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At Internationals’ bonding dinner for Presidents Cup, chatter about LIV wasn’t on the menu
While a few players in attendance expressed a mild level of interest in a what-if scenario that could allow LIV reinforcements, the overriding sentiment was that there is no sense wasting time or energy on a situation out of their control.
Age limit lowered for past winners to compete in Open Championship
Golfers who win future Open Championships can no longer count on playing the tournament into their sixties.
The reaction among PGA Tour pros to LIV Golf giving up its push for OWGR points might surprise you
With LIV abandoning its designs for OWGR inclusion and the PGA Tour appearing no closer to an agreement with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia that would reunite all of the game’s top players, it appears that the OWGR system will continue to come under scrutiny. Even among tour players who benefit from the current situation.
Mike Weir confirms no LIV Golf players for Internationals as he plots Presidents Cup strategy
This will be the second Presidents Cup in which a handful of players who might be helpful to the cause are ineligible as LIV Golf League competitors.
Anthony Kim shoots another 76 in LIV and is 25 strokes off the lead
[PHOTO: Francois Nel] Apparently, Anthony Kim’s ragged first round in LIV Golf Jeddah was an indication of more rough play to come. For the second straight day, the 38-year-old coming off a 12-year absence from the professional game shot a six-over-par 76 and sits last among those heading into the final round in Saudi Arabia. Read more…
Rory McIlroy answers Talor Gooch’s ‘asterisk’ comments and suggests LIV player work harder
Rory McIlroy is giving LIV Golf’s Talor Gooch a mulligan. Well, almost.
On Tour: Herbie’s Big Switch
Lucas Herbert became the latest Australian to join LIV Golf. Was it a good move from someone who’d won on both major tours?
LIV Golf and the Official World Golf Ranking remain a mess with no simple solution
Some on LIV Golf accepted what can only be estimated as generational wealth. Their omission from the OWGR is not a punishment, but the price of that payday.
LIV golfers are working the hard way to qualify for majors in 2024
For every LIV golfer who has called for a direct pathway from the league into the four men’s major championships, there seems to be an equal number willing to travel to the corners of the globe in search of major-championship golf.
LIV golfer makes 18 birdies on the weekend in Malaysia to qualify for Open Championship
The victory gave Spain’s David Puig one of three spots in the Open Championship this July at Royal Troon as the Malaysian Open is part of the Open Qualifying Series.
LIV Golf begins Year 3 with a 59, a late penalty, new blood, a long playoff and a stage all to itself
LIV got exactly what they paid for: either a reason to watch, or another reason to watch, depending on how you look at it.
Australian PGA and Open a ratings and attendance smash
The Fortinet Australian PGA Championship and ISPS Handa Australian Open have rounded off two exciting weeks for Australian golf, with Min Woo Lee’s wizardry driving huge ratings and attendance results.
Australian Open 2023: A near-miss for Min Woo Lee, but he’s still happy with a first and a third
He may not have completed the Aussie ‘majors’ double, but Min Woo Lee is still delighted with his work during the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship and ISPS Handa Australian Open.
Min Woo Lee really is cooking after dramatic Australian PGA win
On Sunday, human highlight reel Min Woo Lee wowed the crowds during a stunning win at Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane.
Australian PGA 2023: Min Woo Lee romps to DP World Tour win at Royal Queensland
Min Woo Lee has won the Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland, his third title on the DP World Tour.
Australian PGA 2023: Unheralded Spaniard leads as Min Woo Lee, Adam Scott lurk
Min Woo Lee has ridden a wave of crowd support that included T-shirts dedicated to the Perth golf star during a blistering first round, upstaging big names Adam Scott and Cameron Smith to sit near the clubhouse lead on day one at the Australian PGA Championship.
LIV Golf announces the start of player free agency
The free-agency period is the second phase of the league’s offseason player-movement window.
The 2024 Olympics are a year away. Here are the current teams
The connection between golf and the Olympics is growing as the sport prepares to be part of a third straight Summer Games next year in Paris. One year from today, the first round of the 72-hole men’s competition gets underway at the Albatros course at Le Golf National (August 1-4), site of the 2018 Ryder Read more…
Golf’s New World Order
In the aftermath of the PGA Tour and DP World Tour partnering with LIV Golf’s financiers, we spoke with players and officials to form five predictions for professional golf’s main tours.
Open Championship 2023: R&A announces new championship for 2024 with an Open spot on the line
The hope is that the African Amateur Championship will give players from Africa a pathway into the top amateur and professional events, and is part of a wider R&A effort to develop the sport in the continent.
Open Championship qualifying: Leishman among Aussies, Garcia seeks to lock up 25th consecutive start
Seeking to play in his 25th consecutive Open Championship, Sergio Garcia will lead a group of LIV golfers including Marc Leishman who hope to secure last-minute entry into the field at Royal Liverpool via 36-hole qualifying next week.
US Open 2023: Tee-times and pairings for the first and second round at LACC
So what’s in store for this year at LACC? Tee-times have just been announced, with players competing in threesomes off the first and 10th tees during the first and second rounds this Thursday and Friday.
