

“I feel the best way our schedule is ready up really lends itself to having the ability to put together very properly for the majors.

“We’re taking part in towards nice fields each single week on powerful golf programs. Yes, it is 54 holes, however it places a little bit of stress on that first spherical to get off to an excellent begin as a result of they’re slightly bit extra of a dash.

“We’re nonetheless taking part in numerous golf away from tournaments, having fun with golf extra and I feel when you find yourself having fun with your golf and it isn’t a lot of a grind, that lends itself to raised play.

“I would probably disagree with Brandel Chamblee … a lot.”

Leishman, whose greatest end at a serious was a tie for second on the 2015 British Open, felt he could possibly be a title contender in Pennsylvania subsequent week.

“Obviously golf’s a funny game and you need a lot of stuff to go right on the right weeks, particularly the major weeks,” he added.

“And typically even should you do have your great things and also you make the elements and also you get a few fortunate breaks, somebody can nonetheless go loopy and beat you so that you want numerous stuff to go proper.

“But definitely I feel like that my game is probably as good as it’s ever been. My mindset is as good as it’s ever been and hopefully I can get the breaks and come out on top.”

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