BEDMINSTER, N.J.—The Saudi-funded LIV Golf series announced a 14-tournament schedule for next year with 12 established team franchises and a chance for players to either be promoted or relegated through its series of Asian Tour events. Greg Norman, the CEO and commissioner of LIV Golf, said Wednesday in a news release that the full schedule…
Tony Finau Passes Dustin Johnson in World Rankings
Tony Finau only climbed one spot in the Official World Golf Ranking following his third career PGA Tour victory on Sunday, but who he passed was notable. Finau rose to No. 16 with his come-from-behind victory, which moved him past former No. 1 Dustin Johnson. Johnson, who ended last year at No. 3 in the…
Ryder Cup Captain Stenson Fired Just Prior to Joining LIV Golf
Henrik Stenson was removed from his role as Ryder Cup captain for Europe hours before announcing that he was joining the LIV Golf series on Wednesday. The Swede was vice captain at Whistling Straits last year, backing Padraig Harrington in Europe’s worst loss to the United States 19–9 in Wisconsin. He was then tasked to lead…
McIlroy Softens Stance on LIV Golf Feud
Prior to the R&A Celebration of Champions statement late last week confirming that LIV Golf Commissioner, Greg Norman, would not be invited to the annual Champions Dinner during this week’s Open Championship at St. Andrews, Rory McIlroy made remarks Wednesday with the BBC that tensions between the various PGA and affiliated tours and LIV Golf…
PGA Tour in ‘Arms Race’ While Koepka Joins LIV Golf
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan revealed changes made to the PGA Tour to counter the “arms race” from the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, in cooperation with the PGA Policy Board and Player Directors, at a press conference prior to the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on Wednesday, in Cromwell, Conn. “If this is an…
PGA Commissioner Discusses Players Leaving for LIV Golf, Mickelson Defends Decision
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan was interviewed on television during the final round of the Canadian Open on Sunday at St. George’s Golf and Country Club in Toronto, regarding his decision to suspend PGA Tour players for competing in the inaugural LIV Golf Event at the Centurion Club outside London. Monahan’s primary criticism of the the…
LIV Golf Signs 2018 Masters Winner Patrick Reed
The LIV Golf International Series on Saturday announced the signing of 2018 Masters winner Patrick Reed. The 31-year-old American has won nine PGA Tour titles and earned nearly $37 million during his career. He is the ninth major winner to join the Saudi-backed rival golf circuit, a list that includes Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Sergio…
PGA Suspends 17 Golfers for Playing in LIV Event, Mickelson Responds to Criticism
The PGA Tour suspended 17 golfers for their participation Thursday in the first-ever LIV Golf event at the Centurion Club in St Albans, north of London. Inaugural tee shots were first hit by Former World #1 and current highest ranked LIV participant and World #13 Dustin Johnson, followed by World Golf Hall of Fame member Phil Mickelson….
Dustin Johnson and Other PGA Tour Players Resign to Play LIV Golf Events
Former World No. 1 ranked and two-time major winner, Dustin Johnson, announced the resignation of his PGA Tour membership at a press conference on Tuesday at the first LIV Golf Invitational Series event at The Centurion Club, in St. Albans, England. LIV Golf is a new golf series backed by a Saudi-funded rival league to the…
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