LIV Golf

Fred Couples is the latest golfer to take aim at Cameron Smith, the reigning British Open champion, who left the PGA Tour for LIV Golf.

And by weekends i mean 72 holes. "so sorry, I was busy earning a living on the @pgatour and in my line of work the goal is to EARN your way to work weekends. Fred Couples continues his loyalty to the PGA Tour and those golfers who dislike or have spurned the Saudi-backed LIV Golf continues to dump gas on the continuing fire brewing between the two entities.

The Sporting News is providing live updates from the LIV Golf Boston event, which features several high-profile debuts.

LIV Golf Bedminster winner Henrik Stenson will be out due to medical reasons. -- Cameron Smith looks like he's off to a solid start, as he sticks his third shot on a Par 4 close to the hole. -- Smith sets himself for a shot at at birdie on the Par 3 second hole with a nice approach, but it's by no means a gimme. -- 4 Aces, as usual, is off on the right foot as Talor Gooch gets started at 2 under and Johnson is at 1 under. -- Tons of players already under par here, as some players look to break the seal. -- A lot of shuffling and reshuffling at the top of the leaderboard here in the first nine, but no one seems to be able to catch up to Gooch up top. -- Smith sinks the putt to tie Gooch atop the leaderboard at 5 under, as he continues his impressive debut. -- Johnson also capitalizes on the hole to hit a birdie and move up to 4 under, tied for second. Phil Mickelson is toward the bottom of the field, tied at 44 at 3 under. -- Niemann stays one off the lead after pushing a putt right of the cup. As he lines up for birdie he keeps glancing in the direction of the music. -- With the front nine wrapped, Talor Gooch sits atop the leaderboard at 6 under with newcomer Cameron Smith in the mix tied for second.

The PGA Tour players who were suspended indefinitely by the U.S.-based circuit for joining LIV Golf were informed this week that they are ineligible to ...

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Six-time major winner Phil Mickelson has shot only one round in the 60s since he joined LIV Golf in June.

“[But] I can contribute tomorrow and I'm going to see if I can turn it around and do that.” If there’s any consolation, Mickelson’s LIV team, Hy Flyers GC, is leading the LIV Boston event at 11 under, courtesy of teammates Wolff (63) and Bernd Wiesberger (66). BOLTON, Mass — Phil Mickelson did not mince his words Friday at the LIV Golf Invitational Boston. But translating that to tournament rounds is the issue. The score put Mickelson fourth from last in the 48-man field and 11 shots behind leaders Matthew Wolff and Talor Gooch. But Mickelson has not broken 70 in 13 rounds since then, which includes missed cuts at the U.S.

Matthew Wolff became a footnote in LIV Golf history with the first hole-in-one, an ace that carried him to a 7-under 63 and a one-shot lead over a pair of ...

The LIV Golf Invitational Series heads to Massachusetts with their third United States-based event.

The 52-year-old Mickelson has taken a lot of criticism for his move to the Saudi-backed golf series but believes players on both sides are benefitting from ...

Phil Mickelson talked about the Masters, changes to the PGA Tour, and his own legacy in an interview ahead of LIV Golf Boston.

Matthew Wolff and Talor Gooch look to fend off a strong cast of pursuers over the next 36 holes.

The two biggest signings in the latest wave of LIV Golf acquisitions impressed in their debuts. He is one of two players to capture top-10 finishes in each of the first three LIV Golf events and one of the best in the world from tee to green. The former Oklahoma State standout carried the momentum from his final round of 7 under at LIV Golf Bedminster into the same score in his opener in Boston. Finally returning to full health, Casey's ball-striking may allow him to compete with some of the younger players on the LIV Golf circuit. With three more birdies and an eagle on the par-5 12th, the 23-year-old came home in 3 under to sign for a first round 7-under 63. 2 Cameron Smith, 23-year-old Joaquin Niemann and a number of other names, the LIV Golf event in Boston got off to an exhilarating start.

Matthew Wolff became a footnote in LIV Golf history with the first hole-in-one. He's tied for the lead at the LIV Golf Invitational-Boston.

Along with four double bogeys, Kim took a 10 on the 16th hole and shot 87. Johnson has finished in the top 10 in the previous LIV events, though he has yet to win. [Cameron Smith](http://www.espn.com/golf/player/_/id/9131/cameron-smith), among six players who recently joined the Saudi-funded league, broke a wedge with a shot from behind a tree that allowed him to save par, and he finished with a 45-foot eagle putt for a 64. The ball took one-hop and disappeared into the cup for the first ace in the fourth LIV Golf Invitational series. The ball rolled just through the green and he saved par. [James Piot](http://www.espn.com/golf/player/_/id/495040/james-piot) had a 77, but the rough day belonged to [Sihwan Kim](http://www.espn.com/golf/player/_/id/3861/sihwan-kim). One was on the 16th hole when he pulled his driver into the trees. Smith was solid at the start and finish with a few errant drives in the middle. 2 in the world. "I love how it is out here. I love that stuff." [Anirban Lahiri](http://www.espn.com/golf/player/_/id/4989/anirban-lahiri) (66), [Harold Varner III](http://www.espn.com/golf/player/_/id/6991/harold-varner-iii) (67), [Marc Leishman](http://www.espn.com/golf/player/_/id/3351/marc-leishman) (70) and [Cameron Tringale](http://www.espn.com/golf/player/_/id/4645/cameron-tringale) (71).

"My commitment now is with LIV," Mickelson told Sports Illustrated. "We've made some major disruption to the sport of golf, and have created some really unique ...

BOLTON, Mass—The question was whether Cameron Smith would add legitimacy to LIV Golf after leaving the PGA Tour and signing on as the World No.

I think players on both sides of LIV and the PGA Tour are appreciative of what is happening.”

LIV Golf has received widespread criticism for its backing from Saudi Arabia, and its stop at The International in Bolton, Massachusetts, drew supporters as ...

Some said it's hypocritical to single out LIV Golf tournament when other sports leagues get money from countries with reported human-rights abuses.

“I’m here to educate people and let them know where the money is coming from,” said Moulton, who added that the U.S. “It’s one of the most repressive governments on earth.” Senate team of Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, plus U.S. Jim McGovern of Worcester, should have joined the protesters. Saudi Arabia has been accused of wide-ranging human rights abuses, including politically motivated killings, torture, forced disappearances and inhumane treatment of prisoners. The group numbered fewer than a dozen, holding signs and banners that said, “Saudi Money is Blood Money” and “Saudi Arabia kills journalists and kids in Yemen.”

Cameron Smith made his LIV Golf debut in Boston Friday as fans enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere of the event at The International.

Most people say curiosity brought them to the course, just to see how a LIV tournament stacks up against the PGA. "I haven't seen one of these yet, a shot gun ...

The move is a first for golf, as the PGA and DP World Tour's current policy means players must wear trousers in competitive rounds. The policy was altered in ...

Prior to Saturday's round of golf in Boston, LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman announced that players can start wearing shorts for their events.

The Sporting News provided live updates from the LIV Golf Boston event, which featured several high-profile debuts.

LIV Golf Bedminster winner Henrik Stenson will be out due to medical reasons. -- Smith sets himself for a shot at at birdie on the Par 3 second hole with a nice approach, but it's by no means a gimme. -- 4 Aces, as usual, is off on the right foot as Talor Gooch gets started at 2 under and Johnson is at 1 under. -- A lot of shuffling and reshuffling at the top of the leaderboard here in the first nine, but no one seems to be able to catch up to Gooch up top. -- Smith sinks the putt to tie Gooch atop the leaderboard at 5 under, as he continues his impressive debut. Phil Mickelson is toward the bottom of the field, tied at 44 at 3 under. -- With the front nine wrapped, Talor Gooch sits atop the leaderboard at 6 under with newcomer Cameron Smith in the mix tied for second. -- DeChambeau is quietly moving up the leaderboard, as he sinks a putt for birdie to get to 4 under and move into a tie for third. Gooch, meanwhile, is still at his two-stroke lead after missing a putt for birdie. 2 and Niemann at No. -- Wolff manages to save par to finish at 63 for his round, 7 under. -- Another nice shot from Johnson from the short grass ends his day at 67, 3 under par.

For LIV Golf players, payday is once a month, but it's well worth the wait. With big-money purses going out to the field of 48 — and the 12 teams of four — LIV ...

The winning team gets a $3 million check split amongst its players. For LIV Golf players, payday is once a month, but it's well worth the wait. The winner of this weekend's event in Bolton, Mass.

Phil Mickelson, who has been suspended from the PGA Tour after jumping to LIV Golf, said in an interview with Sports Illustrated that golfers on both tours ...

And how that would hurt the game of golf." "I have the utmost respect for [Masters chairman Fred Ridley] and the leaders of the majors. Mickelson also said that he doesn't think that the major championships will ban those who have made the move to LIV Golf from competing. I think that in the end, everything is going to work out the way it should. Mickelson said he doesn't feel "vindication" by the new direction that the PGA Tour has taken. And what they are doing for the Tour is being valued now.

After the first round of LIV Golf Boston, CEO Greg Norman announced players will be allowed to wear shorts during competition.

Saudi Arabia has been accused of wide-ranging human rights abuses, including politically motivated killings, torture, forced disappearances and inhumane treatment of prisoners. For the last few years, shorts during competition has been a heavily debated topic on the PGA Tour. With high temperatures during summer events, especially during the Florida swing, media and fans alike have wondered whether it’s time to allow shorts on Tour during competition — shorts have been allowed during practice rounds since February 2019.

Matthew Wolff and Talor Gooch are joint overnight leaders at the fourth LIV Golf event in Boston. Both Americans are hotly pursued by Cameron Smith and ...

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The Sporting News is tracking live updates, results and highlights from LIV Boston. Follow along to see all the action as it unfolds during Round 2 at The ...

1:34 p.m.: Kevin Na starts the day with a bang, sinking a birdie on Hole 2. The American golfer with the second best head of hair on LIV (behind Cameron Smith, of course) just carded a birdie on Hole 4. He's up to 6 under on the day. Seems he's really putting a shift in for Hy Flyers GC. But save for a double bogey on Hole 6, Smith has been fairly consistent. He pulls back into the lead alongside Niemann. However, with the field so tightly-packed, the pressure will be on for each of the top-four. 3:29 p.m.: With cheers of "mashed potatoes" ringing around in the distance, D.J. After all, the money on the line is immense. The Sporting News is tracking live updates, results and highlights from LIV Boston. 3:26 p.m.: That's another birdie for Cameron Smith. Wolff is in pole position after Round 1, posting a 7 under through the first 18 holes.

For the last few years, shorts during competition has been a heavily debated topic on the PGA Tour. With high temperatures during summer events, ...

Saudi Arabia has been accused of wide-ranging human rights abuses, including politically motivated killings, torture, forced disappearances and inhumane treatment of prisoners. For the last few years, shorts during competition has been a heavily debated topic on the PGA Tour. LIV players had previously been allowed shorts during practice rounds and pro-ams.

The rookie three-putted the 72nd hole at the Wyndham Championship to fall outside the top 125 in the FedEx Cup standings and lose his PGA Tour card for the 2022 ...

Players suspended by the Tour who are no longer on the Eligibility List will receive bonuses based on the Official FedEx Cup Standings. [The PGA Tour updated the FedExCup Playoffs and Eligibility Points List](https://www.pgatour.com/news/2022/07/26/updated-fedexcup-standings-reflect-playoffs-eligibility.html) to remove six players: Cameron Smith, Joaquin Niemann, Marc Leishman, Anirban Lahiri, Harold Varner III and Cameron Tringale, [who were suspended Friday after teeing it up in LIV Golf’s Boston Invitational](https://golf.com/news/cam-smith-joaquin-niemann-joining-liv-gol/). [Korn Ferry Tour Finals](https://golf.com/news/pro-needed-eagle-final-hole-attempted-unthinkable/), Lower has his card for next season secured — and he has LIV Golf to thank for it.

BOLTON, Mass. (AP) — Talor Gooch had a 5-under 65 on a day of low scoring and most players wearing shorts, building a one-shot lead Saturday over newcomer ...

He shot a 68 on Saturday and was tied for 39th in the 48-man field. Niemann, the 23-year-old from Chile, signed with LIV Golf this week after completing the Tour Championship in Atlanta. Johnson rarely wore shorts on the PGA Tour when they were allowed in pro-am. That eagle allowed him to break par at 69 and left him five shots behind. You know you can go get some more juice out of the squeeze, so hopefully we can do that tomorrow.” Even with such low scoring at The International, most of the contenders felt as though they could have gone lower.

Gooch remains atop the leaderboard and looks to become the first American to win a LIV Golf event.

Gooch has been one of the most consistent players since the onset of the LIV Golf circuit, finishing ninth in London, seventh in Portland and T6 in Bedminster. With tree-lined fairways at The International, we should know early in his final round if there are any nerves in his system, as he has a tendency to hit a quick hook when in contention. With Gooch and Johnson leading the way, Phil Mickelson's Hy Flyers and Kevin Na's Iron Heads will hope to provide drama in the team portion of the event. The cream has risen to the top of the leaderboard at the 2022 LIV Golf event in Boston. Just as they have done in the past two LIV Golf events, the 4 Aces are well-positioned to claim the team title. Looking to become the first American to win in the LIV Golf Invitational Series, Gooch stands at 12 under with just 18 holes to go.

Greg Norman announces that LIV golfers can wear shorts in competition, and it figures that could put the pressure on the PGA Tour to do the same.

... I have a lot of friends on tour and I hope for their sake the tour follows. It sounds simple, but try to think of another sport that requires its participants to wear pants. "I think this is a long time coming in the game of golf," Mickelson said after his round of two-under 68—only his second effort in the 60s since joining LIV. Mickelson was asked if he had influence on the decision. Women have sported shorts in tournaments for decades, but they’ve been banned on the men’s side since, well, the days of Old Tom Morris. PGA Tour players often wear shorts in practice rounds, but not in pro-ams or on tournament days.

The LIV Golf Series continues to shake up the sport.

Pros who have moved to the controversial Saudi-backed LIV series are playing this week in the LIV Golf Boston tournament at The International in Bolton, Mass. LIV players previously had the OK to wear shorts during practice rounds and pro-am competitions. Article content

BOLTON, Mass. (AP) — Talor Gooch had a 5-under 65 on a day of low scoring and most players wearing shorts, building a one-shot lead Saturday over newc...

He shot a 68 on Saturday and was tied for 39th in the 48-man field. Johnson rarely wore shorts on the PGA Tour when they were allowed in pro-am. Niemann, the 23-year-old from Chile, signed with LIV Golf this week after completing the Tour Championship in Atlanta. That eagle allowed him to break par at 69 and left him five shots behind. You know you can go get some more juice out of the squeeze, so hopefully we can do that tomorrow.” Even with such low scoring at The International, most of the contenders felt as though they could have gone lower.

Dustin Johnson's red-hot putter and Cameron Smith's tough Saturday are among takeaways from the second round of LIV Golf Boston.

7 under However, Saturday was a different story. However, the 29-year-old stumbled Saturday to a 1-under 69 and is now five back of the lead. Johnson must have a special place in his heart for this part of the country. 8 under Thirty-six holes down, 18 to go in Bolton, Massachusetts, for LIV Golf Boston at The International.