PGA Tour

2022 - 6 - 9

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The Saudi-backed LIV Golf tees off, and the PGA Tour quickly ... (NPR)

As a splashy new series begins, the PGA Tour says 17 golfers playing in it "are suspended or otherwise no longer eligible to participate in PGA TOUR ...

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PGA Tour suspends LIV Golf Series participants as Saudi-backed ... (USA TODAY)

Seventeen golfers who are currently playing in the LIV Golf Series have been suspended for an unspecified period, the PGA Tour announced Thursday.

He reportedly received $125 million to join the tour. “Simultaneous to you receiving this memo, the players are being notified that they are suspended or otherwise no longer eligible to participate in PGA Tour tournament play, including the Presidents Cup." The era of free agency is beginning as we are proud to have a full field of players joining us in London and beyond," LIV Golf said. LIV Golf will dole out a combined $250 million in prize money across events, individual winners, and winning teams. Those who choose to participate in the future will also be suspended, the Tour announced. The tour has already landed a number of big names.

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PGA Tour suspends 17 players for participating in Saudi-backed LIV ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson and other PGA Tour members who teed off in the Saudi-funded golf league Thursday are no longer eligible for PGA Tour events ...

Each tournament offers $25 million in prize money, with $4 million for the individual winner. The era of free agency is beginning as we are proud to have a full field of players joining us in London, and beyond." This one did, with the backing of riches the likes of which golf has never seen. He said the tour will make sure those who haven't resigned will not affect rankings on various lists of tour players. "But they can't demand the same PGA Tour membership benefits, considerations, opportunities and platform as you. The USGA already has said eligible players can still compete in the U.S. Open next week.

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PGA Tour suspends Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia ... (GolfDigest.com)

The PGA Tour announced Thursday that it is suspending any current and future players defect to LIV Golf.

The Tour is the Players Tour not your administration’s Tour. Why do you call the crown jewel in all tournaments outside the Majors “The Players Championship” and not “The Administration’s Championship? The handbook also provides that a player ceases to be a member of the PGA Tour if, in the judgment of the policy board, the member commits a serious breach of the Tournament Regulations, the PGA Tour’s Code of Ethics, or otherwise conducts himself in a manner unbecoming of a professional golfer. Coincidentally, this clashed with Norman’s first try to challenge the PGA Tour through his attempt to launch the World Tour. Per the handbook, players who reach the 15-event minimum (which a member must meet as a condition of their membership voting rights) are eligible for three conflicting-event releases per season, which is why so many tour players were allowed to play in the Saudi Invitational earlier this year. In response to Monahan's memo, LIV Golf released the following statement: "Today’s announcement by the PGA Tour is vindictive and it deepens the divide between the tour and its members. One of the provisions in the PGA Tour Player Handbook and Tournament Regulations is that each PGA Tour member acknowledges the commissioner, the tour’s policy board and the appeals committee have the authority to permanently ban a member from playing in a tour co-sponsored, approved or coordinated tournaments if the member violates its regulations.

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PGA Tour officially suspends golfers participating in inaugural LIV ... (CNN)

Following the start of the inaugural LIV Golf event near London on Thursday, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan announced that all golfers playing in the ...

The era of free agency is beginning as we are proud to have a full field of players joining us in London, and beyond." You have made a different choice, which is to abide by the Tournament Regulations you agreed to when you accomplished the dream of earning a PGA TOUR card and -- more importantly -- to compete as part of the preeminent organization in the world of professional golf." On Tuesday, captains selected the rest of their teams in a draft format akin to the NFL and NBA drafts. It's troubling that the Tour, an organization dedicated to creating opportunities for golfers to play the game, is the entity blocking golfers from playing. Can they eventually play PGA TOUR Champions? Trust that we're prepared to deal with those questions, and we'll approach them in the same way we have this entire process: by being transparent and respecting the PGA TOUR regulations that you helped establish. As far as what happens now for the PGA Tour, Monahan added in the statement: "You probably have more questions.

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La PGA exclut les golfeurs participant au circuit LIV (Le Journal de Montréal)

Dix-sept golfeurs participant au tournoi d'ouverture de la ligue dissidente soutenue par l'Arabie saoudite sont exclus des épreuves de la PGA.

Après Londres, cinq des sept autres tournois estampillés LIV sont prévus sur des parcours américains. Portée par l’Arabie saoudite et l’ancien champion Greg Norman, la LIV Golf, au budget hors norme, aligne des dotations inédites sur les verts. Les organisateurs de l’US Open, l’un des quatre tournois du grand chelem qui ne sont pas organisés par le PGA Tour, pas plus que la Ryder Cup, avaient indiqué mardi que tout le monde serait bienvenu du 16 au 19 juin à Brookline (Massachussets). Cette attente est un manque de respect envers vous, envers vos fans et envers nos partenaires.» «Il est troublant que le (PGA) Tour, une entité dédiée à la création de débouchés pour les golfeurs, soit aussi l’entité qui empêche les golfeurs de jouer», ajoutent-ils, promettant de ne pas en rester là. «Ce n’est certainement pas le dernier mot dans cette affaire.» Les organisateurs du circuit LIV Golf n’ont pas tardé à répondre, regrettant une décision «vindicative (qui) élargit la division entre le circuit et ses membres», dans un communiqué.

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Golf: l'US PGA Tour exclut les golfeurs participant au circuit dissident ... (FRANCE 24)

Dix-sept golfeurs participant à Londres au tournoi d'ouverture de la ligue dissidente (LIV) soutenue par l'Arabie saoudite, dont Phil Mickelson et Dustin ...

Après Londres, sept autres tournois estampillés LIV sont prévus cette année, dont cinq sur des parcours américains. Portée par l'Arabie saoudite et l'ancien champion Greg Norman, la LIV golf, au budget hors norme, aligne des dotations inédites sur les greens. Cette attente est un manque de respect envers vous, envers vos fans et envers nos partenaires."

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Golf : le PGA Tour exclut les golfeurs participant à la Super Ligue ... (Franceinfo)

La nouvelle a été annoncée alors que le premier tournoi de la Super Ligue démarre ce jeudi à Londres.

Le commissaire a prévenu que tout golfeur participant à l'avenir à un autre tournoi organisé par le LIV subirait le même sort. Cette attente est un manque de respect envers vous, envers vos fans et envers nos partenaires." La réponse était attendue, elle n'a pas tardé. Le PGA Tour, le plus grand circuit de golf masculin professionnel, a annoncé jeudi 9 juin l'exclusion des membres qui prendront part à la nouvelle Super Ligue (LIV Golf Invitational Series) organisée par un fonds public d'investissement d'Arabie saoudite, qui démarre à Londres.

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Golf : L'US PGA Tour exclut les golfeurs participant au circuit ... (Eurosport.fr)

Dix-sept golfeurs participant à Londres au tournoi d'ouverture de la ligue dissidente soutenue par l'Arabie Saoudite, dont Phil Mickelson et Dustin Johnson.

Pour le premier, qui se déroule au Centurion Club de St Albans, au nord de Londres, comme pour les autres étapes, 23 millions d'euros seront distribués, soit plus du double de chacun des quatre Majeurs. Pas une seule épreuve du circuit américain n'offre autant d'argent. D'autant que Monahan a prévenu que tout golfeur participant à l'avenir à un autre tournoi organisé par le LIV subirait le même sort. Le tournoi inaugural de St. Albans, programmé sur trois jours, est ainsi doté de 25 millions de dollars de primes.

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PGA Tour : Les participants au LIV Golf suspendus (L'Équipe.fr)

Un communiqué de Jay Monahan adressé aux joueurs ce jeudi a confirmé la suspension des joueurs du PGA Tour, impliqués dans le LIV Golf.

Dans un mémo envoyé aux membres du PGA Tour par son commissaire Jay Monahan, il est notifié ce jeudi que les 17 participants au LIV Golf, membres du circuit américain, sont suspendus. Il n'est pas précisé combien de temps ladite suspension va durer, ni si un chemin arrière sera possible pour des joueurs comme Phil Mickelson, qui ne compte pas résilier de lui-même son adhésion au PGA Tour. Réaction immédiate du LIV Golf

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PGA Tour suspends all players taking part in first LIV Golf tournament (ESPN)

The PGA Tour has suspended the 17 current and former members -- including Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and Sergio Garcia -- who are taking part in the ...

"I think it's a shame that it's going to fracture the game," McIlroy said. "We're going to end up in a worse position because these guys wanted a quick money grab to go play in an exhibition," the player said. "We believe the players are independent contractors and have a right to go play wherever they want to go play." You have made a different choice, which is to abide by the Tournament Regulations you agreed to when you accomplished the dream of earning a PGA TOUR card and -- more importantly -- to compete as part of the preeminent organization in the world of professional golf." "The [Saudis] are going to lose interest eventually. "This week, the RBC Canadian Open is a shining example of what you have created with the PGA Tour: a star-studded field, a committed sponsor, sold-out hospitality offerings, record crowds and a global broadcast distribution," Monahan wrote. The era of free agency is beginning as we are proud to have a full field of players joining us in London, and beyond." "These players have made their choice for their own financial-based reasons," PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan wrote in a memo to the tour's membership. Norman said he had players who were willing to participate in a legal battle. The winner gets $4 million, and the last-place finisher gets $120,000. "This certainly is not the last word on this topic. I know you are with us, and vice versa.

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Le PGA Tour suspend les joueurs engagés sur les LIV Golf ... (Golf Planète)

Les sanctions brandies par le circuit américain à l'encontre des joueurs ayant enfreint le règlement en se rendant au LIV Golf Invitational Series malgré le ...

Le fait que vos anciens collègues du TOUR ne puissent plus le dire est révélateur. Nos partenaires sont avec nous aussi. Vous jouez un rôle essentiel dans sa construction.

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Phil Mickelson among 17 golfers suspended by PGA Tour for ... (The Globe and Mail)

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan sent a letter to members not long after play in the lucrative breakaway series began outside London.

The era of free agency is beginning as we are proud to have a full field of players joining us in London, and beyond.” But they can’t demand the same PGA Tour membership benefits, considerations, opportunities and platform as you,” Monahan wrote. “Today’s announcement by the PGA Tour is vindictive and it deepens the divide between the Tour and its members,” LIV Golf said in a statement. “You have made a different choice, which is to abide by the Tournament Regulations you agreed to when you accomplished the dream of earning a PGA Tour card and – more importantly – to compete as part of the preeminent organization in the world of professional golf.” According to the memo, players who join the LIV series that threatens to blow apart men’s professional golf, are no longer eligible to participate in PGA Tour events, including the Presidents Cup and all other tours sanctioned by the circuit. “These players have made their choice for their own financial-based reasons.

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Golf: l'US PGA Tour hausse le ton contre les dissidents de la LIV (TV5MONDE Info)

L'organisateur "historique" des tournois professionnels de golf, le PGA Tour, est passé à l'acte contre la ligue dissidente (LIV), à l'occassion de son ...

Après Londres, cinq des sept autres tournois estampillés LIV sont prévus sur des parcours américains. Portée par l'Arabie saoudite et l'ancien champion Greg Norman, la LIV Golf, au budget hors norme, aligne des dotations inédites sur les greens. Cette attente est un manque de respect envers vous, envers vos fans et envers nos partenaires." "Nous nous honorons d'être le championnat le plus ouvert du monde et les joueurs qui ont gagné le droit d'y concourir cette année (...) auront la possibilité de le faire", avait déclaré l'USGA, estimant "injuste et inapproprié" d'écarter les joueurs dissidents. "Il est troublant que le (PGA) Tour, une entité dédiée à la création de débouchés pour les golfeurs, soit aussi l'entité qui empêche les golfeurs de jouer", ajoutent-ils, promettant de ne pas en rester là. "Ce n'est certainement pas le dernier mot dans cette affaire." Les organisateurs de l'US Open, l'un des quatre tournois du grand chelem qui ne sont pas organisés par le PGA Tour, pas plus que la Ryder Cup, avaient indiqué mardi que tout le monde serait bienvenu du 16 au 19 juin à Brookline (Massachussets).

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PGA Tour suspends all golfers competing at Saudi-backed LIV event (The Guardian)

The 17 PGA players competing in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series have been suspended by the tour.

In an immediate response, a LIV Golf statement said: “Today’s announcement by the PGA Tour is vindictive and it deepens the divide between the Tour and its members. Can they eventually play PGA Tour Champions? Trust that we’re prepared to deal with those questions, and we’ll approach them in the same way we have this entire process: by being transparent and respecting the PGA Tour regulations that you helped establish. Those who are suspended or have resigned will not be able to play on the PGA Tour – or its co-sanctioned tours – even on sponsor invites.

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PGA Tour says players teeing off in rival Saudi-funded league no ... (CBC.ca)

Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson and other PGA Tour members who teed off in the Saudi-funded golf league Thursday are no longer eligible for PGA Tour events ...

Across the course, the only branding was from LIV Golf and a sparse number of spectators in attendance. The era of free agency is beginning as we are proud to have a full field of players joining us in London, and beyond." I don't know how the teams are set up." This one did, with the backing of riches the likes of which golf has never seen. He said the tour will make sure those who haven't resigned will not affect rankings on various lists of tour players. Each tournament offers $25 million in prize money, with $4 million for the individual winner. "I've seen an awful lot of changes." That circuit never got off the ground. "But they can't demand the same PGA Tour membership benefits, considerations, opportunities and platform as you. The USGA already has said eligible players can still compete in the U.S. Open next week. The expectation disrespects you, our fans and our partners." "This certainly is not the last word on this topic.

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La PGA exclut les golfeurs participant au circuit LIV (Le Journal de Québec)

Dix-sept golfeurs participant au tournoi d'ouverture de la ligue dissidente soutenue par l'Arabie saoudite sont exclus des épreuves de la PGA.

Après Londres, cinq des sept autres tournois estampillés LIV sont prévus sur des parcours américains. Portée par l’Arabie saoudite et l’ancien champion Greg Norman, la LIV Golf, au budget hors norme, aligne des dotations inédites sur les verts. Les organisateurs de l’US Open, l’un des quatre tournois du grand chelem qui ne sont pas organisés par le PGA Tour, pas plus que la Ryder Cup, avaient indiqué mardi que tout le monde serait bienvenu du 16 au 19 juin à Brookline (Massachussets). Cette attente est un manque de respect envers vous, envers vos fans et envers nos partenaires.» «Il est troublant que le (PGA) Tour, une entité dédiée à la création de débouchés pour les golfeurs, soit aussi l’entité qui empêche les golfeurs de jouer», ajoutent-ils, promettant de ne pas en rester là. «Ce n’est certainement pas le dernier mot dans cette affaire.» Les organisateurs du circuit LIV Golf n’ont pas tardé à répondre, regrettant une décision «vindicative (qui) élargit la division entre le circuit et ses membres», dans un communiqué.

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Golf: l'US PGA Tour exclut les golfeurs participant au circuit dissident ... (TV5MONDE Info)

Dix-sept golfeurs participant à Londres au tournoi d'ouverture de la ligue dissidente (LIV) soutenue par l'Arabie saoudite, dont Phil Mickelson et Dustin ...

Après Londres, sept autres tournois estampillés LIV sont prévus cette année, dont cinq sur des parcours américains. Portée par l'Arabie saoudite et l'ancien champion Greg Norman, la LIV golf, au budget hors norme, aligne des dotations inédites sur les greens. Cette attente est un manque de respect envers vous, envers vos fans et envers nos partenaires."

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LIV Golf Players Denounce Their PGA Tour Suspensions: 'It Makes ... (Sports Illustrated)

Shortly after they teed off in the first LIV Golf event, every PGA Tour member was suspended. Graeme McDowell was dismayed. Ian Poulter vowed to appeal.

“I wanted to keep the moral high ground and kind of remain a member of the Tour because I really didn't feel like I needed to resign nor that I should have to resign. This is no different, I am committed to playing around the world like I have done for so many years so it is a shame if they view this as different. If that’s the way he wants to go, that’s the way he wants to go.’’ I love the PGA Tour. It's been great to me. “But like I say, I didn't want to resign. Excited to finally be here playing and see the reaction of the people and the players and everything. We have a compelling option which is not agreeable by the big tours in the world. Phil Mickelson, who Wednesday said as a lifetime member of the PGA Tour he should be allowed to keep that honor and play when he wants, said he would not comment on PGA Tour business. A guy like Sergio García has been doing that for the last five years of his life. It's going to allow me to see my family more, spend more time with my kids, 4 and 2, spend as much time as I can, and I make a good living doing it. “We figured at some point they might want to circle the wagons and get us all in agreement.’’ “We knew that loophole existed and certainly you can understand tournaments might want to get the best players possible.’’

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