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DJ, four Aussies among Norman's first LIV field

DJ, four Aussies among Norman's first LIV field

The Greg Norman-led and Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series has finally announced its first lot of confirmed players ahead of next week’s debut event in England. Former World No.1 Dustin Johnson the biggest name and arguably most significant surprise on the list. 1 Jun 2022
Nicklaus had 'zero interest' in Saudi offer

Nicklaus had 'zero interest' in Saudi offer

Jack Nicklaus says he met with a Saudi Arabian group as a courtesy and had "zero interest" in running a rival golf circuit now being led by Australia's Greg Norman. 1 Jun 2022
Hend focused on health and winning again

Hend focused on health and winning again

Scott Hend competes in the International Series England at Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort this week after a promising performance in the Netherlands that suggests his game may be on the mend following poor health, that even included contracting COVID-19 last week. 1 Jun 2022
The Preview: International Series England

The Preview: International Series England

History will be made this week when the Asian Tour stages its first full field event outside the Asian continent. 31 May 2022
‘I'm just so sick of talking about it’: McIlroy

‘I'm just so sick of talking about it’: McIlroy

Rory McIlroy has admitted he spoke too soon when declaring the Saudi-backed breakaway was "dead in the water", as he lamented the related absence of defending champion Phil Mickelson at the PGA Championship. 18 May 2022
Tulsa prepares for fifth PGA as Fowler mulls future

Tulsa prepares for fifth PGA as Fowler mulls future

Inside the clubhouse at Southern Hills is a sign that proudly signals its heritage with the phrase, "First to Five." No other course has hosted the PGA Championship as many times. 17 May 2022
I was offered $100m by Saudis: Nicklaus

I was offered $100m by Saudis: Nicklaus

Greg Norman was not the first choice to be the front man of the LIV Golf Invitational Series, they pursued and preferred Jack Nicklaus, according to the 73-time PGA Tour winner. 17 May 2022
Defending champion Mickelson out of PGA

Defending champion Mickelson out of PGA

Phil Mickelson will not defend his title in next week's PGA Championship at Southern Hills, tournament organisers have announced. 14 May 2022
Backlash for Norman over Saudi comments

Backlash for Norman over Saudi comments

Greg Norman's brushing off of Jamal Khashoggi's killing as a "mistake" has been condemned by the fiancée of the late Washington Post columnist, Amnesty International and Australian legend Karrie Webb. 13 May 2022
Norman refers to Saudi “mistakes” while pledging player defence

Norman refers to Saudi “mistakes” while pledging player defence

Greg Norman has pledged to "defend, reimburse and represent" any players who should face sanctions if they take part in his breakaway LIV Golf Invitational Series while saying “we’ve all made mistakes” when quizzed on Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. 12 May 2022
‘If you want to go, go’: Thomas

‘If you want to go, go’: Thomas

One day after the PGA Tour denied its members permission to participate in the competing Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series, multiple players who had no intention of leaving said that the decision should not be surprising. 12 May 2022
Shark bites back at PGA Tour

Shark bites back at PGA Tour

Greg Norman has hit out at the PGA Tour's decision not to grant players permission to contest next month's first LIV Golf Invitational Series event, labelling it "anti-fan and anti-golfer". 11 May 2022
PGA Tour denies Saudi release requests

PGA Tour denies Saudi release requests

Australian golfing great Greg Norman has said he has been given an extra $US2billion ($A2.9 billion) in funding from Saudi Arabia to build his rebel series of 54-hole events into a full league by 2024. 11 May 2022
Morri: A reminder of professional golf’s place

Morri: A reminder of professional golf’s place

It’s easy to get distracted by professional golf, particularly those of us who work in the industry (and especially the media). 9 May 2022
Westwood seeks release to play LIV Golf Invitational

Westwood seeks release to play LIV Golf Invitational

Lee Westwood has broken his silence on the Greg Norman led, Saudi-backed breakaway circuit and confirmed he's requested a release to play the first LIV Golf Invitational Series event next month. 5 May 2022
The Preview: Betfred British Masters

The Preview: Betfred British Masters

The British Masters (Betfred British Masters this year) is one of the most historic tournaments in golf with a winner’s list the envy of even major tournaments. 3 May 2022
Mickelson comments hurt new league: Norman

Mickelson comments hurt new league: Norman

Greg Norman has declared that Phil Mickelson's controversial comments complicated matters for the lucrative new golf league he is fronting that is backed by Saudi Arabian investment. 3 May 2022
Quayle’s 61 puts him on top in Japan

Quayle’s 61 puts him on top in Japan

Anthony Quayle had plenty to play for if he stayed home and completed the PGA Tour of Australasia season in the hopes of securing a DP World Tour card. Instead the Queenslander headed back to Japan and he was rewarded earlier today. 28 Apr 2022
The Preview: Mexico Open at Vidanta

The Preview: Mexico Open at Vidanta

It might be a new event for the PGA Tour but this week’s Mexico Open has a rich history and a stellar list of past champions. 26 Apr 2022
Mickelson signs up for trio of events

Mickelson signs up for trio of events

Phil Mickelson has signed up for the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open, and his manager asked the PGA Tour for permission to play in a Saudi-funded golf tournament outside London without saying whether the six-time major winner will play any of them. 26 Apr 2022
Shark planning St. Andrews swansong

Shark planning St. Andrews swansong

Greg Norman is planning on making an extraordinary return to the Open Championship, more than a decade after he last competed in a major. 23 Apr 2022