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Morri: Trying to make sense of Saudi spend

Morri: Trying to make sense of Saudi spend

From Wikipedia: ‘Sportswashing is the practice of an individual, group, corporation, or nation-state using a major or prestigious international sport to improve its reputation, through hosting a sporting event, the purchase or sponsorship of sporting teams, or by participation in the sport itself.’ 7 Feb 2022
Mickelson talks Tour greed as DeChambeau’s eye-watering offer reported

Mickelson talks Tour greed as DeChambeau’s eye-watering offer reported

Phil Mickelson claims the "obnoxious greed" of the PGA Tour and its ownership of media rights is why players are tempted by the prospects of rival Tours, Golf Digest in America has reported. 4 Feb 2022
No Super Golf League approach for Cam

No Super Golf League approach for Cam

Australian No.1 Cam Smith says he hasn't been approached about joining the touted Saudi-backed Super Golf League. 3 Feb 2022
Asian Tour and Norman unveil ‘The International Series’

Asian Tour and Norman unveil ‘The International Series’

LIV Golf Investments and the Asian Tour today unveiled The International Series and the 2022-2023 destinations and prize purses for the ground-breaking series of 10 marquee international events announced in November 2021. 1 Feb 2022
Scott to give Saudi a miss

Scott to give Saudi a miss

Adam Scott was among the first batch of players the Saudi International announced as playing its Asian Tour event next month, but now he no longer is on the entry list. 13 Jan 2022
Lowry: I'm not a politician

Lowry: I'm not a politician

Former Open champion Shane Lowry has said he has no qualms about playing next month in Saudi Arabia, which has come under international scrutiny for its human rights record, and that he is just trying to make a living. 12 Jan 2022
Leishman, Smith and Herbert among stars making Saudi sojourn

Leishman, Smith and Herbert among stars making Saudi sojourn

An array of international stars has been added to the line-up for next month’s PIF Saudi International powered by Softbank Investment Advisers – in what will be the Asian Tour’s strongest-ever field. 5 Jan 2022
New Singapore event added to Asian Tour schedule

New Singapore event added to Asian Tour schedule

The Asian Tour are set to enjoy a gripping finish to its season next month after announcing a new event, The Singapore International – the week before the season-ending SMBC Singapore Open. 21 Dec 2021
Scott and other stars face fine for Saudi swing

Scott and other stars face fine for Saudi swing

Australian Adam Scott and a host of high-profile golf stars could be fined if they play in next year's lucrative Saudi International – which is not a sanctioned PGA Tour or DP World Tour event. 30 Nov 2021
Chan wins Asian Tour return as Aussies record top-10s

Chan wins Asian Tour return as Aussies record top-10s

Taiwan's Chan Shih-Chang rolled in a four-foot par putt on the final hole to win the Blue Canyon Phuket Championship as the Asian Tour returned to action for the first time in almost two years. 29 Nov 2021
Series not an attack on PGA Tour: Norman

Series not an attack on PGA Tour: Norman

Former World No.1 Greg Norman insists the launch of a new 10-tournament series on the Asian Tour is not a "direct attack" on the PGA Tour. 4 Nov 2021
Saudis hire Norman to expand Asian tour

Saudis hire Norman to expand Asian tour

The Asian Tour is set for a major overhaul with the introduction of 10 new marquee events and Greg Norman has been made CEO of the Saudi-backed company behind the plan. 30 Oct 2021