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Rory McIlroy takes centre stage at 150th Open clouded by LIV Golf soap opera

America’s Cameron Young took the first-day lead with 64 while Rory McIlroy shot a 66 as Lee Westwood brushed off Tiger Woods’ opinion on LIV

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Hayes: LIV Golf faces future shadow ban from British Open, overshadows Tiger Woods at 150th edition

It should have been all about Tiger and Jack in St. Andrews. Neither will hoist the Claret Jug again — Jack’s too old, Tiger’s too broken — and this 150th British Open wound up being, more than anything else, about the most dire existential threat the golf establishment has ever…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Lee Westwood hits back at Tiger Woods as LIV Golf furore casts shadow over Open

The European Ryder Cup veteran was also critical of the media.

The National (Scotland)

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Saudi LIV defectors 'face ban from all four majors' in 2023 as golf civil war escalates

Those who have chosen to move to the LIV Golf Series have been able to play in this year’s major tournaments, but they could well be banned from the four flagship events in 2023

Daily Mirror

Phil Mickelson tells reporter to 'let it go' after being grilled on LIV Golf controversy

PHIL MICKELSON told a journalist to "let it go" in frustration at being asked LIV Golf-related questions after his opening round at the…

The National (Scotland)

Phil Mickelson and Ian Poulter get spiky at The Open as LIV rebels deny boos from St Andrews punters

Poulter denied being heckled on the first tee at St Andrews while his American rival also gave a frosty response.

Daily Record

Golf-'Let it go dude', Mickelson plays down LIV switch

Phil Mickelson and Ian Poulter, two of the biggest names to join the rebel LIV Golf Invitational Series, played down suggestions they had received a hostile reception during the first round of the British Open on Thursday.

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Ian Poulter booed on first tee at The Open as Saudi golf rebel gets rough reception

Ian Poulter took to the tee at The Open this morning but received a hostile response from some of those in attendance due to his ties with the controversial LIV golf series

Daily Mirror

It's not just about golf: LIV defectors are sanitising a brutal regime - James Morgan

IF you're not quite sure about what the objection to Saudi influence in sport is, then you should familiarise yourself with Bryan Fogel's 2020 film…

The National (Scotland)

The 150th Open Championship at the Old Course in St Andrews shapes as the most special and significant ever

With men's professional golf in its most fractured and contentious state for a generation, we head to St Andrews and "the home of golf" for a tournament that will live long in the memory, and could shape the game's future.

ABC News

R&A v LIV: golf’s civil war strays into Caddyshack territory on eve of Open

The 150th Championship, held at St Andrews, is inevitably overshadowed by questions about the Saudi Arabia-backed tour

The Guardian - UK

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy earn Open backing over LIV row as chief warns no 'free lunches' in golf

Woods and McIlroy have been two of the staunchest opponents to the LIV breakaway and Open chief Martin Slumbers has backed the pair.

Daily Record

‘Entirely driven by money’: R&A chief executive hits out at LIV Series

The R&A have become the first of golf’s governing bodies to speak out strongly against the LIV Series

The Guardian - UK

Greg Norman blasts "very petty" and "dumb decision" to ban him from events at The Open

LIV golf founder Greg Norman will have to watch the 150th edition of The Open from home after being banned from heading to St Andrews to watch the action in person

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Sports Illustrated

DeChambeau, Bridgestone Partnership Ends As He Joins LIV Golf

The 2020 U.S. Open winner initially signed with the company when he turned pro in 2016.

Los Angeles Times

British Open players sound off on Greg Norman and LIV Golf

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — LIV means never having to say you're sorry.

Daily Mirror

Rory McIlroy determined to beat LIV rebels to 'Holy Grail' Open title at St Andrew's

Rory McIlroy admitted it would be 'better' for golf if the winner of The Open at St Andrew's was not a player that has defected to the controversial Saudi-backed LIV tour

Daily Mirror

PGA Tour being investigated over 'anti-competitive behaviour' towards rebel Saudi series

The PGA Tour’s battle with LIV Golf has sent shockwaves around the sport over the past year, and now the American-based circuit is being investigated by the Department of Justice

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Chicago Sun-Times

Justice Department antitrust division looking into PGA Tour-LIV Golf dispute: report

At issue is the PGA Tour’s policy that members receive a conflicting event release to play tournaments overseas when a tour event is being held that week.

The Guardian - UK

Jack Nicklaus sidesteps LIV Golf criticism ahead of St Andrews honour

The 18-time major winner admits he does not ‘see eye to eye’ with Greg Norman but focuses on positives before 150th Open

Daily Mirror

LIV chiefs to increase tensions 'demanding ranking recognition' at St Andrew's meeting

The LIV Golf Invitational Series has caused a major divide within the sport and tensions are set to rise with the breakaway reportedly set to apply for world-ranking status

Daily Mirror

Greg Norman barred from Open 150th anniversary events over LIV Golf controversy

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman has not been invited to the Open Championship's 150th anniversary celebrations and the Australian has called the decision "petty"

USA Today Sports Media Group

Report: Mastercard pauses business relationships with LIV players Ian Poulter, Graeme McDowell

Ian Poulter wore the Mastercard logo Friday at the Scottish Open, but Sports Business Journal reports that deal is off for now.

Daily Mirror

Expect locker room laughs at Ian Poulter's embarrassing Scottish Open nightmare

Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter cut a sorry figure as he struggled to a ten over finish and missed the cut at the Scottish Open, as the controversy joining the LIV Golf Series and his legal battle to play on the DP World Tour, dragged him down

The Independent UK

Justin Harding seizes chance in Scotland after LIV Golf sanction suspended

The South African was initially banned from the Scottish Open but after his late reprieve, shot an opening 65 to set the early clubhouse lead

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