Tranlate this title Golfer who left behind the millions from LIV in spanish

Suddenly, while virtually unknown to the general public, Eugenio Chacarra became the highest-paid Spanish athlete in history in a single tournament in October 2022, thanks to the millions offered by LIV Golf, the controversial Saudi Super League that also lured the promising Spanish player that year, then the world’s number two amateur.

Bangkok (Thailand) was only his fourth tournament on the Saudi circuit, and it earned him €4.87 million for his double victory, €4.1 million for the individual title, and €770,000 for the team. LIV Golf had recruited Chacarra with «an offer that couldn’t be refused,» as the Madrid native himself acknowledged. He didn’t publicly confirm the figure, but rumors circulated about $10 million, roughly €8.5 million.

From one day to the next, Eugenio saw that his life was set for him, his family, and even future generations, but as time went on, he realized that LIV Golf «was just money» and a hindrance to his development as a golfer, the main reason he left the Saudi circuit in early 2025.

Shortly after, Chacarra won his first DP World Tour title in India, the European Tour, where he returns this week to defend his title. In his press conference, the Madrid native expressed his complete confidence and ambition in this new chapter, which began after leaving behind his time at LIV Golf and the millions it brought him.

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«I think my second or third DP World Tour title will come this year, that’s the goal. I think I can win a couple of times here when my game is at its best and my mindset is in top condition,» Chacarra stated.

“I think I’ll start competing much more; I just need to find those little details that, as golfers, we look for every week. When I’m healthy and playing well, I feel like one of the best players in the world,” added the Madrid native, a clear statement of intent.

“I’m trying to be more professional in all aspects of the game, not just in golf, but also in nutrition: what to eat on the course, how and when to train, when to stretch. I don’t think I was doing all that like the best players in the world, so I’m still trying to figure out what’s good for my body, for my game, and what I should be doing. You learn something new every day, and there are many things you can improve. I’m excited, and I think I’m on the right track,” explained Eugenio, currently ranked No. 149 in the world and 36th in the European Tour’s Race to Dubai.

«At the beginning, when you’re an amateur, the important thing is having money, but once I had that, the important thing for me was trying to be the best player in the world. That’s more important than the comfort of being on LIV Golf,» Chacarra explained at the time regarding the reasons for his departure.

«LIV Golf is an incredible circuit, but for me, money took a back seat, and I needed to rediscover my motivation to want to be the best player in the world,» said Eugenio Chacarra, a Spanish golfer.

«Yes, it’s an incredible circuit, with great players. They treat you incredibly well, they give you everything on a silver platter, everything is great, but for me, money took a back seat, and I wanted to be able to play in the big tournaments. My team and I believed that I needed to rediscover my motivation to want to improve and to want to be the best in the world,» he added.

«LIV Golf is an incredible circuit, with great players. They treat you incredibly well, they give you everything, everything is great, but for me, money took a back seat, and I wanted to be able to play in the big tournaments. My team and I believed that I needed to rediscover my motivation to want to improve and to want to be the best in the world,» he added.

» «When you have a lot of money, that stops mattering, so I was losing a lot of motivation to improve and train. That’s why my last year at LIV was bad, both in terms of my performance and mentally, as a person. I don’t really know what it was, but I was losing motivation to be better. Maybe I got too comfortable,» Chacarra admitted in ‘Bunkered’ magazine.

«Every day we work and strive so that one day I can become one of the best players in the world. I love being around the best, seeing what they do and learning from them. I’m excited to show the world that I can soon be among them. I won’t stop until I achieve all my goals,» the Spanish player stated.

«I don’t regret anything. I was lucky to join when LIV didn’t have many players yet. Having financial security at 22 is unique and takes the pressure off your game. The financial security that LIV gave me and the experience of playing with great players was fantastic, but I thought my time there was over,» Chacarra summarized his transition from the Saudi Super League to the traditional circuits.