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Patty Tavatanakit halfway to first win in more than three years at 2024 Aramco Saudi Ladies International

The PIF-backed event has a purse of $5 million, which the same as the men's Saudi International.

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Herbert ends lucrative week by finishing third in Saudi

Australian Lucas Herbert has continued his fine form in the Middle East, earning his second straight top-three finish in six days at the Saudi International.

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LIV Golf stars crash out of Saudi International

King Abdullah Economic City (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Mexico's Abraham Ancer retained his one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Saudi International on Friday as a slew of big names from the rebel LIV Golf tour failed to make the cut.

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Exclusive: Rookie of the year, recent winner among PGA Tour players given OK for controversial Saudi event

The reigning Rookie of the Year is among the players granted permission to compete at an event in Saudi Arabia next month.

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PGA Tour makes intriguing Saudi decision over players amid LIV Golf drama

The Saudi International is set to boast an intriguing field in February following the Middle Eastern state's recent controversial backing of the PGA Tour's new-found rival LIV Golf

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Report: PGA Tour to grant a ‘few’ releases for Saudi International, scheduled for week of AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Things could get a little awkward next month.

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Paul Casey becomes latest player to join LIV Golf series

He opted out of the inaugural Saudi International on the European Tour in 2019 citing concerns over the country’s human rights record.

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Paul Casey, a former UNICEF ambassador, is the latest player to join Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf

Casey was previously against playing in the Kingdom, but has teed it up in the Saudi International the last two years.

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Phil Mickelson breaks silence on controversial involvement in LIV Golf series

Mickelson has not competed since February’s Saudi International.

The Independent UK

Shaken by social media after Saudi International win, Harold Varner III says his home is the PGA Tour

“When is winning a bad thing,” Varner said Thursday after his first round in the Players Championship.

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Chubb Classic: Saudi Arabia-backed Super Golf League has PGA Tour Champions players talking

"I don't think they're knocking on anyone's door out here," said Jim Furyk.

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John ‘Long Socks’ McLaren hangs up his bib after 30 years carrying clubs

The 55-year-old, known for his distinctive dress sense, has decided to take a step back from caddie duties after the Saudi International

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Peter Jacobsen sounds off on PGA Tour pros who chose Saudi International over Pebble Beach

“I hope someday that somebody realizes how important this event is to the past, present and future of the PGA Tour.”

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Varner swoops with late eagle to grab Saudi International

King Abdullah Economic City (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Harold Varner III sank an eagle putt from off the last green on Sunday to wrest victory in the Saudi International from compatriot and friend Bubba Watson by one shot.

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The Independent UK

Flourishing finish earns Harold Varner victory in Saudi International

Final hole eagle gives the American a dramatic triumph

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DeChambeau Tells Those Worried About Saudi International Withdraw to ‘Chill’

The 28-year-old shot 3-over 73 in the first round before withdrawing from the Saudi International due to left hand and left hip injuries.

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Varner leads Arnaus, Fleetwood in Saudi International

King Abdullah Economic City (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - American Harold Varner III hit a birdie on the closing hole to pull one shot clear of Spain's Adri Arnaus in a blustery third round at the Saudi International on Saturday.

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Harold Varner III sinks birdie on 18th hole, takes lead into final day at Saudi International

Varner sits a shot ahead of Spaniard Adri Arnaus (-11) and two shots up on Tommy Fleetwood.

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Bangkok Post

School's out for Thai golfer Ratchanon, 14

Most kids would be star-struck by simply watching the best professional golfers up close, but 14-year-old Ratchanon Chantananuwat went much further by becoming the only amateur to make the cut at the Saudi International on Saturday.

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Varner, Arnaus share halfway lead at Saudi International

King Abdullah Economic City (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - American Harold Varner III and Spain's Adri Arnaus surged into the halfway lead at the Saudi International on Friday, both carding four-under-par 66s in the second round of the opening event in the Asian Tour schedule.

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Harold Varner III, Adri Arnaus lead Saudi International after 36 holes; 14-year-old makes cut

A 14-year-old phenom from Thailand made the cut at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club.

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Phil Mickelson's comments in Saudi Arabia could give clues to the future of professional golf

Saudi Arabia's bid to become a major player in golf is gathering speed, and recent comments from players such as Phil Mickelson have only increased speculation. It's been a big week for the game's biggest issue.

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Manassero recaptures his youth in Saudi International

King Abdullah Economic City (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Former prodigy Matteo Manassero rediscovered his best form as he shot 62 on Thursday in the opening round of the Saudi International, while a current rising teen, Kim Joo-hyung, was in the chasing pack.

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Mickelson says 'everyone in top 100' approached to play in Saudi league

King Abdullah Economic City (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - While Dustin Johnson welcomes the challenge he will face on the course at the lucrative Saudi International, Phil Mickelson appreciates the financial competition being offered to the established tours, claiming on Wednesday that "everyone in the top 100 has been approached" to…

Evening Standard

When is Saudi International? TV channel, live stream, tee times including Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau

The controversial Saudi International might be an Asian Tour event but it is no ordinary Asian Tour field, with some of the world’s best players in attendance this week.

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