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Smith beats Mickelson for Aussies to advance at LIV Golf finale

Smith beats Mickelson for Aussies to advance at LIV Golf finale

Phil Mickelson's long year that led him to being a central figure in Saudi-funded LIV Golf has ended when Open Champion Cameron Smith holed a seven-foot birdie putt on the final hole to beat Mickelson and eliminate his team. 29 Oct 2022
PGA Tour handled LIV 'so badly': Trump

PGA Tour handled LIV 'so badly': Trump

The PGA Tour blew it by refusing to negotiate with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series and therefore find themselves in a difficult spot dealing with "good people with unlimited money”, says former US president Donald Trump. 28 Oct 2022
Trump – and tons of cash – to end LIV year

Trump – and tons of cash – to end LIV year

LIV Golf's tumultuous inaugural season concludes this week at Trump National Doral Golf Club where eye-popping prize money and the former president may well be the main attractions. 27 Oct 2022
PGA Tour-LIV feud no good for anyone: McIlroy

PGA Tour-LIV feud no good for anyone: McIlroy

World No.1 Rory McIlroy says the feud between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf is "out of control" and that it could leave the game "fractured" for a long time. 27 Oct 2022
PGA Tour sues LIV Golf's Saudi backers

PGA Tour sues LIV Golf's Saudi backers

The PGA Tour has filed a lawsuit against Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and its governor as part of the legal battle between the Tour and LIV Golf. 24 Oct 2022
Jones scoffs at LIV Golf 'exhibition' tag

Jones scoffs at LIV Golf 'exhibition' tag

Two-time Australian Open champion Matt Jones has scoffed at suggestions LIV Golf is a series of "exhibition" tournaments 17 Oct 2022
Koepka downs teammate Uihlein in LIV Golf play-off

Koepka downs teammate Uihlein in LIV Golf play-off

Brooks Koepka has won his first LIV Golf title after a play-off lasting three holes with fellow American Peter Uihlein following a hot, humid and “brutal” final round of the new circuit’s penultimate event for 2022 held in Saudi Arabia. 17 Oct 2022
Cam claims golf's world ranking body are conflicted

Cam claims golf's world ranking body are conflicted

Australia's Cameron Smith is hoping for reconciliation in golf's bitter civil war. 16 Oct 2022
Opinion: Hard to pity PGA Tour in LIV Golf stoush

Opinion: Hard to pity PGA Tour in LIV Golf stoush

This nonsense has gone on way too long. 14 Oct 2022
Karrie calls for ‘more positive messages’ in golf

Karrie calls for ‘more positive messages’ in golf

Karrie Webb wants to see amateurs compete in teams at golf's Commonwealth Games debut in Victoria and has doubled down on her criticism of LIV Golf despite admitting her sport needs a shake-up. 14 Oct 2022
Mickelson: 'I'm on the winning side'

Mickelson: 'I'm on the winning side'

Phil Mickelson believes that he is on the "winning side" of the split in professional men's golf and reckons the game is "lucky" to have investment from Saudi Arabia. 14 Oct 2022
LPGA cautioned against a LIV Golf move

LPGA cautioned against a LIV Golf move

A Saudi activist has written an open letter to the LPGA's commissioner, board of directors and players to urge them not to align with LIV Golf. 13 Oct 2022
Let LIV Golf stars play the majors: Davis

Let LIV Golf stars play the majors: Davis

Cam Davis has lofty ambitions, wants to win majors and wants to beat golf's finest to do so – including those on the LIV Golf breakaway circuit. 13 Oct 2022
Fined Garcia's Ryder Cup career looks over

Fined Garcia's Ryder Cup career looks over

Sergio Garcia has been fined for his withdrawal from the DP World Tour's flagship event, the BMW PGA Championship, leaving his stellar Ryder Cup career looking set for an anti-climactic end. 13 Oct 2022
The Preview: LIV Golf Invitational Series – Jeddah

The Preview: LIV Golf Invitational Series – Jeddah

The newest player in the professional golf landscape heads back to where much of its news making began earlier this year, with LIV Golf’s penultimate event for 2022 taking place in Saudi Arabia at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club this week. 13 Oct 2022
Leishman, Smith deny LIV 'exhibition' tag

Leishman, Smith deny LIV 'exhibition' tag

After three brutally hot and humid rounds in the LIV Golf Invitational Bangkok at Stonehill Golf Club, World No.3 Cameron Smith said critics who described the 54-hole, cut-free tournament as an "exhibition" were well wide of the mark. 10 Oct 2022
Olympian and Sports Commission CEO Perkins slams Norman

Olympian and Sports Commission CEO Perkins slams Norman

One of Australia's greatest Olympians has delivered a stinging message to Greg Norman over the golf champion's involvement with the Saudi Arabian-financed LIV Golf. 5 Oct 2022
PGA Tour countersues LIV Golf

PGA Tour countersues LIV Golf

The PGA Tour has filed a counterclaim against Saudi-funded LIV Golf, accusing the rival league of inducing top players to breach its contracts by claiming the Tour could not enforce them. 30 Sep 2022
'Golf is ripping itself apart': McIlroy

'Golf is ripping itself apart': McIlroy

Rory McIlroy finds himself in a field that includes several LIV Golf players at this week's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in St Andrews, and once again he didn't hesitate to express his thoughts on the Saudi-backed circuit. 29 Sep 2022
Mickelson, Poulter and two others drop out of LIV-PGA lawsuit

Mickelson, Poulter and two others drop out of LIV-PGA lawsuit

Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson and three other golfers have dropped out of a lawsuit which was filed against the PGA Tour last month over its decision to suspend players who participated on the new LIV Golf circuit. 28 Sep 2022
LIV golfers make plea to rankings chairman

LIV golfers make plea to rankings chairman

All 48 players who competed at LIV Golf's event outside Chicago over the weekend have sent a joint letter to Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) Chairman Peter Dawson urging him to award ranking points to competitors on the Saudi Arabia-backed series. 21 Sep 2022