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LIV Golf hires replacement for CEO Greg Norman

LIV Golf has reportedly found a new CEO. Former NBA and NHL executive Scott O’Neil has reached an agreement with LIV Golf to replace Greg Norman as the league’s new CEO, according to ESPN’s Mark Schlabach. While the deal has not yet …

Rory McIlroy stands

Rory McIlroy has notable reaction to Donald Trump’s win

Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential election on Tuesday night, and Rory McIlroy believes the result could finally bring some unity to the professional golf world. The PGA Tour and LIV Golf entered into a merger agreement …

Graeme McDowell picks up his ball

Graeme McDowell offers explanation for LIV Golf suspension

Graeme McDowell has became the first golfer to be suspended under LIV Golf’s anti-doping policy, but the former major champion says he has a reasonable explanation for the positive test. LIV Golf announced on Sunday that McDowell has been …

Rory McIlroy in an interview

Rory McIlroy addresses rumor linking him to LIV Golf

Rory McIlroy has not been in discussions with LIV Golf, and the four-time major champion insists he still has no interest in anything the Saudi-backed league has to offer. City A.M., a London-focused business and financial outlet, reported on Sunday …

Jon Rahm looks ahead

Video of Jon Rahm’s old comments about LIV Golf goes viral

Jon Rahm is the latest golf superstar to be labeled a hypocrite after he signed a deal with LIV, and those who have seen what he said about the Saudi-backed last year understand why Rahm has faced so much criticism. Rahm announced on Thursday that he …

Jon Rahm on the course

Jon Rahm reportedly accepts massive offer to join LIV Golf

Jon Rahm has been one of the most outspoken supporters of the PGA Tour since LIV Golf was founded last year, but apparently the two-time major champion had a price. Rahm is close to finalizing a deal worth somewhere in the range of $450-600 million …

Rory McIlroy on the course

Rory McIlroy makes clear just how much he hates LIV Golf

It has been over a month since the PGA Tour and LIV Golf announced they were merging, but Rory McIlroy’s feelings toward the Saudi-backed league have not changed a bit. The U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations held a hearing on …

Adam Silver speaking

Adam Silver addresses possibility of LIV-style takeover in NBA

The world of golf is still reeling from the recent merger between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour. The diplomatic end to the years-long drama — which resulted in Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund effectively buying their way into the PGA …

Phil Mickelson in golf gear

Phil Mickelson’s LIV Golf team sued for copyright infringement

Phil Mickelson’s LIV Golf team is being accused of stealing their latest logo design. Cool Brands Supply, a corporation in Argentina that makes skateboard lifestyle merchandise, filed a federal lawsuit against LIV and Mickelson’s HyFlyers …

Jay Monahan in an interview

Old video of PGA Tour commissioner goes viral after merger with LIV Golf

An old video of PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan speaking during an interview last year is going viral thanks to recent developments. The PGA Tour announced on Tuesday that they would be merging with rival LIV Golf and the DP World Tour to form a …

Jay Monahan talks with the media

Report: TV partners have 1 big concern about LIV-PGA Tour deal

Several pro golfers said they were blindsided by Tuesday’s announcement that PGA Tour, LIV Golf and DP World Tour are forming a new business entity together, and the same was apparently true for the PGA Tour’s media partners. Michael …

Rory McIlroy on the course

Rory McIlroy shares strong message about LIV-PGA Tour merger

Rory McIlroy insists his thoughts on LIV Golf have not changed, but the four-time major has certainly revised his opinion on those who funded the league. McIlroy, who has been one of the most outspoken critics of LIV Golf, spoke with the media on …

Donald Trump at a LIV Golf event

Old Donald Trump quote about LIV Golf goes viral after merger

Sports fans were stunned on Tuesday when the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and the DP World Tour announced that they are merging, but one person who was not surprised is former president Donald Trump. Trump, who has hosted several LIV Golf events at the courses …

Jay Monahan talks with the media

PGA Tour and LIV Golf agree to huge merger

The rivalry between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour is officially dead. The PGA Tour, LIV Golf and the DP World Tour (formerly known as The European Tour) announced on Tuesday that they have entered into an agreement to merge. CNBC reports that the deal …

Jim Nantz speaking

Jim Nantz takes funny shot at LIV over broadcast issues

CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz took a not-so-subtle shot at LIV Golf’s broadcast woes during his coverage of the PGA Championship on Thursday. Nantz, calling the tournament for CBS, took aim at the rival golf league when LIV’s Dustin Johnson …

Greg Norman at a LIV Golf event

LIV Golf trying to cover up unimpressive ratings?

LIV Golf was proud to provide ratings figures after the Saudi-backed league signed a broadcasting deal with the CW earlier this year, but those reports have suddenly disappeared. There is probably only one reason for that. LIV chief media officer …

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