PGA Tour suspends LIV Golf participants

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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What is the LIV Golf Invitational Series?

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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Phil Mickelson withdraws from PGA Championship

Defending Champion Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from next week’s US PGA Championship as he continues a self imposed hiatus following controversial comments relating to the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s alleged sports washing.

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Mickelson and Woods named in field for PGA Championship

Tiger Woods and defending champion Phil Mickelson will compete in next week’s PGA Championship, with both confirmed among the 156 strong playing field announced on Monday. Southern Hills Country Club could see Mickelson return from his self imposed hiatus following his controversial comments.

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