LIV Golf: Harold Varner III admits he could not turn down ‘too good’ money

New LIV Golf signee Harold Varner III has explained his decision to join the Saudi breakaway league.

The 32-year-old released a statement saying the chance to join the heavily-funded golf circuit was one he could not deny. 

‘The opportunity to join LIV Golf is simply too good of a financial breakthrough for me to pass by,’ Varner said in a statement. 

‘I know what it means to grow up without much. 

‘This money is going to ensure that my kid and future Varners will have a solid base to start on — and a life I could have only dreamt about growing up.

‘Your opinion of me may have changed because of this announcement. No lie, that’ll be a tough thing to deal with. But haven’t changed – I’m still me. I promise you that.’

The North Carolinian, who won the Australian PGA Championship in 2016 and PIF Saudi International in February, was effusive in his praise of the PGA Tour and its impact upon his life. 

‘The PGA Tour has been a life changer, it’s given me, an ordinary kid from rural Gastonia, North Carolina, the opportunity to make something out of my life,’ he added.

Varner III won two titles in his PGA career and finished tied for 48th in final event on the Tour

‘I am who I am because of the people who have surrounded me.’

Varner will look to use his newfound wealth to also further his philanthropic efforts, in the form of the HV3 foundation. 

‘I’ll continue to forge pathways for kids interested in golf. This note is a receipt for that.’

Varner was one of six new LIV Golf signings including British Open winner Cam Smith, Marc Leishman, Joaquin Niemann, Cameron Tringale and Anirban Lahiri.

Australian Cam Smith finally revealed he has joined LIV Golf after recent speculation