Rumours of Jon Rahm jumping ship to the breakaway league have intensified since resurfacing a few weeks ago – Getty Images/Ross Kinnaird Tiger Woods, along with his fellow player directors, penned a letter to the PGA Tour membership to address the frenzy surrounding Jon Rahm’s potential move to LIV Golf. Speculation about Rahm switching to …
Speculation has been swirling in the golf world this week regarding players leaving the PGA Tour to join LIV Golf. In response, the circuit’s six policy board player directors, including Tiger Woods, Charley Hoffman, and others, released a two-page update addressing the ongoing negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and the awaited “governance” review. …
Legendary golfer Tiger Woods showcased a mix of his classic skill and some evident rust as he made his long-awaited return to the golf course. Participating in his first tournament since pulling out of the Masters in April, Woods navigated through a tumultuous round at Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas during the opening round …
Rory McIlroy has announced his resignation from the PGA Tour’s board, a move that comes after several years of being at the forefront of the Tour’s battle against LIV Golf and its Saudi Arabian supporters. The announcement of his resignation was made on Tuesday, and was followed by a statement from Commissioner Jay Monahan and …
The US Senate Subpoenas Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund’s US Subsidiary over Controversial PGA-LIV Merger The US Senate has issued a subpoena to the US subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) for additional information regarding the contentious merger between rival golf tournaments PGA and LIV. The Senate’s permanent subcommittee on investigations has demanded …
The Growing Challenges of Keeping Up with Live Sports Live sports have always been the most popular content on television in the US, with the top 10 telecasts last year being major sporting events. This trend is not new – in fact, 22 out of the 30 most-watched TV programs in US history are Super …
Max Homa had a disruptive experience with betting at PGA Tour events. During the BMW Championship, a fan yelled in the middle of Homa’s 5-foot birdie putt. Homa was already struggling with short putts on a windy day at Olympia Fields. His frustration escalated when a drunk fan on the 17th hole yelled at …
Phil Mickelson showcased his skills and charisma during a youth clinic organized by Adaptive Golf. The program aims to empower children with cognitive, physical, and sensory challenges. Mickelson’s charm mesmerized the group of children as he demonstrated his expertise with a wedge on the practice range. After the clinic, Mickelson participated in a rare wide-ranging …
Justin Thomas is having a difficult time accepting his recent loss at the Wyndham Championship. Despite coming agonizingly close to sinking a chip shot for a crucial birdie, which would have saved his season, the two-time major champion has been eliminated from the FedEx Cup playoffs for the first time since his rookie year in …
The announcement of the merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, a Saudi-funded organization, has caused a seismic shift in the world of professional golf. This surprising development comes after a prolonged period of hostility between the two rival organizations, marked by legal disputes, player tensions, and ethical debates. For those who are not …