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Morri: Trying to make sense of Saudi spend
From Wikipedia: ‘Sportswashing is the practice of an individual, group, corporation, or nation-state using a major or prestigious international sport to improve its reputation, through hosting a sporting event, the purchase or sponsorship of sporting teams, or by participation in the sport itself.’
7 Feb 2022
The Preview: PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers
The most controversial and intensely discussed golf tournament in recent memory finally gets underway this week, when the Saudi International makes its debut as an Asian Tour event and kick starts the circuit’s new season.
1 Feb 2022
Pieters looking to maintain momentum in Saudi
The eyes of the golfing world turn to Saudi Arabia this week as some of the biggest names in the sport tee up in the PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers.
1 Feb 2022
Lowry: I'm not a politician
Former Open champion Shane Lowry has said he has no qualms about playing next month in Saudi Arabia, which has come under international scrutiny for its human rights record, and that he is just trying to make a living.
12 Jan 2022
New Singapore event added to Asian Tour schedule
The Asian Tour are set to enjoy a gripping finish to its season next month after announcing a new event, The Singapore International – the week before the season-ending SMBC Singapore Open.
21 Dec 2021
No Open spot for Asian Tour confirms R&A
A traditional exemption into The Open Championship with more than 20 years of history has been removed by the R&A. The Order of Merit winner of the Asian Tour no longer eligible for a spot in the game’s oldest major.
17 Dec 2021
Morri: The three most aggravating words in golf
If, like me, you’re not a fan of the term ‘grow the game’ then prepare to endure a world of pain in the next month or two.
6 Dec 2021
McIlroy backs players making Saudi trip
Rory McIlroy views golfers as "independent contractors" and says the PGA and DP World Tours should allow players to compete in the Saudi International in February.
2 Dec 2021
Scott and other stars face fine for Saudi swing
Australian Adam Scott and a host of high-profile golf stars could be fined if they play in next year's lucrative Saudi International – which is not a sanctioned PGA Tour or DP World Tour event.
30 Nov 2021
Morri: The Tiger conundrum
Tiger Woods’ three second video last week sent the golf world into a mini meltdown but the most intriguing thing about it wasn’t the swing but what it might mean for the future of the professional game.
29 Nov 2021
Horschel: Earn big bucks rather than handouts
Billy Horschel believes the world's top golfers should stop looking for "handouts" and be made to play better to earn the vast amounts of money on offer in the game.
17 Nov 2021
Morri: Golf’s golden egg moment
Children’s fairytales are often instructive. They use simple stories to teach young ones lessons that can be applied to the more complex situations encountered later in adult life.
8 Nov 2021
Opinion: Sportswashing is a dirty business
Greg Norman’s involvement in a new Asian Tour series backed by the Saudi government, as CEO no less, has received plenty of attention this past week.
4 Nov 2021
Series not an attack on PGA Tour: Norman
Former World No.1 Greg Norman insists the launch of a new 10-tournament series on the Asian Tour is not a "direct attack" on the PGA Tour.
4 Nov 2021
Minjee braces for sapping Saudi test
Minjee Lee is tipping the Kingdom's strict dress code will make for sapping conditions as the world's elite golfers take to the desert for the $1.5 million Saudi Ladies International.
3 Nov 2021
Saudis hire Norman to expand Asian tour
The Asian Tour is set for a major overhaul with the introduction of 10 new marquee events and Greg Norman has been made CEO of the Saudi-backed company behind the plan.
30 Oct 2021
Kyriacou shines with course record finale
Australia's brilliant young golfing hope Steph Kyriacou finished her debut season on the Ladies European Tour with a dazzling course record 63 that saw her finish joint runner-up behind Emily Pedersen in the Saudi Ladies International Team event.
20 Nov 2020
Pedersen in line for Saudi sweep
Denmark's Emily Pedersen has the chance of a 'Saudi sweep' after day two of the Saudi Ladies Team International, while Australian teenager Steph Kyriacou is in the hunt for another individual top-10 finish.
19 Nov 2020
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