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DP World Tour announces LIV Golf bans and fines

DP World Tour announces LIV Golf bans and fines

The DP World Tour has fined members who played in the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational Series £100,000 ($A177,835) apiece and banned them from the upcoming Scottish Open and two other events. 24 Jun 2022
Scheffler surprised by Koepka's LIV move

Scheffler surprised by Koepka's LIV move

World No.1 Scottie Scheffler has admitted it was "definitely a surprise" to see Brooks Koepka join the breakaway Saudi-backed LIV Golf series as he reaffirmed his commitment to the PGA Tour. 24 Jun 2022
In-form McIlroy not out to prove point

In-form McIlroy not out to prove point

World No.2 Rory McIlroy insists he is not playing to prove a point with the PGA Tour facing the biggest threat in its history from Greg Norman's LIV Golf Invitational Series. 24 Jun 2022
Monahan talks PGA Tour schedule changes and money

Monahan talks PGA Tour schedule changes and money

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has accused the Saudi-back LIV Invitational Series of attempting to buy the game of golf and then went on the offensive, unveiling larger purses, new events and a different calendar. 23 Jun 2022
McIlroy slams Koepka as 'duplicitous'

McIlroy slams Koepka as 'duplicitous'

Rory McIlroy has described Brooks Koepka as deceitful after the four-times major winner's defection to the breakaway LIV Golf Invitational Series. 23 Jun 2022
R&A issues statement on players at the 150th Open

R&A issues statement on players at the 150th Open

Ahead of the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews next month the R&A have released a statement to confirm that all players that have earned a spot will be allowed to play. 22 Jun 2022
Opinion: Black clouds apparently alright for others

Opinion: Black clouds apparently alright for others

Let’s be honest. There exists almost no ideal time for significant news that won’t steal attention away from another tournament in the never ending cycle of professional golf. 22 Jun 2022
Ancer to LIV as PGA Tour plans to reshape season

Ancer to LIV as PGA Tour plans to reshape season

Following reports of four-time major winner Brooks Koepka signing on with the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series, World No.20 and former Australian Open winner Abraham Ancer has confirmed he will also play the new Tour. 22 Jun 2022
Koepka reportedly set to join LIV Golf

Koepka reportedly set to join LIV Golf

Four-time major winner Brooks Koepka is apparently set to become the latest player to join Greg Norman's Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series as first reported by James Corrigan of The Telegraph. 21 Jun 2022
Morri: Comparing Saudi golf involvement is apples to oranges

Morri: Comparing Saudi golf involvement is apples to oranges

More than one person wondered aloud this week why the Ladies European Tour players teeing up in the Saudi-backed Aramco Team Series haven’t been subject to the same scrutiny as their male counterparts who have signed up for the LIV Tour. 20 Jun 2022
Norman accuses PGA Tour of ‘deafening’ hypocrisy

Norman accuses PGA Tour of ‘deafening’ hypocrisy

Greg Norman has accused the PGA Tour of "deafening hypocrisy" following the backlash to his LIV Golf Invitational Series. 20 Jun 2022
Mickelson’s U.S. return ends early

Mickelson’s U.S. return ends early

Phil Mickelson's highly anticipated start at this week's U.S. Open following a controversy-filled few months came to an early end as the six-time runner-up was left near the bottom of the field after his second round. 18 Jun 2022
McIlroy’s play about majors not message

McIlroy’s play about majors not message

Rory McIlroy has been one of the more outspoken critics of LIV Golf, but the Northern Irishman says his hot start to the U.S. Open was more about trying to end a major drought than sending some sort of message. 17 Jun 2022
USGA chief foresees changes to LIV players at U.S. Open

USGA chief foresees changes to LIV players at U.S. Open

United States Golf Association Chief Executive Mike Whan believes it will get harder for those who joined LIV Golf to gain entry into the future U.S. Opens. 16 Jun 2022
Rory out to be remembered rather than richer

Rory out to be remembered rather than richer

Rory McIlroy has expressed his disappointment at the players who performed a U-turn to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, as he conceded being the poster boy of the PGA Tour was a "burden" he could do without. 15 Jun 2022
Country comes first for Cam in PGA Tour vs LIV

Country comes first for Cam in PGA Tour vs LIV

Cameron Smith is urging officials to stage a PGA Tour event in Australia as LIV Golf provokes more controversy and opportunities for the game's stars. 15 Jun 2022
'It's sad' LIV detracts from U.S. Open: Thomas

'It's sad' LIV detracts from U.S. Open: Thomas

Justin Thomas says 'it's sad" the controversial LIV Golf Invitational Series has sucked up all the oxygen in the sport and overshadowed the third major of the season. 14 Jun 2022
Mickelson not giving up hope of PGA Tour return

Mickelson not giving up hope of PGA Tour return

Phil Mickelson has stuck to his script as he prepares to compete on American soil for the first time in more than four months. 14 Jun 2022
Morri: Minjee and Matilda remind us of the best of golf

Morri: Minjee and Matilda remind us of the best of golf

There are times when golf feels like one giant juxtaposition. Last week was one of those times. 13 Jun 2022
No 'freeride' for golf rebels: Monahan

No 'freeride' for golf rebels: Monahan

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan says players who have joined the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series will not be allowed to "freeride". 13 Jun 2022
Smyth's million dollar week

Smyth's million dollar week

Australian Travis Smyth has become a golfing millionaire in just one week after cashing in on the untold riches that controversial Saudi Arabian petrodollars are pumping into the game. 13 Jun 2022