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 According to a report by Sports Illustrated, LIV has formally withdrawn its application for points within the OWGR system, citing the system’s failure to acknowledge the…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…
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 a brewing legal showdown, LIV Golf finds itself embroiled in an eight-figure dispute over accusations of mimicking its format from the Premier Golf League (PGL), reports The Times. The PGL, a prospective rival to both the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, traces its inception back to 2014 and publicly disclosed its ambitions in…
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…