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The Latest Breaking News from LIV

Brooks Koepka’s Response to LIV Golf Question Goes Viral

He bristled at the U.S. Open when asked whether he would consider joining the LIV Golf Series.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Four-time major champion Brooks Koepka is leaving the PGA Tour for LIV Golf

Koepka is just the latest big name to jump ship for the Saudi-backed league.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Brooks Koepka is the latest boring golfer to reportedly leave for LIV Golf

Peace out, Brooksie.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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Greg Cote: ‘Black cloud’ over U.S. Open is golf’s civil war in a time of revolution for sports overall

Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick, who is 27 but would still get carded in a pub, hit the shot of his life from the 18th fairway Sunday and minutes later was hugging his mum and dad — the U.S. Open victory his in Brookline, Massachusetts. His first major win was also his…

Miami Herald

Greg Norman hits back at LIV Golf critics and slams PGA Tour’s “deafening” hypocrisy

The second Liv Golf Invitational event will taker place in Portland in July, as the fallout from Greg Norman's Saudi-backed breakaway tour continues to escalate

Daily Mirror

Reports: Abraham Ancer is leaving PGA Tour, headed to LIV Golf

Multiple sources, including ESPN Deportes, confirmed reports that Ancer was prepared to make the leap.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Eyes on Scottish Open as DP World Tour weighs up LIV Golf response

DP World Tour is expected to prevent LIV Golf players such as Phil Mickelson from playing the Scottish Open in July

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Golf gambling: LIV Golf players have been unappetizing to bettors this U.S. Open

The LIV Golf backlash and slumping performances led bookmakers to establish McIlroy, Thomas and Scheffler as favorites.

USA Today Sports Media Group

US Open provides much-needed break from trials and tribulations of LIV Golf civil war

The third major of the campaign in the US Open kicks off this week in the midst of a divided battle between the PGA Tour and the newly introduced LIV Golf Invitational Series

Daily Mirror

U.S. Open Notebook: Brooks Koepka ready for another tough test

BROOKLINE, Mass. — During his press conference Tuesday morning before the start of the 122nd U.S. Open, Brooks Koepka reiterated that he lives for “tough tests” and hates when he needs to shoot “25 under just to compete.”

Boston Herald

US Open can’t escape ‘black cloud’ of golf’s civil war

After hosting one of the most infamous Ryder Cups in history, Brookline is now the battleground in the power struggle between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf

The Independent UK

Jason Mastrodonato: LIV Golf defector Phil Mickelson has no business being in Brookline for the U.S. Open this week

BROOKLINE, Mass. — Phil Mickelson is at The Country Club this week and before wondering about his chances to win the U.S. Open — they aren’t good, according to the experts — ask yourself a simple question.

Boston Herald

Huge payday is why I joined LIV Golf, PGA Tour rebel Bryson DeChambeau admits

Bryson DeChambeau has readily admitted his decision to sign up to the LIV Golf series was financially driven.

Evening Standard

Phil Mickelson expresses empathy for 9/11 families amid LIV Golf backlash

Mickelson and a number of fellow high-profile American players have been accused of betraying their country

The Independent UK

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Boston Herald

Phil Mickelson defends defection to LIV Golf

BROOKLINE, Mass. — On the oval in front of the clubhouse at The Country Club, Phil Mickelson took part in a press conference on American soil for the first time since taking time away from golf in February.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Lynch: Phil Mickelson logs yet another U.S. Open disappointment, but on Monday for a change

For Phil Mickelson, the majors are just collateral damage.

Boston Herald

Phil Mickelson defends defection to LIV Golf

On the oval in front of the clubhouse at The Country Club, Phil Mickelson took part in a press conference on American soil for the first time since taking time away from golf in February.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The PGA Tour should just gleefully wave goodbye to the soulless players who leave for LIV Golf

Don't let the door hit ya on the way out, fellas!

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Sports Illustrated

Khashoggi’s Fiancée Says LIV Golfers ‘Should Be Banned’ From Majors

Hatice Cengiz called upon the organizers of the four major tournaments to take a stand against the Saudi-backed tour.

The Guardian - UK

Golf must calm the professional waters and bring an end to its civil war

The sport’s arbiters, the R&A and USGA, must find a solution so the Saudi-backed LIV Series can coexist with established tours

Irish Mirror

Families of 9/11 victims accuse Saudi League golfers of betraying their country in hard hitting statement

The group sent letters to the agents of a number of high profile golfers.

USA Today Sports Media Group

As expected, Patrick Reed officially announced as newest LIV Golf member

The 2018 Masters champion and nine-time winner is the ninth major champion to commit to the series.

Axios

Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancée wants LIV golfers "banned" from some PGA Tour tourneys

“This will show that there are consequences for supporting murderers," she said.

The Guardian - UK

In their naked self-interest, LIV golfers are being refreshingly true to the sport’s roots

Golf can offer sublime entertainment but is not a sport with any deep sense of social conscience. Why pretend otherwise?

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The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 11 June 2022

Saudi petro-billions, grasping champions, and a murder that just can't simply be swept under the rug. 48 years after the PGA Tour broke away, the world's leading golf organiser is suffering its own rebellion.

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