Swedish Golf Federation cuts ties to Stenson over LIV tour
The Swedish Golf Federation said Thursday they would not renew contracts with golfer Henrik Stenson, following his decision to join the controversial Saudi-backed LIV circuit.
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The Swedish Golf Federation said Thursday they would not renew contracts with golfer Henrik Stenson, following his decision to join the controversial Saudi-backed LIV circuit.
BANGKOK: The eyes of the golfing world will turn to Thailand next month as it gears up to host the biggest tournament to be held on Asian soil — the $25million LIV Golf Invitational Bangkok.
Dustin Johnson fired a nine-under par 63 to seize a three-stroke lead after Friday's opening round of the LIV GolfChicago Invitational. The 38-year-old American enjoyed a bogey-free 18 holes to start the 54-hole event at Rich Harvest Farms, with the winner set to collect $4 million from a $25 million purse. "I struck the ball really well," Johnson said. "I hit it really close. I holed a lot of putts inside 10 feet." Australia's third-ranked Cameron Smith, who won the British Open in July at St. Andrews, was second on 66. "I was hitting good putts but they weren't going in," Smith said. "At the end they started going in. I hope I can keep it going."
Rory McIlroy admits his relationships with a number of Ryder Cup teammates has been significantly damaged by their defection to LIV Golf.
Dustin Johnson is the money leader halfway through the first season of the LIV Golf Series, earning $7.7 million through just four individual events.
Ryder Cup Europe said on Tuesday they have doubled to six the number of captain's picks Luke Donald will receive when he assembles the 12-man team that will take on the United States next year in Rome, Italy.
Open champion Cam Smith has been confirmed as LIV Golf’s latest high-profile signing, as six more players were announced for this week’s event in Boston.
British Open champion Cameron Smith has become the latest leading player to sign up to the breakaway LIV Golf Series, which on Tuesday announced that he was in the field for its next event.