The New York Times – Sports:
The human rights record of its funder, Saudi Arabia, may be the least of the new tour’s challenges when it comes to getting on American television.
Category: Monahan, Jay W (1970- )
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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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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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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.
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PGA Tour Commissioner Has Strong Words for Phil Mickelson
The New York Times – Sports:
“The ball is in his court,” Jay Monahan said of the golfer who is taking a break from competition after saying he supported a rival, Saudi-backed league.