The New York Times – Sports:
Whether it’s the team concept or a decision to allow its golfers to play in shorts, the breakaway Saudi-backed series so far sees itself as the anti-PGA Tour.
Category: Garcia, Sergio
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PGA Tour’s Fight With LIV Golf Reaches Justice Department
The New York Times – Sports:
The Justice Department is investigating the PGA Tour for anticompetitive behavior in its dealings with the breakaway LIV Golf Series.
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Mickelson and LIV Golf Attract Fans and Anger to Oregon
The New York Times – Sports:
Participants in the Saudi-backed event “have turned their backs on the crime of murder,” one critic said. But spectators just wanted to see their favorite players.
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LIV Golf Is Drawing Big Names and Heavy Criticism in Oregon
The New York Times – Sports:
As golfers arrive for the $25 million Saudi-backed tournament, a mayor, some 9/11 families, a U.S. senator and some Pumpkin Ridge club members have expressed outrage.
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What Is LIV Golf? It Depends Who You Ask.
The New York Times – Sports:
Bold new project or crass money grab? Even golf’s best players can’t agree on the new Saudi-financed golf tour. Here’s what you need to know.
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PGA Tour Suspends Players Who Joined Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Series
The New York Times – Sports:
The PGA Tour commissioner said pros taking part in the new LIV Golf Series were now ineligible for his tour’s events, and he warned others thinking of joining that they would face the same discipline.
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PGA Tour Denies Golfers Waivers for Saudi-Backed Tournament
The New York Times – Sports:
The tour has made it clear it will suspend players who defect to Greg Norman’s rival LIV Golf series, which is set to make its debut in England next month.