HONOLULU – On June 6, a date that will live forever in the annals of the PGA Tour history, Webb Simpson had just arrived in Toronto for a RBC event when a few of the Tour’s independent director phoned him to inform him of the framework agreement about to be announced between Tour commissioner Jay Monahan of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and Yasir al-Rumayyan.
Simpson, who shot a 70-point score at the Sony Open Hawaii, said: “I was so confused. I had so many questions, but I must go, because I am doing a clinic.”
Simpson, a seven-time winner in his career (including the 2012 U.S. Open), is always thoughtful when answering questions and generous with his time. He has also been the most willing player director of late to speak candidly on the record. Simpson, who has won seven times in his career including the 2012 U.S. Open is thoughtful and generous when answering questions. He was the player director most willing to speak on record.
Simpson spoke about a variety of topics, including greed, legacy, and his fear that sponsors would take their money to pursue other sponsorship opportunities. This conversation has been edited to make it clearer.
