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SA’s Brandon Grace’s lucrative LIV Golf future in doubt after suffering relegation
South Africa’s Branden Grace was relegated from LIV Golf alongside former two-time Masters winner Bubba Watson, Kieran Vincent, Scott Vincent and Kalle Samooja.
US Open champion Wyndham Clark in doubt for Masters debut with back injury
Wyndham Clark, who won last month at Pebble Beach and finished second to top-ranked Scottie Scheffler this month at Bay Hill and The Players Championship, hurt himself hoisting weights on Monday.
Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf move a concern as ‘golf has let itself down’ - former Ryder Cup captain
In an exclusive interview with IOL Sports writer Michael Sherman, former Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn said he understood why Jon Rahm made the move to LIV Golf - but the pinnacle of the game remained at the majors.
LIV Golf chief Greg Norman warns more big name players will move after Jon Rahm signing
LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman says that Jon Rahm's move to the Saudi-backed circuit will bring more big names to the new golf tour.
WATCH: Money talks as Jon Rahm confirms switch to LIV Golf
Jon Rahm's announcement ended weeks of speculation that the player who had previously pledged his loyalty to the PGA Tour would sign for the Saudi-backed circuit.
Powerful US team out to end 30 years of pain in Europe at Ryder Cup
US captain Zach Johnson has an array of riches at his disposal, including world number one Scottie Scheffler and five-time major champion Brooks Koepka, the only LIV player to make the trip to Italy.
Viktor Hovland set for R335 million pay day at PGA Tour Championship
Norway’s Viktor Hovland fired a four-under par 66 to stand on 20-under after 54 holes at East Lake in Atlanta with American Xander Schauffele a distant second.
Rickie Fowler survives US Open rollercoaster after LA Country Club bites back
With the course playing longer and firming up in the afternoon, Rickie Fowler enjoyed a rollercoaster second round with eight birdies and six bogeys.
Eric Cole leads PGA Championship, chased by pack of major winners
Eric Cole, still chasing a first career win, charged to the top of the PGA Championship first round leaderboard ahead of a pack of major winners, before play was halted due to darkness.
Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Forbes reveals the money GOAT on athletes’ rich list
Former tennis ace Roger Federer made $95. 1 million dollars despite being retired. However, he only comes in at No 9 on Forbes’ 2023 list of the 10 highest earning athletes.
Phil Mickelson happy to be back for 'favourite week' at Masters
Phil Mickelson returns to the Masters after a self imposed hiatus from the sport in 2022.
World rankings becoming 'obsolete', says Open champions and LIV golfer Cameron Smith
British Open champion and LIV golfer Cameron Smith said the world ranking system is becoming ‘obsolete’ as a result of points not being awarded to events on the Saudi-backed series.
Jon Rahm ready to fire as he chases three wins in a row
The in-form Spaniard Jon Rahm has made a flying start to 2023, winning the season-opening Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii before claiming The American Express in California last weekend.
LIV players will be eligible for 2023 Masters Tournament
Augusta National will open their doors to LIV Golf's biggest names, confirming that players from the breakaway tour will be eligible to compete in the 2023 Masters if they meet the established qualifying criteria.
Greg Norman could be out as LIV Golf CEO - report
Greg Norman could be out as the front man for LIV Golf with the new Saudi-backed circuit looking to bring in Mark King as its chief executive, according to a British newspaper report.
R300m for 8 weeks’ work? South African golfers LIV large on new Saudi-backed golf tour
Branden Grace, who won the Portland LIV Golf event, earned a whopping R304 028 130 from the six events he completed.
Laughing all the way to the bank . . . LIV captains playing for R899 million purse
A $50- million purse may be serious money but there was a laughter-filled start to the LIV Golf Series finale at Trump National Doral Golf Club on Wednesday as the Saudi-backed venture prepared to crown a first team champion.
PGA boosts 2023 purses for four events in LIV-fight revamp
The PGA Tour have announced that next year's Phoenix Open, Heritage tournament, Wells Fargo Championship and Travelers Championship will have purses boosted to $20 million.
WATCH: Brooks Koepka secures R73 million winners cheque with LIV Jeddah title win
Brooks Koepka sank a birdie putt on the third hole of a playoff to defeat Peter Uihlein and win the LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah on Sunday in Saudi Arabia.
Hideki Matsuyama snubs LIV golf, commits to PGA Tour
Several top stars including two-time major winner Dustin Johnson and British Open champion Cameron Smith have defected from the US PGA Tour to Saudi-backed LIV Golf, which offers huge prize purses.
Phil Mickelson says world golf rankings not credible unless LIV events count
The OWGR has not announced whether points will now be awarded to LIV events, starting with this week's tournament in Bangkok.
No LIV players but rebel circuit set to dominate Presidents Cup
This week at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit will be in the middle of the action, as the feud between it and the PGA Tour continues to escalate, impacting both teams.
Cameron Smith outshoots Dustin Johnson to seize LIV Golf Chicago lead
Reigning British Open champion Cam Smith of Australia closed with back-to-back birdies to grab a three-stroke lead after Saturday's second round of the LIV Golf Chicago Invitational.
WATCH: Dustin Johnson eagles first playoff hole to win LIV Golf Boston
Dustin Johnson emerged triumphant from a three-way playoff that also featured Chile's Joaquin Niemann and India's Anirban Lahiri, both making their debuts in the controversial Saudi-backed series.
Talor Gooch leads at LIV Golf Boston
American Talor Gooch, who had top-10 finishes in the first three events of the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, had six birdies and a bogey in his five-under par 65.