LIV trio ‘failed to show they have been harmed’, says ruling judge
Three LIV players seeking to play in the FedEx Cup play-offs failed to show “they have been harmed – let alone irreparably”, the ruling judge has said.
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Judge - LIV golfers didn't show they were harmed by PGA Tour
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The federal judge who denied temporary restraining orders to three LIV Golf players who wanted to come back to the PGA Tour to compete in the FedEx Cup playoffs said the plaintiffs failed to «even show that they have been harmed — let alone irreparably.»
'The Tour also got Tiger Woods to do its bidding' - LIV Golf takes aim at 15-time major winner
LIV Golf turned its cannons on Tiger Woods, with the Saudi-funded series accusing the 15-time major winner of doing the PGA Tour’s bidding. The first legal salvos between LIV and the PGA Tour took place earlier this week, with Hudson Swafford, Talor Gooch and Matt Jones failing in their bid to have their suspensions overturned in order to be able to play in the FedEx Cup play-offs. Ad The PGA Tour has suspended all players who have taken part in LIV events, and the emergence of LIV has rocked the sport.
'Not sure what I would do with any more' - Cameron Smith not motivated by money amid talk of $100m LIV move
Open champion Cameron Smith has said he is motivated by competition as opposed to money. Smith claimed his first professional win in 2017, but this has been his breakthrough year as he followed up victory at the Players Championship with success in the Open at St Andrews. Ad The Australian has the golfing world at his feet, but his future is shrouded in doubt as he has been strongly linked with a move to LIV Golf.
'They will be welcome' - LIV Golf members can play in PGA of Australia events, CEO Gavin Kirkman says
LIV Golf members will be allowed to play in events in Australia, PGA of Australia CEO Gavin Kirkman has confirmed. The emergence of LIV has driven a wedge through the sport, with the PGA Tour handing out suspensions to players who have jumped ship. Ad The DP World Tour has adopted a similar stance, albeit a group of players obtained an injunction to allow them to play.
Rory McIlroy says 'common sense prevailed' in court ruling against players on Saudi-backed LIV Golf series
By Matias Grez and Steve Almasy, CNN
Australia golf won't block LIV players from competing
Australian golfers who sign up with the Saudi-backed LIV Series will still be welcome to play in home events, the country's Tour boss said, amid reports British Open winner Cameron Smith has already agreed to join the breakaway circuit.
Australia will not block LIV players from competing at home
MELBOURNE : Australian golfers who sign up with the Saudi-backed LIV Series will still be welcome to play in home events, the country's Tour boss said, amid reports British Open winner Cameron Smith has already agreed to join the breakaway circuit.