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Rory McIlroy is back on top of the world rankings for the first time since 2020

McIlroy feels unique 'betrayal' after PGA-LIV schism

World number one Rory McIlroy said the feud between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf Series is "out of control" and that it could leave the game "fractured" for a long time.

Golf • 26 Oct 22

Saudi Golf Federation CEO Majed Al Sorour said: 'I will create my own majors for my players.'

Saudi Golf CEO says LIV could create own majors

Acknowledging the possibility that most LIV Golf players won't be allowed entry to the sports' top events, Saudi Golf Federation CEO Majed Al Sorour said the new circuit might create its own majors.

Golf • 19 Oct 22

LIV's roster of players have all joined the MENA Tour

LIV golfers must wait for world ranking points review

LIV Golf players will not receive world ranking points for the upcoming event in Bangkok or next week's in Jeddah, the Official World Golf Ranking organisation has said.

Golf • 06 Oct 22

Lee Westwood has been combative in his defence of the LIV Golf series

Westwood hopes PGA Tour faction 'choke on their words'

Sweeping changes that the PGA Tour announced this week are "a copy" of the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf series, former world number one Lee Westwood has said.

Golf • 26 Aug 22

The PGA Tour is considering its next move

PGA Tour could give up non-profit status to battle LIV

The PGA Tour might consider giving up its non-profit status to put itself in a better financial position to battle the big-money Saudi-backed LIV Invitational Series, a move supported by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, said a report in the Fire Pit Collective.

Golf • 21 Aug 22

Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau and nine other golfers filed the lawsuit earlier this month

Trial date set for Mickelson v the PGA Tour

The trial date for Mickelson v the PGA Tour, the antitrust lawsuit filed against the PGA Tour on behalf of LIV Golf, has been set for 8 January, 2024.

Golf • 19 Aug 22

Tiger Woods (L) and Rory McIlroy pictured together in 2020

McIlroy hails 'Alpha' Woods' leadership on LIV threat

Rory McIlroy has hailed the role of Tiger Woods as the "alpha" figure in the PGA Tour's fight against LIV Golf.

Golf • 17 Aug 22

Tiger Woods has publicly backed the PGA Tour already

Tiger to have crunch meeting with PGA Tour's top stars

Tiger Woods is reportedly set to meet with fellow PGA Tour players regarding the ongoing threat presented by the fledgling LIV Golf series.

Golf • 16 Aug 22

Six-time major winner Phil Mickelson is the most decorated player to have joined the Saudi-backed LIV series

Updated Mickelson among 11 LIV players to sue PGA tour

Phil Mickelson is among 11 LIV Golf players who have filed an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour to challenge their suspensions.

Golf • 03 Aug 22

'Excited' Bubba Watson the latest to join LIV Golf

Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson has been confirmed as the latest player to join LIV Golf.

Golf • 29 Jul 22

Henrik Stenson is no longer captain of the Ryder Cup team for Europe

Henrik Stenson accepts Ryder Cup sacking 'for now'

Sacked Ryder Cup captain Henrik Stenson disagrees with the decision to remove him after he joined the LIV Golf Series but insists "for now" he will accept it.

Golf • 20 Jul 22

Ernie Els: 'You can't have a 48-man tour playing no-cut golf and expect the world to take you seriously'

Ernie Els: There's no substance to LIV Golf Series

Four-time major winner Ernie Els insists the LIV Golf Series cannot be taken seriously and it is just getting in the way of "real golf".

Golf • 20 Jul 22

Sergio Garcia is ready to quit the European Tour

Garcia quitting European tour: 'Not feeling loved'

Spain's Sergio Garcia said he is quitting the European tour because he doesn't feel loved anymore.

Golf • 18 Jul 22

Graeme McDowell during the open round of the JP McManus Pro-Am

McDowell: I'm a pro golfer, not a peace ambassador

Graeme McDowell came to the 2010 JP McManus Pro-Am as golf's latest major winner, 12 years on he landed this week to Adare Manor as one of the controversial faces of the new Saudi-backed LIV golf series.

Golf • 05 Jul 22

'I took a lot of players' statements at face value... that's what I got wrong'

McIlroy disappointed with players 'fracturing' golf

Rory McIlroy has expressed his disappointment at the players who performed a U-turn to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, as he conceded being the poster boy of the PGA Tour was a "burden" he could do without.

Golf • 14 Jun 22

Mickelson expresses 'empathy' with 9/11 families

Phil Mickelson has expressed his "deepest sympathy" to the families of those who lost loved ones in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the wake of stinging criticism of his decision to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series.

Golf • 13 Jun 22

Graeme McDowell won four times on the European Tour

PGA defector McDowell tried to keep 'moral high ground'

Graeme McDowell says it was a difficult decision to resign from the PGA Tour today, stating he wanted to keep the "moral high ground" by remaining a member while also partaking in the breakaway Saudi-financed LIV Golf Series.

Golf • 09 Jun 22

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