The New York Times – Sports:
In hosting major international sporting events, buying up soccer teams and even creating a golf league, the resource-rich Gulf States are seeking attention, prestige, economic diversification and political credibility.
Category: Golf
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At the DP World Tour Championship, There’s Also a Battle Off the Course
The New York Times – Sports:
LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed league, has created conflict among the tours and the players.
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Matt Fitzpatrick Tries for No. 3 at the DP World Tour Championship
The New York Times – Sports:
The golfer won the DP World Tour Championship in 2016 and 2020. Winning this weekend would give him a record.
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5 Memorable Moments from the DP World Tour
The New York Times – Sports:
The tour turns 50 this year. Here are five tournaments that stand out, including an astonishing comeback by Tiger Woods and a surprise victory by a winless veteran.
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Dow Finsterwald, Golfer Known for Some Close Calls, Dies at 93
The New York Times – Sports:
Finsterwald was one of the sport’s most consistent money winners. But he may be best known for twice narrowly missing out on winning the Masters.
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LIV Golf Threw a Sport Into Chaos. It Also Changed It.
The New York Times – Sports:
The Saudi-backed golf series, which will expand next year, has forced the PGA Tour to redesign its economic model. The drama between the two golf entities seems far from over.
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Augusta National and U.S.G.A. Drawn Into Justice Department Antitrust Inquiry
The New York Times – Sports:
The Justice Department is investigating the PGA Tour for anticompetitive behavior in its dealings with LIV Golf, the breakaway Saudi-backed league.
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PGA Tour Accuses LIV Golf of Interfering With Its Contracts
The New York Times – Sports:
The PGA Tour filed a counterclaim against the breakaway, Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, which has accused the tour of antitrust violations.
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How Bryson DeChambeau Saved Long Drive Golf
The New York Times – Sports:
The sport is gaining fans among the public and professional golfers, many of whom have adopted its techniques for their own games.