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Rahm issued suspension from PGA Tour

Rahm issued suspension from PGA Tour

The PGA Tour has notified Masters champion Jon Rahm he has been suspended for signing with LIV Golf – a formality that is more about the benefits it brings to the players the former World No.1 leaves behind. 12 Dec 2023
Korean golf star Byeong Hun An cops doping ban

Korean golf star Byeong Hun An cops doping ban

South Korea's Byeong Hun An has been banned for three months for a doping violation, the PGA Tour has announced. 12 Oct 2023
PGA Tour, DP World Tour to merge with Saudis and end LIV row

PGA Tour, DP World Tour to merge with Saudis and end LIV row

The golf war launched when Saudi-backed LIV Golf challenged the established Tours is over. 7 Jun 2023
BMW PGA Friday abandoned out of respect for Queen Elizabeth II

BMW PGA Friday abandoned out of respect for Queen Elizabeth II

Play was suspended at Wentworth during the first round of the BMW PGA Championship as the news hit of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with the DP World Tour announcing no play would take on Friday. 9 Sep 2022
Cam loving LIV life despite 'unfair' rankings situation

Cam loving LIV life despite 'unfair' rankings situation

Australia's Open Champion Cameron Smith says it is unfair that those players who have joined LIV Golf are not receiving world ranking points and hopes that changes before his exemption into golf's four majors expires. 1 Sep 2022
Aussie LIV event to be without local Tour backing

Aussie LIV event to be without local Tour backing

The confirmation that LIV Golf will head to Australia in 2023 by the circuit's recent announcement of an expanded schedule next year has created plenty of headlines and discussion around the world. But Greg Norman and co. will be doing so without any involvement from the PGA Tour of Australasia. 11 Aug 2022
Rory calls for peace talks

Rory calls for peace talks

Rory McIlroy believes the PGA Tour and DP World Tour should hold talks with the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series as the escalating tension between the circuits is "splitting the game". 8 Jul 2022
Scottish Open ban for LIV players to stand

Scottish Open ban for LIV players to stand

The DP World Tour has declined a request from members of the LIV Golf Invitational Series to rescind their fines and bans from participating at the Scottish Open next week. 4 Jul 2022
Ryder Cup hopes remain for LIV golfers

Ryder Cup hopes remain for LIV golfers

European Ryder Cup stalwarts Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer say they hope their decision to join LIV Golf does not bring an end to any future involvement in the biennial team competition. 30 Jun 2022
Koepka responds to Rory during LIV change of heart explanation

Koepka responds to Rory during LIV change of heart explanation

Four months after suggesting those who defected to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series were sell outs, Brooks Koepka explained on Tuesday that he simply changed his mind. 29 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
Monahan talks PGA Tour schedule changes and money

Monahan talks PGA Tour schedule changes and money

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has accused the Saudi-back LIV Invitational Series of attempting to buy the game of golf and then went on the offensive, unveiling larger purses, new events and a different calendar. 23 Jun 2022
R&A issues statement on players at the 150th Open

R&A issues statement on players at the 150th Open

Ahead of the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews next month the R&A have released a statement to confirm that all players that have earned a spot will be allowed to play. 22 Jun 2022
Ancer to LIV as PGA Tour plans to reshape season

Ancer to LIV as PGA Tour plans to reshape season

Following reports of four-time major winner Brooks Koepka signing on with the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series, World No.20 and former Australian Open winner Abraham Ancer has confirmed he will also play the new Tour. 22 Jun 2022
Under-fire Phil four-putts his way out of slam bid

Under-fire Phil four-putts his way out of slam bid

All it took was about two cringeworthy minutes and four putts from 12 feet to bring the golf world back to this: No matter where he plays, or how much money he makes, Phil Mickelson can sometimes remind us of us. 17 Jun 2022
USGA chief foresees changes to LIV players at U.S. Open

USGA chief foresees changes to LIV players at U.S. Open

United States Golf Association Chief Executive Mike Whan believes it will get harder for those who joined LIV Golf to gain entry into the future U.S. Opens. 16 Jun 2022
'It's sad' LIV detracts from U.S. Open: Thomas

'It's sad' LIV detracts from U.S. Open: Thomas

Justin Thomas says 'it's sad" the controversial LIV Golf Invitational Series has sucked up all the oxygen in the sport and overshadowed the third major of the season. 14 Jun 2022
Mickelson not giving up hope of PGA Tour return

Mickelson not giving up hope of PGA Tour return

Phil Mickelson has stuck to his script as he prepares to compete on American soil for the first time in more than four months. 14 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
LIV Golf officially announces Patrick Reed signing

LIV Golf officially announces Patrick Reed signing

The LIV Golf International Series has announced its latest big-name signing, saying it has snapped up 2018 Masters winner Patrick Reed. 12 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