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Internationals embracing LIV influenced underdog status

Internationals embracing LIV influenced underdog status

Saudi Arabia has never been part of the Presidents Cup, which every two years pits the best golfers from the United States against the best from the rest of world – except Europe. 20 Sep 2022
Norman Washington DC bound to state LIV’s case

Norman Washington DC bound to state LIV’s case

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman will head to Capitol Hill later this week where he is scheduled to sit down with lawmakers in an attempt to improve the company's public image. 20 Sep 2022
DeChambeau has no regrets about LIV Golf

DeChambeau has no regrets about LIV Golf

Bryson DeChambeau insists he has no regrets about his decision to jump from the PGA Tour to the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series. 16 Sep 2022
Lowry: Golf's riches may turn off fans

Lowry: Golf's riches may turn off fans

Shane Lowry believes the "disgusting" amounts of money on offer in golf could alienate fans and reckons he "never contemplated" joining LIV Golf as he feels it is bad for the game. 16 Sep 2022
Norman: ‘We have no interest in sitting down with them’

Norman: ‘We have no interest in sitting down with them’

LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman says he is no longer prepared to negotiate with the PGA Tour and rejected the Saudi-funded series as being a "breakaway" league. 16 Sep 2022
PGA Tour 'more unified' for new season

PGA Tour 'more unified' for new season

The PGA Tour is about to begin its new season with players hopeful the hardest hits from departures to the rival LIV Golf Series are past. 15 Sep 2022
Rory admits to motivation from LIV leaderboard presence

Rory admits to motivation from LIV leaderboard presence

Rory McIlroy has admitted the "grim" prospect of a LIV Golf player winning the DP World Tour's PGA Championship gave him extra motivation. 15 Sep 2022
Reports of $A74m purse and 'nearest the pin' at LIV finale

Reports of $A74m purse and 'nearest the pin' at LIV finale

When LIV Golf holds its season-ending Team Championship next month, a prize purse of $US50 million (A74.2 million) will reportedly be up for grabs, what would be the richest purse in golf history. 14 Sep 2022
Huggan: Sergio’s departure disappoints but doesn’t surprise

Huggan: Sergio’s departure disappoints but doesn’t surprise

As these words are written, qualifying for the European Ryder Cup team that will attempt to recover the trophy from American hands in Italy a year from now is less than four days old. 11 Sep 2022
DP World Tour boss blasts Garcia claim

DP World Tour boss blasts Garcia claim

Chief executive Keith Pelley has delivered an impassioned defence of the DP World Tour golf in the face of what he termed the "LIV propaganda machine". 7 Sep 2022
Morri: Imagination the key to golf’s image problem

Morri: Imagination the key to golf’s image problem

The ‘I’s’ have it. Image and imagination, opposite sides of the same coin that contain both the problem and solution for golf. 5 Sep 2022
Australians will embrace LIV: Smith

Australians will embrace LIV: Smith

Working with Greg Norman to bring LIV Golf down under, Cameron Smith feels Australia will embrace the laid-back vibe of the rebel Tour with music blaring as fans barrack for teams. 1 Sep 2022
Cam loving LIV life despite 'unfair' rankings situation

Cam loving LIV life despite 'unfair' rankings situation

Australia's Open Champion Cameron Smith says it is unfair that those players who have joined LIV Golf are not receiving world ranking points and hopes that changes before his exemption into golf's four majors expires. 1 Sep 2022
Smith and Leishman among latest confirmed LIV signings

Smith and Leishman among latest confirmed LIV signings

Cameron Smith, World No.2 and reigning Open champion, has joined LIV Golf along with close friend and fellow Aussie Marc Leishman. 30 Aug 2022
Tringale confirms LIV departure

Tringale confirms LIV departure

Cameron Tringale announced Sunday that he will not renew his PGA Tour membership for next season and will join LIV Golf instead. 29 Aug 2022
Reports name Smith and Leishman among next LIV Golf signings

Reports name Smith and Leishman among next LIV Golf signings

Australians Cameron Smith and Marc Leishman are reportedly among a group of golfers expected to join the LIV Golf Series this week in a move which could severely impact the Presidents Cup International team. 28 Aug 2022
Norman takes pot shot at PGA Tour revamp

Norman takes pot shot at PGA Tour revamp

The PGA Tour has delivered its boldest response to the rival Saudi-funded LIV Golf with a plan for the best players to commit to a 20-tournament schedule in which they will compete against one another up to 17 times for average purses of $US20 million ($A29 million). 25 Aug 2022
PGA Tour player meeting details revealed

PGA Tour player meeting details revealed

The PGA Tour reportedly might consider giving up its non-profit status to put itself in a better financial position to battle the big-money Saudi-backed LIV Invitational Series, a move supported by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. 22 Aug 2022
LIV draft contract player restrictions revealed

LIV draft contract player restrictions revealed

A draft contract to play for the Saudi-funded LIV Golf reportedly includes clauses that require players be available to recruit other players to the league and to get permission before granting exclusive interviews. 18 Aug 2022
McIlroy hails 'alpha' Tiger in LIV saga

McIlroy hails 'alpha' Tiger in LIV saga

Rory McIlroy has hailed the role of Tiger Woods as the "alpha" figure in the PGA Tour's fight against LIV Golf. 18 Aug 2022
Reed files defamation lawsuit against Chamblee, Golf Channel

Reed files defamation lawsuit against Chamblee, Golf Channel

Masters winner and recent LIV Golf signee Patrick Reed has brought legal action against former PGA Tour player turned commentator Brandel Chamblee and The Golf Channel for defamation in his home state of Texas. 17 Aug 2022