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Johnson makes another strong start in Saudi; Manassero leads

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY, Saudi Arabia: Dustin Johnson’s bid for a third victory at the Saudi International began with the American shooting 5-under 65, leaving him three strokes off the lead held by Matteo Manassero after the first round on Thursday. Johnson is one of a slew of high-profile players from the US PGA Tour and European tour on big appearance fees at the opening event of the Asian Tour, and is looking to back up his titles from 2019 and last year. He also finished second in 2020.

Threat of Saudi-backed golf circuit gives players leverage, says Mickelson

Phil Mickelson said all of the world's top golfers had been contacted about joining a proposed Super Golf League (SGL) and that the threat of the Saudi-backed new circuit had improved players' earnings potential.

Saudi-backed Super Golf League gives players leverage, says Mickelson

Phil Mickelson said all of the world's top golfers had been contacted about joining a proposed Super Golf League (SGL) and that the threat of the Saudi-backed new circuit had improved players' earnings potential.

Golf-Threat of Saudi-backed circuit gives players leverage, says Mickelson

(Reuters) - Phil Mickelson said all of the world's top golfers had been contacted about joining a proposed Super Golf League (SGL) and that the threat of the Saudi-backed new circuit had improved players' earnings potential.

Threat of Saudi-backed circuit gives players leverage, says Mickelson

Phil Mickelson said all of the world's top golfers had been contacted about joining a proposed Super Golf League (SGL) and that the threat of the Saudi-backed new circuit had improved players' earnings potential.

Phil Mickelson - Threat of rival league helps players

Phil Mickelson says the threat of competition from a proposed rival golf league has already made life better for PGA Tour players with increased prize money and the introduction of a season-long incentive program.

Mickelson says 'everyone in top 100' approached to play in Saudi league

While Dustin Johnson welcomes the challenge he will face on the course at the lucrative Saudi International, Phil Mickelson appreciates the financial competition being offered to the established tours, claiming on Wednesday that "everyone in the top 100 has been approached" to play in the new Saudi Arabian-funded Super Golf League.

Phil Mickelson, Lee Westwood & Dustin Johnson contacted over Saudi Arabian-funder super league

Most of the world's top 100 players have been asked to join a Saudi-funded super league, says Phil Mickelson.

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Johnson makes another strong start in Saudi; Manassero leads

Threat of Saudi-backed golf circuit gives players leverage, says Mickelson

Saudi-backed Super Golf League gives players leverage, says Mickelson

Golf-Threat of Saudi-backed circuit gives players leverage, says Mickelson

Threat of Saudi-backed circuit gives players leverage, says Mickelson

Phil Mickelson - Threat of rival league helps players

Mickelson says 'everyone in top 100' approached to play in Saudi league

Phil Mickelson, Lee Westwood & Dustin Johnson contacted over Saudi Arabian-funder super league