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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
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
Morri: Trying to make sense of Saudi spend

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
Lowry: I'm not a politician

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
Opinion: Sportswashing is a dirty business

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
Saudis hire Norman to expand Asian tour

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

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