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Mickelson signs up for trio of events

Mickelson signs up for trio of events

Phil Mickelson has signed up for the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open, and his manager asked the PGA Tour for permission to play in a Saudi-funded golf tournament outside London without saying whether the six-time major winner will play any of them. 26 Apr 2022
Shark planning St. Andrews swansong

Shark planning St. Andrews swansong

Greg Norman is planning on making an extraordinary return to the Open Championship, more than a decade after he last competed in a major. 23 Apr 2022
Cantlay and Schauffele lead, Aussies make solid start

Cantlay and Schauffele lead, Aussies make solid start

Australia's Marc Leishman and Cameron Smith have opened their Zurich Classic pairs title defence with a solid seven-under 65 in New Orleans. 22 Apr 2022
‘Quite honestly, it doesn't matter who plays’: Norman

‘Quite honestly, it doesn't matter who plays’: Norman

Many of the world's top golfers have distanced themselves from the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series but Greg Norman says the lure of the huge prize purses on offer will prove too hard to resist. 13 Apr 2022
Mickelson not 'disinvited' from Masters

Mickelson not 'disinvited' from Masters

Phil Mickelson hasn't been "disinvited" from the 86th Masters, according to the tournament chairman Fred Ridley. 7 Apr 2022
Mickelson absent from Masters player list

Mickelson absent from Masters player list

Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson reportedly will not play the Masters next month, scheduled from April 7-10, which would mark his first time missing the prestigious major since 1994. 22 Mar 2022
No names declared for Norman but Super League dates revealed

No names declared for Norman but Super League dates revealed

Greg Norman and his LIV Golf Investments have announced an eight-tournament 'Super League' schedule that will offer a $US255 million ($A352 million) total prize fund and a format that includes both individual and team play. 17 Mar 2022
Dustin Johnson explains SGL rejection

Dustin Johnson explains SGL rejection

Dustin Johnson has addressed his reported interest in the Super Golf League for the first time since affirming his commitment to the PGA Tour in a statement last month. 10 Mar 2022
Monahan bullish on PGA Tour future in annual address

Monahan bullish on PGA Tour future in annual address

New media rights that include a comprehensive global package. A baker’s dozen of new title sponsor agreements. Galleries returning, with full stands to follow. And at the heart of it – an exciting mix of young stars and highly credentialed veterans committed to competing on a weekly basis on the world’s biggest golf stage. 9 Mar 2022
Monahan and Mickelson to talk before comeback

Monahan and Mickelson to talk before comeback

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan says a conversation will be required with Phil Mickelson "when he's ready to come back" to golf. 9 Mar 2022
‘Phil will be back’: McIlroy

‘Phil will be back’: McIlroy

Rory McIlroy says embattled golfer Phil Mickelson, who is taking time away from the game amid fallout from comments he made regarding the Saudi-backed Super Golf League and PGA Tour, deserves another chance. 3 Mar 2022
Mickelson fallout continues

Mickelson fallout continues

Already down two corporate endorsements, Phil Mickelson and his foundation were removed from the PGA Tour event in the California desert as the fallout continued over his shocking remarks and involvement in a Saudi-funded rival league. 28 Feb 2022
Norman takes aim at ‘bullying’ PGA Tour in letter

Norman takes aim at ‘bullying’ PGA Tour in letter

Australian Greg Norman has come out fighting in the latest round of the global golf battle, accusing PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan of "bullying", "intimidation" and "likely violation of the law". 25 Feb 2022
Koepka expects Super Golf League 'sell out'

Koepka expects Super Golf League 'sell out'

Brooks Koepka believes it's only a matter of time before a player signs up for the riches of golf's Saudi-backed Super League, as PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan again warned any interested parties of sanctions for doing so. 24 Feb 2022
Opinion: Aussie golf coming up trumps

Opinion: Aussie golf coming up trumps

What a week, and a bit, it has been in golf. 23 Feb 2022
Mickelson issues statement on Saudi as sponsor parts ways

Mickelson issues statement on Saudi as sponsor parts ways

Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson has issued a lengthy statement addressing comments he made in an interview about plans for a Saudi-backed golf league to rival the PGA Tour, adding that he "desperately (needs) some time away". 23 Feb 2022
McIlroy calls Mickelson comments ‘naive, selfish, egotistical, ignorant’

McIlroy calls Mickelson comments ‘naive, selfish, egotistical, ignorant’

Rory McIlroy believes the potential breakaway golf league is "dead in the water" after Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau became the latest big-name players to commit their futures to the PGA Tour. 21 Feb 2022
Morri: A week is a long time in professional golf

Morri: A week is a long time in professional golf

For a game that moves notoriously slowly it was a whirlwind weekend both on and off the course in the world of professional golf. 21 Feb 2022
Mickelson Super League motives laid bare

Mickelson Super League motives laid bare

Phil Mickelson's motives for potentially joining a breakaway golf league have been laid bare in an extraordinary extract from a new biography of the six-time major winner. 18 Feb 2022
Rahm following Rory’s Saudi lead, Scott not so certain

Rahm following Rory’s Saudi lead, Scott not so certain

World No.1 Jon Rahm has declared his "fealty" to the PGA Tour, rebuffing the Saudi-backed Super Golf League. 17 Feb 2022
Injured DeChambeau slams 'false reports'

Injured DeChambeau slams 'false reports'

PGA Tour star Bryson DeChambeau says he will miss this week's event at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles as he continues to work his way back from hip and hand injuries – and not because he is set to be part of a breakaway Tour or league. 15 Feb 2022