Less than a 12 months after Harold Varner III moved to the LIV Golf Tour, he has gained the occasion at Trump National Washington D.C. by one shot.
Varner III shot a last spherical 68 to complete at 12-under. He held off Branden Grace to assert his first victory since leaving the PGA Tour final August. He is on the Range Goats crew 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 reduction amongst others.
“My life is changing,” Varner stated in his Instagram submit announcement. “The opportunity to join LIV Golf is simply too good of a financial breakthrough for me to pass by. I know what it means to grow up without much. This money is going 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.”
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 properly in that assertion, so it appears Varner III did what he thought was finest 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. He additionally gained $500,000 for the Range Goats inserting third at this occasion to separate together with his teammates.