In recent months, LIV Golf, backed by Saudi funds, has been making waves in the golfing world, enticing some top talent away from the traditional PGA Tour. Notably, Jon Rahm, the reigning Masters champion, and his teammate Tyrrell Hatton have made the switch, signaling a significant shift in allegiance. But the recruitment drive doesn’t stop…
LAs the April 11 start of the Masters at Augusta National approaches, 29-year-old Spanish golfer Jon Rahm reflects on the repercussions of his decision last December to depart from the PGA Tour. While he eagerly anticipates the prestigious tournament, Rahm acknowledges the challenges of watching from afar as other players claim titles he secured in…
In an unprecedented gathering of golf’s most influential figures, Tiger Woods, alongside directors from the PGA TOUR Players, has convened in The Bahamas for a pivotal meeting with Yasir Al-Rumayyan and leadership from the Public Investment Fund (PIF). The stakes couldn’t be higher as these titans of the sport converge to chart the course of…
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…
Rory McIlroy has firmly dismissed any possibility of joining LIV Golf, citing his adherence to tradition within the sport. The Northern Irishman, who has been vocal in his criticism of the Saudi-backed breakaway series since its inception in 2021, remains steadfast in his stance despite recent high-profile defections. While McIlroy had softened his stance slightly,…
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…
In a recent development, LIV Golf commissioner Greg Norman has informed players that the breakaway league has decided to abandon its pursuit of Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) accreditation. According to a report by Sports Illustrated, LIV has formally withdrawn its application for points within the OWGR system, citing the system’s failure to acknowledge the…
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…