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Fraser Watson

LIV Golf faces major problem despite rebel series splashing cash on high-profile recruits

The controversial LIV Golf tour is reportedly facing huge financial losses despite securing the signings of a string of stars.

The Saudi-backed venture kicked off in St Albans in June, with Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickleson, and Ian Poulter among the early captures. Since then, other high profile stars have defected, most notably Open champion and then world No 2 Cam Smith.

And in a direct attack on the 2023 Ryder Cup, European captain Henrik Stenson was stripped of the honour in July after also signing for Greg Norman. But despite the growing momentum, LIV Golf confirmed last week that chief operating officer Atul Khosla had resigned after just one season.

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