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Monahan sidelined by 'medical situation'

Monahan sidelined by 'medical situation'

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan is recuperating from a "medical situation" and has been relieved of his immediate responsibilities and day-to-day operations. 14 Jun 2023
Smith happy where he is and none the wiser on LIV future

Smith happy where he is and none the wiser on LIV future

Cameron Smith remains fully committed to LIV Golf and won't entertain the prospect of a return to the PGA Tour until he knows exactly how the sport's controversial merger will work. 13 Jun 2023
US Senator opens probe into PGA Tour-Saudi agreement

US Senator opens probe into PGA Tour-Saudi agreement

The leader of a Senate subcommittee is demanding the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's LIV Golf present records about negotiations that led to their new agreement and plans for what golf will look like under the arrangement. 13 Jun 2023
Morri: Golf’s broader image problem

Morri: Golf’s broader image problem

The hand wringing within the game in the wake of last week’s shock PIF, PGA Tour and DP World Tour deal has been understandably intense. 12 Jun 2023
Revamped PGA Tour reportedly giving equity to loyalists

Revamped PGA Tour reportedly giving equity to loyalists

Players who turned down big-money offers to defect to LIV Golf and stuck with the PGA Tour will be given equity shares in the new for-profit conglomerate being formed by the Tour's merger with the Saudi Public Investment Fund, PGA Tour policy board member Jimmy Dunne says. 12 Jun 2023
LIV here to stay according to Norman

LIV here to stay according to Norman

Greg Norman has reportedly told his LIV Golf staff that the breakaway circuit's operations won't change in a signal the Tour could again hold an Australian event. 8 Jun 2023
Aussie Tour part of golf’s new world order conversations

Aussie Tour part of golf’s new world order conversations

The news of the merger between the PGA and DP World Tours and Saudi Arabia’s golf entities will undoubtedly have an effect on Australian golf. Just what that is, however, remains to be seen. 7 Jun 2023
LIV chief Norman praises golf's 'great day'

LIV chief Norman praises golf's 'great day'

LIV Golf chief Greg Norman is hailing the peace deal with the PGA Tour as a "great day in global golf" but fellow Australian Geoff Ogilvy isn't so sure. 7 Jun 2023
Nicklaus: ‘This is good for the game of golf’

Nicklaus: ‘This is good for the game of golf’

The bombshell merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf has earned the seal of approval from arguably the game's top ambassador. 7 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
A year on, LIV is an island in golf's landscape

A year on, LIV is an island in golf's landscape

The catchphrase at LIV Golf seems to have changed in recent months to a bolder tone. 31 May 2023
Morri: Great golfers still come in all shapes and sizes

Morri: Great golfers still come in all shapes and sizes

We see less of it in the modern men’s game than we used to but what a joy it was to watch the diminutive Ayaka Furue make the final of the LPGA’s matchplay tournament at the weekend. 29 May 2023
LIV approach to Queensland confirmed by minister

LIV approach to Queensland confirmed by minister

The Australian PGA is confident its tournament can co-exist in Queensland alongside LIV Golf after the state government revealed expansion discussions with Greg Norman were underway. 16 May 2023
Opinion: It’s not major but the PNG Open plays a major role

Opinion: It’s not major but the PNG Open plays a major role

The current state of men’s professional golf is an interesting one no matter where you sit in the LIV Golf vs PGA Tour debate, or even if you just like golf no matter who plays it or pays for it. 10 May 2023
The Thing About Golf Podcast #92 – Geoff Ogilvy

The Thing About Golf Podcast #92 – Geoff Ogilvy

Winner of the 2006 US Open, Geoff Ogilvy is known as one of professional golf’s best interview subjects and in this wide ranging chat with John Huggan he shows why. 10 May 2023
The Thing About Golf Podcast #91 – Pat Welsh

The Thing About Golf Podcast #91 – Pat Welsh

Among the most unique perspectives in professional golf is that of the on course reporter. 26 Apr 2023
Morri: Bizarro world

Morri: Bizarro world

Perhaps it’s just me (in fact I’m sure it is) but I often find parallels between the 90s sitcom Seinfeld and golf. 24 Apr 2023
Opinion: Exhibition isn’t a dirty word

Opinion: Exhibition isn’t a dirty word

It is hard to imagine LIV Golf’s debut in Australia this week in Adelaide could have gone better for Greg Norman and crew, with perhaps the exception of a Cam Smith victory at The Grange. And fewer questions on the source of the financing. 24 Apr 2023
Norman: Kerry Packer sits on my shoulder

Norman: Kerry Packer sits on my shoulder

Greg Norman, a brash 21-year-old looking for cash, won his first professional golf tournament title in 1976 at the Grange in Adelaide. 21 Apr 2023
Norman’s LIV women's claim at odds with Karrie

Norman’s LIV women's claim at odds with Karrie

Greg Norman was his usual self when the LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner fronted the media in Adelaide on Thursday sitting alongside star recruit Cam Smith and South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas. 20 Apr 2023
Cam relishing simple pleasures of home

Cam relishing simple pleasures of home

Cam Smith sits in the middle of an Adelaide shopping mall which he could afford to buy. 19 Apr 2023