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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
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
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
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
Hillier fifth as Law salutes at home

Hillier fifth as Law salutes at home

England's Bronte Law has sunk a monster eagle putt on the final green to win the Aramco Series London by a single shot in dramatic fashion. 19 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
Schwartzel wins LIV London as 24-over earns $120K

Schwartzel wins LIV London as 24-over earns $120K

If anything summed up the absurd amounts of cash being lobbed at the new LIV Golf Invitational Series it was the $US120,000 ($A170,164) cheque handed to Andy Ogletree for coming dead last. 12 Jun 2022
Bryson commits to LIV where Schwartzel remains on top

Bryson commits to LIV where Schwartzel remains on top

Greg Norman has claimed another major scalp in Bryson DeChambeau. 11 Jun 2022
Jones condemns PGA Tour ban

Jones condemns PGA Tour ban

Matt Jones has condemned the PGA Tour's ban on him and other 'rebel' golfers, insisting the "disappointing" decision won't stop the momentum of Greg Norman's breakaway series. 10 Jun 2022
DeChambeau loses sponsor over LIV

DeChambeau loses sponsor over LIV

Bryson DeChambeau has lost his sponsor after deciding to switch allegiances from the PGA Tour to the LIV Golf Invitational Series. 10 Jun 2022
Poulter to challenge PGA Tour ban

Poulter to challenge PGA Tour ban

Ian Poulter plans to appeal against his suspension from the PGA Tour after golf's bitter power struggle took a dramatic turn. 10 Jun 2022
PGA Tour bans Norman’s players as Schwartzel leads

PGA Tour bans Norman’s players as Schwartzel leads

Open warfare has been declared in world golf as the PGA Tour announced a ban on all players who have teed off in the glitzy launch of Greg Norman's Saudi-backed LIV Invitational Series. 10 Jun 2022
Norman leaves others to do the LIV talking

Norman leaves others to do the LIV talking

Golf's Norman conquest – make that the Greg Norman conquest – is ready to be launched in England's ancient Roman stronghold of St Albans. 9 Jun 2022
McIlroy muses on LIV, money and motivations

McIlroy muses on LIV, money and motivations

Rory McIlroy has warned his fellow players of the dangers of pursuing "boatloads of cash" above all else as the Saudi-backed breakaway events continue to divide the game. 9 Jun 2022
'I won't quit the PGA Tour': Mickelson

'I won't quit the PGA Tour': Mickelson

Phil Mickelson has declared he won't relinquish his PGA Tour membership as he prepares to headline the opening event of Greg Norman's breakaway LIV Golf Invitational Series. 9 Jun 2022
DeChambeau and Reed set to join LIV

DeChambeau and Reed set to join LIV

Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed are the latest major winners to join the LIV Golf Invitational series, according to reports sweeping the Centurion course on the eve of the first tournament in England. 9 Jun 2022