Kevin Na has become the first golfer to officially resign from the PGA Tour, freeing himself to play in the Saudi-funded LIV Invitational Series without risk of punishment.
A number of high-profile golf stars have announced their decision to jump ahead of the inaugural LIV event at the Centurion Club in St. Albans starting June 9. Former world No. 1 Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer are among those joining the breakaway competition.
But the PGA has been clear in its stance that any players who participate in the LIV event will be sanctioned. Players would also presumably be prevented from featuring in any of golf's four majors if they take part in the eight Saudi-backed tournaments.
