PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan expressed confidence in leading the PGA Tour forward during a news conference at The Players Championship. While negotiations with LIV Golf’s Saudi backers are ongoing, Monahan remained optimistic about reaching a successful outcome. Monahan highlighted a shared vision to unlock golf’s global potential and hinted at progress with the Public…
Since the schism in professional golf with the inception of the LIV Golf setup in June 2022, the sport has been divided, with the PGA Tour imposing a ban on players joining the Saudi-backed league. However, recent developments hint at a potential reconciliation, as discussions between the PGA Tour and the Public Investment Fund of…
In the world of professional golf, where the greens are pristine and the stakes are high, fans have always been an integral part of the game’s allure. However, recent developments within the sport have left golf enthusiasts feeling sidelined and disheartened. The rift between the PGA TOUR and the upstart league, LIV Golf Investments, has…
Sergio Garcia, the Spanish golfing sensation, finds himself embroiled in a financial quagmire as he seeks to retrace his steps back to the DP World Tour and Ryder Cup contention. Garcia, who made headlines with his switch to the LIV Golf setup in June 2022, now faces a daunting seven-figure fine, exceeding $1 million (£800k),…
In a brewing legal confrontation, LIV Golf finds itself entangled in an eight-figure dispute over allegations of copying its format from the Premier Golf League (PGL), according to a report from The Times. The PGL, positioned as a potential rival to both the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, traces its origins back to 2014…
The decision by Jon Rahm to align himself with LIV Golf has sparked significant backlash within the golfing community, with critics arguing that the move violates unwritten codes of conduct. A top-ranked player, speaking anonymously to GolfDigest, lambasted Rahm’s choice, asserting that it will leave a lasting impact on the sport. According to the player,…
In 1961, Roger Maris embarked on a remarkable journey with the New York Yankees, poised to potentially surpass Babe Ruth’s legendary 60-home-run record set in 1927. However, then-commissioner Ford C. Frick introduced a contentious stipulation: Maris would need to achieve this feat in 154 games, rather than the 162 games of the contemporary season. Frick’s…
In a recent revelation, Jon Rahm shared his experience of reaching out to Tiger Woods after deciding to join LIV Golf last December. However, Rahm received no response from the PGA Tour legend, raising questions about Woods’ stance on the matter. Rahm’s move to LIV Golf, with a reported £450 million deal, marked a significant…
Tiger Woods has always been a keen observer of the golfing world, and one player who left an indelible impression on him is Anthony Kim. With his distinctive choked-up grip on every club, Kim’s approach to swinging the golf club fascinated Woods like no other. During a Nike golf clinic back in 2008, Woods expressed…
In a recent interview with ESPN’s Marty Smith, reigning Masters champion John Rahm opened up about the whirlwind of the past year, shedding light on various topics including his interaction with Tiger Woods, his departure for LIV Golf, and more. The term “ghosted,” typically associated with relationships, took a new context as Rahm shared his…