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Watson lashes out as PGA Tour readmits Koepka and Reed from LIV

Tom Watson criticized the PGA Tour’s decision to reinstate LIV defectors Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed, arguing for a lifetime ban to punish loyalty to LIV; Koepka returned under a ‘Returning Member Programme’ and reportedly paid around £63m in fines, while Reed cannot regain Tour membership until January 2027 but will be eligible to play again this August, underscoring the enduring rift from the LIV saga even as a PGA Tour–DP World Tour merger lingers.

via BBC|

#brooks-koepka #golf #liv

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

"Greg Norman Attends Masters as a Spectator in 2024"

Greg Norman, the chief executive of LIV, made a surprise appearance at the Masters as a paying customer and expressed disappointment that more LIV players have not been invited to the tournament. Augusta chairman Fred Ridley addressed the issue, stating that special invitations are based on merit and that the club supports the R&A and USGA's plans to limit how far the golf ball can travel. Norman, while not involved in the negotiations, expressed confidence in LIV's platform and its positive impact on the game of golf.

via Yahoo Sports|

#augusta #greg-norman #liv

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Brooks Koepka's Message to Ryder Cup Players: Step Up Your Game

Brooks Koepka responds to complaints from fellow LIV members Bryson DeChambeau and Dustin Johnson about being snubbed for the U.S. Ryder Cup team, stating that the only way to make the team is to "play better." Koepka, who made the team as one of the captain's picks, emphasizes that everyone had the same opportunity and that he is representing the USA, not LIV, in the tournament. Despite his recent finishes outside the top 25 on the LIV circuit, Koepka is ready to compete in the Ryder Cup.

via NBC Sports|

#brooks-koepka #liv #ryder-cup

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

PGA Tour-LIV Merger Fallout: Morikawa's Response and Caddie's Take.

Contradictory information about the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund deal is emerging, with reports suggesting the tour spent $50m on legal fees last year and $100m on bonuses and increased purses to keep players from defecting. The deal will see the creation of a new company, NewCo., which will hold commercial rights, while the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV will be separate entities. The future of LIV and its CEO, Greg Norman, remains uncertain, with PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan having full control of the golf operation and the rest of 2023 to evaluate LIV. The 12 LIV teams are expected to skyrocket in value, and PIF owns a 75% equity stake in them.

via Sportico|

#golf-teams #greg-norman #liv

sports2 years ago•6 min saved

Golfers at U.S. Open Discuss LIV-PGA Merger and Strategies for Greens

Golfers competing in the U.S. Open were caught off guard by the news of the PGA Tour and LIV's planned partnership. The deal has left many players with unanswered questions and concerns about the future of professional golf. Despite the uncertainty, players are focused on the U.S. Open and trying to win a major tournament. The merger could have significant implications for the sport, but it remains unclear how it will affect players and the industry as a whole.

via The New York Times|

#golf #liv #merger

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

Koepka, Rahm, and Hovland share Masters lead while Woods struggles.

Brooks Koepka, Jon Rahm, and Viktor Hovland co-lead the Masters after day one at seven under par. Koepka's birdies on three of his final four holes put him in contention, and he aims to prove that his move to LIV has not made him irrelevant. The European flavor was maintained by Shane Lowry, who shot 68, while Tiger Woods limped his way to a 74. Sergio García expressed his disappointment with the press for stirring up trouble between LIV rebels and those loyal to golf's traditional ecosystem.

via The Guardian|

#brooks-koepka #golf #jon-rahm

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

LIV Golf faces legal defeat and changing dynamics, says McIlroy.

Rory McIlroy says the expected legal defeat for LIV golfers in their battle with the DP World Tour "changes the dynamic" of the bitter conflict in the sport. The DP World Tour had sought to suspend and fine players for playing in a LIV event without their authorization. The verdict will likely lead to the LIV players having to quit the DP World Tour to avoid sanctions, in the same way they did after being banned by the PGA Tour.

via Yahoo Sports|

#dp-world-tour #golf #liv