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LIV Golf is letting us know what the stars are really like, and it’s not pretty

In return for tons of money, Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau, et al., are willing to overlook Saudi Arabia’s horrific record on human rights.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lee Westwood addresses Ryder Cup ban threat after joining rebel Saudi LIV Golf Series

After committing to the controversial LIV Golf Invitational Series, Lee Westwood addressed the worry about not being able to compete at future Ryder Cup events.

Daily Mirror

Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter squirm as they face awkward questions over Saudi series

Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter were left stumped after Mirror Sport’s Neil McLeman quizzed them over their commitment to the LIV Golf Invitational Series on Wednesday.

Daily Mirror

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Feisty exchange with Poulter and Westwood over golf sportswashing shows moral compass

A line of direct and cutting questions from Mirror Sport to Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood about sportwashing in golf brought some tense and awkward responses which spoke volumes

Daily Mirror

11 things about Phil Mickelson’s first press conference since joining Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series

Phil Mickelson talks "sportswashing", the PGA Tour, Ryder Cup, and did he really get $200 million to join?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Justin Thomas ‘disappointed’ Dustin Johnson joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf

The two-time major winner has discussed the controversial breakaway tournament, which begins at Centurion Club this week

The Independent UK

SI:AM | The Angels Are in Freefall

Joe Maddon’s head was the first to roll but the problems don’t stop there.

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Lynch: Graeme McDowell’s reputation the latest victim of the Saudi’s rent-a-stooge scheme

McDowell probably didn’t realize that his words were an unwitting explanation of how sportswashing works.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bryson DeChambeau confirmed to join Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, Patrick Reed reportedly expected to commit too

"As long as the best players in the world are playing the PGA Tour, so will I," DeChambeau said in February.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Phil Mickelson finally came out of hiding and spewed more empty nonsense about LIV Golf

Phil really cares, guys.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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

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

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

Lee Westwood: ‘I’d be stupid not to take LIV Golf money’

The 49-year-old is part of this week’s opening event as part of the Saudi Arabia-backed series

The Independent UK

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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.…

Evening Standard

Rebel Phil Mickelson refusing to give up PGA Tour membership after LIV Golf move

Phil Mickelson has warned he won’t give up his PGA Tour membership without a fight but refused to answer whether he had been banned from the tour.

The Independent UK

Phil Mickelson refuses to deny PGA Tour ban following LIV Golf switch

The six-time major winner has not played for four months following controversial comments about the Saudi Arabian-funded events

The Independent UK

Mickelson: I don’t condone human rights violations but LIV Golf is good for game

The American has signed up for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series.

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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

Sports Illustrated

The CFP Would Be Far Better Off Without Ari Fleischer

The media consultant’s moderation of Saudi-backed LIV Golf’s presser was just his latest of a string of stunts garnering negative publicity.

Tribune News Service

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

Sports Illustrated

Former White House Official Part of LIV Golf Press Conference

Ari Fleischer also works as the media consultant for the College Football Playoff.

Tribune News Service

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.

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