Sanctions and sportswashing – The key questions as golf’s rebel series kicks off
The first LIV Golf Invitational Series event gets under way at Centurion Club on Thursday, with six-time major winner Phil Mickelson the star attraction.
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Phil Mickelson Says He Does Not "Condone Human Rights Violations" On Eve Of New Series
Phil Mickelson said Wednesday he does not condone human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, on the eve of the first tournament of the divisive LIV Golf Invitational Series near London funded by the Gulf kingdom. The six-time major winner confirmed earlier this week he had signed up to play in the new series, saying he also plans to play major events, including next week's US Open. Mickelson has not played since the publication of comments in February in which he criticised the US PGA Tour and LIV Golf's Saudi backers.
What is LIV Golf, who is playing and how can I watch?
After months of speculation, the inaugural Saudi-backed LIV Golf event takes place this weekend to open the breakaway series that threatens to change the game as we know it.
Report: DeChambeau, Reed to leave PGA for LIV Tour
It appears Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed are the latest stars to be leaving the PGA Tour.
Poulter: LIV Golf not 'controversial' | Ryder Cup future 'unknown'
Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood have downplayed the controversy surrounding the LIV Golf Series while admitting they are unsure of their Ryder Cup futures as the pair were quizzed on their involvement in the Saudi-backed tour on Wednesday.
Phil Mickelson breaks silence on controversial involvement in LIV Golf series
Phil Mickelson has broken his silence on his controversial involvement in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series, but refused to confirm or deny if he has been serving a ban.
Phil Mickelson won't discuss 'PGA Tour issues' as LIV debut nears
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, England — Phil Mickelson, making his first public appearance since February, would neither confirm nor deny that he has been suspended or banned by the PGA Tour for joining the rival LIV Golf tour.
Mickelson says he won't quit PGA Tour ahead of LIV Golf opener
Six-times major champion Phil Mickelson will not follow former world number one Dustin Johnson in quitting the PGA Tour as he prepares to feature in the opening event of the LIV Golf Invitational Series, the American said on Wednesday.