TIGERWOODS was priced at a huge 1000/1 by Paddy Power in order to be the next top-ranked golfer to join the LIV Series.

To avoid the PGA Tour, the golf legend turned down $1BILLION for the Saudi-backed rebel series.

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Greg Norman, who was charged with recruiting the most prominent stars for the new format, revealed the staggering sums Woods were offered to make the change.

It was difficult to get some of the best players in the world because of the possibility of being expelled from the PGA Tour, and possibly future Ryder Cups.

The current top 10 have not made the move, and Rory McIlroy has publicly criticised the series.

Dustin Johnson was joined by Phil Mickelson, while Patrick Reed and Rickie Foller were also announced ahead of the opening tournament.

Woods turned down the offer and is now a massive 1000/1 with Paddy Power for the opportunity to participate in the competition. It began today at The Centurion Club, outside London.

Justin Rose and Bubba Watson, both priced at 8/15, are the top two choices to make the switch.

Brooks Koepka, a three-time major champ, and Matt Fitzpatrick are both at the top of the betting with 11/8 and 6/4 respectively.

McIlroy, Justin Thomas (recent PGA Championship winner) can be backed at 250/1.

Jon Rahm and Shane Lowry are also available at triple-figures prices. They can be backable at 100/1 or 200/1.

Paddy Power spokesperson stated that Patrick and Bryson would eventually end up arguing with nearly everyone in order to make big bucks. That was something I didn't expect.

"Come on everybody. "Come on everyone. Since my last round, I have never seen such a flimsy lie."

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