LIV Golf: Harold Varner III earns $4 million, cashes on stunning admission

Lower than a 12 months after Harold Varner III moved to the LIV Golf Tour, he has received the occasion at Trump Nationwide Washington D.C. by one shot.

Varner III shot a remaining spherical 68 to complete at 12-under. He held off Branden Grace to say his first victory since leaving the PGA Tour final August. He’s on the Vary Goats group with Bubba Watson, Talor Gooch, Thomas Pieters and Wade Ormsby.

Varner III was open and trustworthy about why he left the PGA tour for LIV final 12 months, being one of many solely gamers to overtly say it was in regards to the cash. That ruffled some feathers, but in addition instilled a way of refreshing aid amongst others.

“My life is altering,” Varner stated in his Instagram publish announcement. “The chance to affix LIV Golf is just too good of a monetary breakthrough for me to cross by. I do know what it means to develop up with out a lot. This cash goes be sure that my child and future Varners can have a strong base to start out on — and a life I might have solely dreamt about rising up.”

When Varner III signed with LIV Golf, he reportedly made $15 million, per WSBTV. He additionally mentioned how the PGA Tour modified his life as effectively in that assertion, so it appears Varner III did what he thought was greatest for his household.

Now he’s a winner on the rival league to the PGA Tour, successful $4 million within the particular person portion of the D.C. occasion, per Fox Sports activities. He additionally received $500,000 for the Vary Goats putting third at this occasion to separate along with his teammates.