The Saudi-backed LIV Golf venture hasn't just offered big money to PGA Tour stars this year as the sport's civil war continues to escalate.
It's been reported that the rebel tour also made an audacious bid to get NBA legend Michael Jordan on board - literally - as they sought to wreak havoc on the game's status quo. And he wasn't the only non-golf pro targeted by CEO Greg Norman and co.
The Australian's aggressive pursuit has secured the signings of a string of big names, most notably The Open champion Cameron Smith. The 2023 Ryder Cup has also been thrown into chaos after European captain Henrik Stenson was sacked for his own defection.
