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R&A bans transgender golfers from playing female events

R&A bans transgender golfers from playing female events

Transgender players will no longer be able to enter female professional and elite golf tournaments after the R&A introduced a new fair competition policy. 13 Dec 2024
Korean golf star Byeong Hun An cops doping ban

Korean golf star Byeong Hun An cops doping ban

South Korea's Byeong Hun An has been banned for three months for a doping violation, the PGA Tour has announced. 12 Oct 2023
Players returning from LIV is part of PGA Tour deal

Players returning from LIV is part of PGA Tour deal

The PGA Tour and DP World Tour have agreed to work with the backers of LIV Golf to decide how defectors to the rival league can return and what kind of punishment they should face. 28 Jun 2023
PGA Tour, DP World Tour to merge with Saudis and end LIV row

PGA Tour, DP World Tour to merge with Saudis and end LIV row

The golf war launched when Saudi-backed LIV Golf challenged the established Tours is over. 7 Jun 2023
Sergio only LIV golfer not to pay fine: DP World Tour

Sergio only LIV golfer not to pay fine: DP World Tour

Sergio Garcia is the lone golfer of the 17 who defected from the DP World Tour to LIV Golf in 2022 to not pay his fine by a court-required deadline. 5 May 2023
DP World Tour 'fully in bed' with PGA Tour: Westwood

DP World Tour 'fully in bed' with PGA Tour: Westwood

Former World No.1 Lee Westwood has accused golf's DP World Tour of being "fully in bed" with the PGA Tour after announcing his resignation from the European circuit. 5 May 2023
DP World Tour speaks on LIV Golf legal victory

DP World Tour speaks on LIV Golf legal victory

The DP World Tour has won its legal battle to be able to suspend and fine LIV Golf players who featured in conflicting events without permission, after the independent UK-based panel of Sports Resolutions found in its favour. 7 Apr 2023
Smith's 'awkward' absence the talk of TPC

Smith's 'awkward' absence the talk of TPC

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan concedes it's "awkward", not having Cameron Smith defending his Players Championship title as golf's civil war hits home at the Tour's richest tournament. 8 Mar 2023
PGA Tour-LIV feud no good for anyone: McIlroy

PGA Tour-LIV feud no good for anyone: McIlroy

World No.1 Rory McIlroy says the feud between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf is "out of control" and that it could leave the game "fractured" for a long time. 27 Oct 2022
Saudi golf CEO makes bold claims regarding majors

Saudi golf CEO makes bold claims regarding majors

Acknowledging the possibility that most LIV Golf players will not be allowed entry to the sport's top events, Saudi Golf Federation CEO Majed Al Sorour said the new circuit might create its own majors. 20 Oct 2022
Once banned Otaegui wins at Valderrama as Min Woo takes third

Once banned Otaegui wins at Valderrama as Min Woo takes third

Spain's Adrian Otaegui, who has successfully earned a stay against sanctions imposed by the DP World Tour for competing in LIV Golf events, has earned an equally big on-course victory in the Andalucia Masters. 17 Oct 2022
Let LIV Golf stars play the majors: Davis

Let LIV Golf stars play the majors: Davis

Cam Davis has lofty ambitions, wants to win majors and wants to beat golf's finest to do so – including those on the LIV Golf breakaway circuit. 13 Oct 2022
Cam loving LIV life despite 'unfair' rankings situation

Cam loving LIV life despite 'unfair' rankings situation

Australia's Open Champion Cameron Smith says it is unfair that those players who have joined LIV Golf are not receiving world ranking points and hopes that changes before his exemption into golf's four majors expires. 1 Sep 2022
Smith and Leishman among latest confirmed LIV signings

Smith and Leishman among latest confirmed LIV signings

Cameron Smith, World No.2 and reigning Open champion, has joined LIV Golf along with close friend and fellow Aussie Marc Leishman. 30 Aug 2022
Long wait for LIV Golf player lawsuit

Long wait for LIV Golf player lawsuit

LIV golfers, including Phil Mickelson and Australian Matt Jones, who filed an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour will have to wait almost 16 months before the case goes to trial. 19 Aug 2022
Aussie LIV event to be without local Tour backing

Aussie LIV event to be without local Tour backing

The confirmation that LIV Golf will head to Australia in 2023 by the circuit's recent announcement of an expanded schedule next year has created plenty of headlines and discussion around the world. But Greg Norman and co. will be doing so without any involvement from the PGA Tour of Australasia. 11 Aug 2022
‘Mixed feelings’ for Wyndham leader Huh as Percy goes low

‘Mixed feelings’ for Wyndham leader Huh as Percy goes low

Australia's Cameron Percy has shot one of his best rounds at the PGA Tour's Wyndham Championship only to be upstaged by John Huh, whose career-best 61 rocketed him to the lead. 5 Aug 2022
Mickelson, Bryson, Jones among LIV pros to sue PGA Tour

Mickelson, Bryson, Jones among LIV pros to sue PGA Tour

Hall of Fame golfer Phil Mickelson and 10 other players, including Australian Matt Jones and Bryson DeChambeau, have filed a lawsuit against the PGA Tour increasing the tension between the two organisations. 4 Aug 2022
Bubba reportedly set to join LIV Golf

Bubba reportedly set to join LIV Golf

Bubba Watson is reportedly set to become the latest player to leave the PGA Tour to join LIV Golf. 28 Jul 2022
Rory calls for peace talks

Rory calls for peace talks

Rory McIlroy believes the PGA Tour and DP World Tour should hold talks with the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series as the escalating tension between the circuits is "splitting the game". 8 Jul 2022
Scottish Open ban for LIV players to stand

Scottish Open ban for LIV players to stand

The DP World Tour has declined a request from members of the LIV Golf Invitational Series to rescind their fines and bans from participating at the Scottish Open next week. 4 Jul 2022