LIV Golf Q&A: The key questions as new Saudi-backed rebel series tees off The likes of Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson will compete at Centurion Club The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed 'join rebel Saudi circuit' in huge blow to PGA Tour Another two of the PGA Tour's biggest names in Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed are reportedly set to join the likes of Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson in signing up for the contentious LIV Golf Invitational Series Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2022
What is the LIV Golf Series and how will it work? Saudi-backed events threaten major disruption to golf’s old order, though top players are not signing up in numbers for now The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2022
What is LIV Golf, who is playing and how can I watch? The inaugural event will take place at Centurion Club, St Albans this week The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
Kevin Sherrington: Without more star power, LIV Golf’s rebels could become sports’ next flash in the pan DALLAS — Unlike LIV Golf — which tees off Thursday outside London — most upstart leagues aren’t backed by the Saudi government, which murdered/dismembered a journalist and executes people because of their sexual orientation at will. Phil Mickelson’s words, by the way, not mine. The numbers back him up, though.… Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022
Gary Murphy column: Renegades have opted to LIV it up and grab cash A lot has been said and written about the Saudi-backed breakaway tour and it remains to be seen how things pan out Irish Mirror · Jun 8, 2022
Phil Mickelson opens up on 'reckless' gambling but defends Saudi golf league decision Six-time major champion Phil Mickleson will play in the inaugural LIV Golf invitational tournament this week, having signed a contract reportedly worth over £100 million Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2022
Steve Hummer: New Saudi tour deserves barely a golf clap ATLANTA — The revolution begins Thursday, with a shotgun start. Employing the same format as any charity scramble — in this case the cause is the Phil Mickelson Bad Decisions Relief Fund — the LIV Golf International Series dawns in London. Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022
Golf Twitter Reacts to USGA’s U.S. Open Decision The USGA announced on Tuesday that all golfers, whether or not they are on the PGA Tour still, who qualified for the U.S. Open will be able to compete. Sports Illustrated · Jun 8, 2022
Phil Mickelson won't return to Rocket Mortgage Classic, whose field is a mystery DETROIT — For those of you who did your random act of kindness, good on you. Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022
5 things to know about LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed PGA Tour rival debuting this week DALLAS — Despite being just a week away from the U.S. Open, one of the biggest events on the annual golf calendar, there’s a non-PGA Tour event that’s dominating the headlines. Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022
Former White House Official Part of LIV Golf Press Conference Ari Fleischer also works as the media consultant for the College Football Playoff. Sports Illustrated · Jun 7, 2022
LIV Golf series live stream: How to watch final round online for FREE in UK today The first event of the controversial LIV Golf Series enters its third and final day on Saturday. Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2022
3M Open field will suffer loss of stars to new Saudi-backed golf tour MINNEAPOLIS — Already aggressively recruiting players for his July tournament, 3M Open executive director Hollis Cavner acknowledged Monday the new Saudi-backed LIV Golf that debuts this week will impact his 156-man field that comes to TPC Twin Cities. Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022
The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2022 Dustin Johnson hopes PGA Tour has Ryder Cup rethink as he joins rebel series The two-time major winner says the Ryder Cup ‘has definitely meant a lot to me’.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 7, 2022 U.S. Open won’t exclude LIV Tour players The USGA decision announced Tuesday puts the open nature of the championship over a player’s decision to play in the Saudi-funded rival league.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 7, 2022 USGA will allow LIV golfers to compete at 2022 U.S. Open, so Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, etc. Tuesday afternoon, the United States Golf Association put the wondering to rest.
Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2022 LIV Golf Series: Full player list and teams as Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson headline debut event The 48-man field for this week’s inaugural LIV Golf Series event in London has been confirmed as players step into the unknown at Centurion Club.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 7, 2022 ICYMI: Here are 7 pretty incredible moments from the LIV press conference A journalist being removed and a former White House press secretary were only part of the insanity.
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022 Graeme McDowell ‘proud’ to participate in ‘polarising’ Saudi-backed LIV Golf event McDowell said it would have been ‘crazy’ to turn down the breakaway tour despite criticism of Saudi Arabia’s human rights record
Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2022 LIV Golf Series: Start time, schedule, prize money and format explained as Schwartzel takes lead After months of controversial build-up and speculation, the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series finally got underway on Friday in London.
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022 Dustin Johnson hoping PGA Tour has Ryder Cup rethink The two-time major winner has resigned from the PGA Tour after joining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf International Series
Sports Illustrated · Jun 7, 2022 Dustin Johnson Forfeits Ryder Cup Eligibility With Move to LIV Golf The former Masters and U.S. Open champion still plans to play in the majors moving forward.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 7, 2022 The LIV Golf Tour is so damn gross All of these golfers should be ashamed of themselves.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 7, 2022 Dustin Johnson announced he’s resigned from the PGA Tour during press conference for LIV Golf Series opener The 2020 Masters champion is no longer eligible for the Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup.