The New York Times – Sports:
Seven years is an unusually long gap, but the R&A, which runs the British Open, delayed a return to St. Andrews to ensure that it could host the tournament’s 150th edition, which begins Thursday.
Category: Norman, Greg
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Tiger Woods Criticizes LIV Golf, Greg Norman at British Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Two days before the Open’s start at golf’s oldest course, the 15-time major champion said he worried about young players defecting to the LIV Golf series.
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Woods Backs Norman’s Exclusion from British Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Two days before the Open’s start at golf’s oldest course, the 15-time major champion said he worried about young players defecting to the LIV Golf series.
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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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Greg Norman Disinvited From British Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Norman’s only major tournament victories came in Opens, but his role leading the Saudi-financed LIV Golf series has caused a rift with the R&A.
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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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Will LIV Golf Diminish PGA Tour Events Like the Travelers Championship?
The New York Times – Sports:
A prized mainstay of Connecticut’s sporting calendar for 70 years, the Travelers has become more than just a golf tournament.
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Where Have You Gone, Arthur Ashe? LIV Tour Golfers Need You.
The New York Times – Sports:
Our columnist asks whether players who have defected to the Saudi-financed golf series will use their platform to bring awareness to human rights violations. Don’t hold your breath.
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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.