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LIV Golf

Pat Perez on a LIV Golf private plane

Look: LIV provides golfers with incredible private airplane

Several of the top golfers in the world have left the PGA Tour to sign with the new LIV Golf series, and there is one primary reason they all made the jump — money. The Saudi-backed league has seemingly endless financial backing. There may be …

Zach Johnson smiling

Zach Johnson issues warning for LIV golf defectors

United States Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson gave a warning to LIV golfers Thursday about their potential status for the 2023 Ryder Cup. Johnson spoke to reporters Thursday ahead of the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. He implied …

Brooks Koepka on the golf course

Brooks Koepka reveals reasoning for leaving PGA Tour

Brooks Koepka officially left the PGA Tour for LIV Golf earlier in June and received backlash from a notable PGA Tour star about going back on his initial commitment to the Tour. On Tuesday, Koepka gave his reasoning for defecting to the Saudi-backed …

Brooks Koepka on the golf course

LIV golfers banned from major European Tour event

The PGA Tour has taken a hard stance against golfers who have committed to the LIV Golf Series, and the European Tour is doing the same. As a result, several top golfers will not be permitted to play in one of the biggest tournaments of the year. The …

Justin Thomas at a PGA tournament

Justin Thomas responds to LIV Golf rumors

Justin Thomas withdrew from this week’s Traveler’s Championship in Cromwell, Conn. on Wednesday, and quickly took to Twitter to quell any speculation as to why he did so. The PGA Tour announced on social media that Thomas would not be in …

Rory McIlroy on the course

Rory McIlroy criticizes Brooks Koepka, other LIV Golf defectors

Numerous PGA Tour members have recently left the Tour to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league, and Rory McIlroy had some harsh words for those defectors. Speaking Wednesday to reporters prior to the start of the Traveler’s Championship on …

Collin Morikawa during a golf tournament

Collin Morikawa responds to LIV Golf rumors

Brooks Koepka on Tuesday became the next big golf superstar to jump from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf. The four-time major champion hinted at the move when he scrubbed all references to the Tour from his social media profiles the night before, and there …

Phil Mickelson in golf gear

Another golf superstar reportedly leaves PGA Tour for LIV

LIV Golf continues to poach star talent away from the PGA Tour, and it appears Brooks Koepka is the latest big name to commit to the new league. Koepka sparked speculation among golf fans on Monday night when he scrubbed all references to the PGA …

Charles Barkley on the sideline

Charles Barkley has hilarious quote about LIV Golf money

The controversy between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf league has dominated headlines in recent weeks, and Charles Barkley was the latest person to give his opinion on the issue. During an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” Friday, the …

Brooks Koepka on the golf course

Brooks Koepka rips reporters over LIV Golf questions

The recent launch of the LIV Golf series has dominated the conversation leading up to the 2022 US Open, and Brooks Koepka made it clear on Tuesday that he is tired of hearing about the new league. Koepka became irritated during his press conference …

Phil Mickelson in golf gear

Phil Mickelson addressed LIV criticism in awkward press conference

Phil Mickelson spoke with reporters on Monday in advance of the US Open, and the six-time major champion faced a barrage of questions about his decision to sign with the LIV Golf league. He did not exactly handle them with poise. Mickelson told …

Justin Thomas at a PGA tournament

Justin Thomas sends message to LIV Golf defectors

Justin Thomas has been outspoken in his support for the PGA Tour amid the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league’s efforts to court players. On Sunday, he offered additional backing of the Tour following his third-place finish at the RBC Canadian Open. …

Jay Monahan talks with the media

PGA Tour commissioner makes strong comment about LIV Golf league

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan on Sunday made some very strong statements about players who have chosen to sign with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league. Monahan spoke with Jim Nantz during CBS’ coverage of the final round of the RBC Canadian …

Dustin Johnson smiling

Dustin Johnson shares big news about his future with PGA Tour

Dustin Johnson is one of many golf stars who left the PGA Tour this week to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league, and it doesn’t look like he has any intention of returning one day. Speaking to Sky Sports’ Jamie Weir on Friday, the …

Phil Mickelson in golf gear

PGA Tour makes major announcement about LIV golfers

The PGA Tour has come down hard on golfers who joined the Saudi-backed LIV, as promised. In a letter to Tour members sent Thursday, commissioner Jay Monahan officially announced the suspension of all current and former PGA Tour members taking part in …

Jay Monahan talks with the media

Report: PGA Tour to announce big discipline for LIV Golf defectors

The PGA Tour is expected to announce disciplinary measures on Thursday for Tour members competing in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf event in London this week. Brian Wacker of the New York Post reported on Wednesday that the Tour’s punishment would …

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