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.
Category: Golf
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Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf Series Upends Genteel World of Golf
The New York Times – Sports:
By promising top players multimillion-dollar paydays to join its new series, the oil-rich kingdom is attempting what amounts to a hostile takeover of a lucrative sport.
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Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed Set to Join Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Tour
The New York Times – Sports:
As recently as last week, DeChambeau denied being enticed by the massive payouts and appearance fees being offered to the world’s top golfers by the rival league.
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Dustin Johnson Resigns From PGA Tour and Commits to Rival LIV Golf
The New York Times – Sports:
Johnson’s resignation could help him avoid a suspension or a lifetime ban from the tour’s commissioner, Jay Monahan, who has indicated that punishment on that level was a possibility.
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Phil Mickelson Will Play LIV Golf Event That Starts Friday Near London
The New York Times – Sports:
“I fully realize and respect some may disagree with this decision,” said Mickelson, who hasn’t competed since his comments about the contentious tour were reported in February.
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Minjee Lee Wins U.S. Women’s Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Lee, an Australian, earned $1.8 million, the largest payout in the history of women’s golf.
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Dustin Johnson Joins Field for League Looking to Rival the PGA Tour
The New York Times – Sports:
The two-time major winner, who had pledged loyalty to the PGA Tour, is among 42 golfers set to play in the first event for a series whose major shareholder is Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.
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Dustin Johnson Joins Field for League Looking to Rival the PGA Tour
The New York Times – Sports:
The two-time major winner, who had pledged loyalty to the PGA Tour, is among 42 golfers set to play in the first event for a series whose major shareholder is Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.
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At the U.S. Women’s Open, Michelle Wie West Reflects on an ‘Amazing Journey’
The New York Times – Sports:
The golfer announced last week that she would play her last tournament for the foreseeable future at Pine Needles. “This week, I’m just soaking it all in,” she said.