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Aussie Yuan’s career changing LIV week

Aussie Yuan’s career changing LIV week

Greg Norman's breakaway Tour may not enchant everybody – but for his fellow Australian Kevin Yuan, it feels like the chance of a lifetime. 8 Jun 2022
Johnson quits PGA Tour for LIV Golf

Johnson quits PGA Tour for LIV Golf

Dustin Johnson has become the biggest name to resign from the PGA Tour to play in Greg Norman's Saudi-funded LIV Invitational events. 8 Jun 2022
Na didn't have to quit PGA Tour: Norman

Na didn't have to quit PGA Tour: Norman

LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman admits he was "surprised" by Kevin Na's decision to resign from the PGA Tour in order to compete in the LIV Golf Invitational Series. 7 Jun 2022
Mickelson to play LIV event this week

Mickelson to play LIV event this week

Phil Mickelson has revealed he is to return from his self-imposed hiatus from golf, and do so in this week's opening event of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series. 7 Jun 2022
Na quits PGA Tour in favour of LIV

Na quits PGA Tour in favour of LIV

Kevin Na is resigning from the PGA Tour and will join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series. 6 Jun 2022
Smyth second as Vincent goes back-to-back

Smyth second as Vincent goes back-to-back

Scott Vincent could’ve been forgiven for thinking this wasn’t to be his week when he turned up at Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort but his clubs didn’t. 6 Jun 2022
PGA Tour still mum on LIV Golf punishments

PGA Tour still mum on LIV Golf punishments

The PGA Tour has reiterated a warning to members who choose to compete on the LIV Golf Invitational Series, saying those who do feature on the Saudi-funded breakaway circuit will be "subject to disciplinary action". 3 Jun 2022
DJ, four Aussies among Norman's first LIV field

DJ, four Aussies among Norman's first LIV field

The Greg Norman-led and Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series has finally announced its first lot of confirmed players ahead of next week’s debut event in England. Former World No.1 Dustin Johnson the biggest name and arguably most significant surprise on the list. 1 Jun 2022
Nicklaus had 'zero interest' in Saudi offer

Nicklaus had 'zero interest' in Saudi offer

Jack Nicklaus says he met with a Saudi Arabian group as a courtesy and had "zero interest" in running a rival golf circuit now being led by Australia's Greg Norman. 1 Jun 2022
The Preview: International Series England

The Preview: International Series England

History will be made this week when the Asian Tour stages its first full field event outside the Asian continent. 31 May 2022
‘I'm just so sick of talking about it’: McIlroy

‘I'm just so sick of talking about it’: McIlroy

Rory McIlroy has admitted he spoke too soon when declaring the Saudi-backed breakaway was "dead in the water", as he lamented the related absence of defending champion Phil Mickelson at the PGA Championship. 18 May 2022
Tulsa prepares for fifth PGA as Fowler mulls future

Tulsa prepares for fifth PGA as Fowler mulls future

Inside the clubhouse at Southern Hills is a sign that proudly signals its heritage with the phrase, "First to Five." No other course has hosted the PGA Championship as many times. 17 May 2022
I was offered $100m by Saudis: Nicklaus

I was offered $100m by Saudis: Nicklaus

Greg Norman was not the first choice to be the front man of the LIV Golf Invitational Series, they pursued and preferred Jack Nicklaus, according to the 73-time PGA Tour winner. 17 May 2022
Backlash for Norman over Saudi comments

Backlash for Norman over Saudi comments

Greg Norman's brushing off of Jamal Khashoggi's killing as a "mistake" has been condemned by the fiancée of the late Washington Post columnist, Amnesty International and Australian legend Karrie Webb. 13 May 2022
Norman refers to Saudi “mistakes” while pledging player defence

Norman refers to Saudi “mistakes” while pledging player defence

Greg Norman has pledged to "defend, reimburse and represent" any players who should face sanctions if they take part in his breakaway LIV Golf Invitational Series while saying “we’ve all made mistakes” when quizzed on Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. 12 May 2022
‘If you want to go, go’: Thomas

‘If you want to go, go’: Thomas

One day after the PGA Tour denied its members permission to participate in the competing Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series, multiple players who had no intention of leaving said that the decision should not be surprising. 12 May 2022
Shark bites back at PGA Tour

Shark bites back at PGA Tour

Greg Norman has hit out at the PGA Tour's decision not to grant players permission to contest next month's first LIV Golf Invitational Series event, labelling it "anti-fan and anti-golfer". 11 May 2022
PGA Tour denies Saudi release requests

PGA Tour denies Saudi release requests

Australian golfing great Greg Norman has said he has been given an extra $US2billion ($A2.9 billion) in funding from Saudi Arabia to build his rebel series of 54-hole events into a full league by 2024. 11 May 2022
Morri: A reminder of professional golf’s place

Morri: A reminder of professional golf’s place

It’s easy to get distracted by professional golf, particularly those of us who work in the industry (and especially the media). 9 May 2022
Westwood seeks release to play LIV Golf Invitational

Westwood seeks release to play LIV Golf Invitational

Lee Westwood has broken his silence on the Greg Norman led, Saudi-backed breakaway circuit and confirmed he's requested a release to play the first LIV Golf Invitational Series event next month. 5 May 2022
Mickelson comments hurt new league: Norman

Mickelson comments hurt new league: Norman

Greg Norman has declared that Phil Mickelson's controversial comments complicated matters for the lucrative new golf league he is fronting that is backed by Saudi Arabian investment. 3 May 2022