Saudi series-bound Lee Westwood and long-time sponsor UPS part ways
UPS has ended its sponsorship of Lee Westwood in an apparent response to the former world number one's involvement with a series of Saudi-backed tournaments.
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'We will see' - Ian Poulter admits controversial LIV series remains a 'big attraction'
Ian Poulter admits the first LIV Golf Invitational Series event retains "lots of pluses", despite being denied permission to play by the PGA Tour. Poulter joins Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia and Phil Mickelson as the most high-profile players known to have asked for the required release to play the 54-hole event at Centurion Club, which boasts a total prize fund of $20.2million and $3.2million to the winner. However, PGA Tour members were informed last week that releases had not been granted, leaving them open to sanctions if they do tee it up in St Albans from June 9-11. Those could include fines or bans from the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, placing future participation in the Ryder Cup as a player or captain in jeopardy, although LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman has pledged to "defend, reimburse and represent" any players hit by sanctions.
PGA Championship: Tiger Woods' presence still packs punch for competitors, golfer says
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‘He has his opinion, I have mine’ – Tiger Woods on Phil Mickelson controversy
Tiger Woods has outlined the extent of his differences with Phil Mickelson over the “polarising” Saudi-backed events.
McIlroy: I don't want Norman telling me what to do! | 'Mickelson shouldn't be shut out'
Rory McIlroy admits he understands why some players would be tempted by the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series and believes Phil Mickelson will be welcomed back into the golfing world.
Jack Nicklaus rejected $100m to spearhead the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series
Jack Nicklaus says he turned down $100 million to be the face of golf’s new Saudi tour.
The Canadian Open is caught up in the golf war
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Greg Norman criticises PGA Tour after LIV Golf Invitational Series block
Greg Norman has hit out at the decision by the PGA Tour not to grant players permission to contest next month's first LIV Golf Invitational Series event, labelling it "anti-fan and anti-golfer". Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood are among the professionals to have asked for the required release to play the first 54-hole event at Centurion Club, which boasts a total prize fund of 25million US dollars (£20.2million) and 4m US dollars (£3.2m) to the winner.