Phil Mickelson has seemingly reignited tensions between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf with a simple post on social media. One of the biggest issues plaguing the rival Saudi-backed tour is the failure to receive world ranking accreditation through its tournaments. LIV first filed with the Official World Golf Ranking board in July 2022, but the bid was rejected in …
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Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka headline PGA Championship field that includes all top 100 world ranking players
Tiger Woods will be making another appearance at a major this season after the PGA of America released the official field for the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla next week. Woods, who won the major three times, is returning to Louisville, Kentucky, where he famously won his second-straight PGA Championship and fifth major in 2000 after beating Bob May in …
Read More »Bryson DeChambeau lauds LIV Golf’s potential ahead of Singapore: ‘Bigger, badder and better than ever before’
Bryson DeChambeau isn’t having any second thoughts about ditching the PGA Tour for the rival, Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour. Ahead of LIV Golf Singapore, the 2020 U.S. Open champion expressed his belief the future of LIV Golf is bright while speaking to the media at a press conference alongside Phil Mickelson Thursday. Bryson DeChambeau, captain of the Crushers, fires up …
Read More »Tiger Woods to get $100 million in equity for staying with PGA, Rory McIlroy receiving $50 million: report
It turns out that staying loyal to the PGA Tour did, in fact, pay off for golf’s two biggest stars. Tiger Woods and Rory Mcilroy will reportedly each receive a hefty payday after sticking with the Tour, rather than defecting to LIV. The 15-time major champion will receive $100 million, while McIlroy will bring in $50 million, via the newly-created …
Read More »Rory McIlroy expected to rejoin PGA Tour policy board after surprising resignation: reports
Rory McIlroy is expected to rejoin the PGA Tour’s Policy Board months after his surprising resignation from his position as player director, according to multiple reports. McIlroy, who resigned in November citing “personal and professional commitments,” is expected to rejoin pending the board’s approval, a decision that could come as early as this week, ESPN reported Tuesday. Rory McIlroy of …
Read More »Rory McIlroy gets caught up in LIV Golf rumors, supposedly offered massive deal: report
Rory McIlroy was once one of the biggest opponents of LIV Golf and a staunch supporter of the PGA Tour and those who decided to stay with the legacy league amid the emergence of the renegade series. It appeared on Monday that McIlroy’s icy attitude toward LIV Golf has thawed enough to be caught up in rumors about him being …
Read More »Rory McIlroy vows commitment to PGA Tour amid LIV Golf speculation: 'My future is here'
The PGA Tour’s biggest star is staying put. Rory McIlroy shot down recent rumors the 24-time PGA Tour winner was offered a massive deal to join LIV Golf on the heels of another disappointing finish at Augusta National Golf Club. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the 17th green during the first round of the 2024 Masters at Augusta National …
Read More »Masters final round: Scottie Scheffler holds one-stroke lead, but many are waiting to pounce
We are in for a classic at Augusta National. A dozen golfers are within six shots of the lead at The Masters after yet another day where low scores were hard to come by. At one point, Scottie Scheffler led by two. Just a few holes later, he actually trailed by two after double-bogeying 10 and bogeying 11. A superb …
Read More »Masters 2024: Tiger Woods makes history, the leaderboard crowds up and other Augusta National storylines
Two rounds down already? Slow down, Masters. We’ve passed the cut line and enter the weekend at Augusta National, and it’s shaping up to be a true classic. There’s a three-way tie for the lead, and there are 21 people within six shots. Here’s what to watch for as Saturday golf at Augusta National Golf Course has arrived. CLICK HERE …
Read More »Masters co-leader Bryson DeChambeau rips sign out of ground before shot
Bryson DeChambeau is well in the running for his first-ever green jacket, but it hasn’t come without some heavy lifting – literally. The powerful LIV star was the solo leader through the first round at 7-under, but a 1-over 73 on Friday put him in a three-way tie with tournament favorite and 2022 winner Scottie Scheffler and Max Homa. Though …
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