Henrik Stenson has confirmed he is joining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf International Series and says he is “disappointed” to be stripped of the Ryder Cup captaincy but hopes to represent Team Europe in the future. The decision to remove the Swede was made after weeks of speculation he would join the breakaway tour.
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United States Ryder Cup team captain Zach Johnson has warned American golfers on the Saudi-backed LIV Golf International Series that they may not be picked for next year’s matches in Italy. A total of 17 players were suspended by the PGA Tour including two-time major winner Dustin Johnson.
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The PGA Tour has suspended 17 players after their involvement in the Saudi-backed LIV International Golf Series in London today. PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan says “players have made choice for financial-based reasons” and “cannot demand the same benefits and opportunities” as other PGA Tour golfers.
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LIV Golf’s inaugural invitational tournament, worth a record $25m at Centurion Club, gets underway on Friday and has divided opinion in the golfing world. Marking The Spot has taken a closer look at the divisive series and explains the controversial format that has attracted some big names.
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