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PGA and DP World Tours strengthen partnership

PGA and DP World Tours strengthen partnership

The PGA Tour and DP World Tour have announced a new 13-year operational joint venture partnership which creates new player pathways and increased prize funds in the next phase of their fightback against LIV Golf. 29 Jun 2022
The Preview: LIV Golf Invitational Series – Portland

The Preview: LIV Golf Invitational Series – Portland

Event two of eight on the controversial LIV Golf Series calendar takes place this week, with the Greg Norman led Tour making its first foray into America. 28 Jun 2022
Wolff the latest reported LIV Golf signing

Wolff the latest reported LIV Golf signing

American Matthew Wolff will reportedly be part of the LIV Golf field at this week’s first event in the United States held at Pumpkin Ridge. 27 Jun 2022
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
The Preview: BMW International Open

The Preview: BMW International Open

As the golfing world awaits news on where the DP World Tour will place itself in the PGA Tour and LIV Golf battle, the circuit heads to Germany for the BMW International Open, where the LIV defectors will be allowed to tee it up. 21 Jun 2022
Brookline a reminder of golf’s major strength

Brookline a reminder of golf’s major strength

A week that began with Phil Mickelson speaking without saying hardly anything ended with Matt Fitzpatrick at a momentary loss for words in his proudest moment. 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
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