The controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series are reportedly planning to demand world-ranking status, with the Official World Golf Ranking board set to meet ahead of the Open Championship.
LIV has been derided as an attempt at sportswashing by the Saudi state, who have an appalling human rights record. However, several of golf's biggest stars, including Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka, have been tempted to join the breakaway league by the vast amounts of money on offer.
The series has caused a major divide within the sport, with the PGA Tour suspending all players involved and LIV CEO Greg Norman getting barred from the Open's 150th anniversary celebrations, despite being a two-time winner.
