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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
Huggan: The U.S. Open displays what LIV can’t buy

Huggan: The U.S. Open displays what LIV can’t buy

Before the 122nd U.S. Open began, much of the chatter around The Country Club was devoted to the first LIV event. No surprise there, of course, the evolution of the Saudi-backed Tour/circuit/series has been the talk of the other Tours for months now. 19 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
Under-fire Phil four-putts his way out of slam bid

Under-fire Phil four-putts his way out of slam bid

All it took was about two cringeworthy minutes and four putts from 12 feet to bring the golf world back to this: No matter where he plays, or how much money he makes, Phil Mickelson can sometimes remind us of us. 17 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
Boisterous Boston crowd ready to greet golf’s rebels

Boisterous Boston crowd ready to greet golf’s rebels

Every local loudmouth has descended on The Country Club this week, when 14 golfers in the U.S. Open field will face the American public for the first time since defecting to Greg Norman's Saudi Arabian-backed Tour. 16 Jun 2022
Beyond the madness Mickelson’s slam hopes remain

Beyond the madness Mickelson’s slam hopes remain

Of all the storylines swirling ahead of this week's U.S. Open, none are as compelling as Phil Mickelson's latest bid to win the tournament for the first time. 16 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
Huggan: Major force Zalatoris keen on tough test

Huggan: Major force Zalatoris keen on tough test

This week at The Country Club, Will Zalatoris will compete for only the ninth time in one of golf’s four most important events. He and they are already a more than snug fit. 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
Huggan: Rahm’s (briefly interrupted) Brookline love in

Huggan: Rahm’s (briefly interrupted) Brookline love in

He’s the defending champion. He’s been to No.1 in the world. But not that many people are talking about Jon Rahm as a possible winner of this 122nd U.S. Open. Which is surprising, but then again, not. 15 Jun 2022
Gallery: U.S. Open Practice Day One

Gallery: U.S. Open Practice Day One

The players have descended on Massachusetts for the 122nd U.S. Open at The Country Club. Here are the best images from day one of practice. 14 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
The Preview: 122nd U.S. Open

The Preview: 122nd U.S. Open

The golf world is attracting more attention than it is used to and now the third men’s major of the year takes centre stage where the recently banned LIV Golf players will go head-to-head with the PGA Tour loyalists. 14 Jun 2022
Huggan: LIV Golf v the PGA Tour – the battle, pro golf needs to have

Huggan: LIV Golf v the PGA Tour – the battle, pro golf needs to have

Like all the best precedents, it came early. Long before Old Tom Morris – never mind his more illustrious off-spring – strode the links of St. Andrews, the diminutive David, in a shock result of some resonance, saw-off the big, bad Goliath. So, it is with all bullies. 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
McIlroy defends Canadian Open, takes swipe at Norman

McIlroy defends Canadian Open, takes swipe at Norman

Rory McIlroy has won the RBC Canadian Open and given the PGA Tour a strong response to the start of the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational. 13 Jun 2022