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LIV Golf: How to watch on TV, schedule details and the players involved
LIV Golf: How to watch on TV, schedule details and the players involved

Charl Schwartzel took home a staggering £3.2million for winning the opening event of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series at the Centurion Club in Hemel Hempstead last month, as the rebel circuit now heads to the US for three stops.

Australian golf
Australian golf 'strongly' supports PGA, European tours

Australian golf Thursday reaffirmed its "full support" of the US PGA Tour and European Tour in a rebuke to the Saudi-backed LIV series headed by Greg Norman, calling their relationship "stronger than ever".

PGA Tour
PGA Tour's CJ Cup moves to a Golfweek's Best course in South Carolina

Congaree, which previously hosted a PGA Tour event in 2021, ranks No. 22 on Golfweek's Best Modern Courses list.

Sergio Garcia explains why he sees the LIV Golf format as
Sergio Garcia explains why he sees the LIV Golf format as 'the future of golf'

"It brings something different to the game that we haven't had for forever," explained Garcia.

Watch:
Watch: 'Playing Smarter Golf' showcases technology that can improve your golf game

In "Playing Smarter Golf," Golfweek's senior writer David Dusek caddies for our Averee Dovsek.

Sept. 11 families plan protest as LIV tees off in Oregon
Sept. 11 families plan protest as LIV tees off in Oregon

Brett Eagleson was 15 years old when he lost his father in the collapse of the World Trade Center. "We want the golfers to know who they're getting in bed with, who they're doing business with," Eagleson said. Eagleson, now 36, is among those criticizing the LIV tournament and it's connection to a regime that has flouted human rights.

Jordan Spieth, Bryson DeChambeau, Zach Johnson all made a name for themselves at John Deere Classic. How one tournament director wooed top young talent to America
Jordan Spieth, Bryson DeChambeau, Zach Johnson all made a name for themselves at John Deere Classic. How one tournament director wooed top young talent to America's Heartland

"You try to do your homework and identify guys in this case that were going to be successful as athletes."

LIV Golf bingo: Trend of talking points continue to pop from players during press conferences
LIV Golf bingo: Trend of talking points continue to pop from players during press conferences

From "grow the game" to "golf is a force for good," these answers keep popping up.

Garcia, Westwood insist LIV Golf move shouldn
Garcia, Westwood insist LIV Golf move shouldn't cost Ryder Cup spots

European Ryder Cup stars Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer insisted Wednesday they saw no reason why their jump to LIV Golf should rule them out of the trans-Atlantic match play showdown.

What is LIV Golf? What you need to know about the upstart series that
What is LIV Golf? What you need to know about the upstart series that's changing professional golf

Everything you need to know as the upstart series prepares for its second event.

Caddie Austin Kaiser explains how a new putting routine paid off for Xander Schauffele
Caddie Austin Kaiser explains how a new putting routine paid off for Xander Schauffele

Xander Schauffele's short game was on fire at the Travelers but it was his improved putting that really turned heads.

2022 John Deere Classic Thursday tee times, TV and streaming info
2022 John Deere Classic Thursday tee times, TV and streaming info

Everything you need to know for the first round at the JDC.

Joshua
Joshua 'hungry' to regain world title against Usyk

Anthony Joshua insists he is "hungry" to regain the world heavyweight title as the dethroned champion sets his sights on knocking out Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch in Saudi Arabia.

LIV Golf Invitational Series: How to watch the first U.S.-based event in Oregon
LIV Golf Invitational Series: How to watch the first U.S.-based event in Oregon

The second tournament in the LIV Golf Invitational Series is taking place outside of Portland and locals arent happy about it. Heres info on the event's format, streaming info and participants.

John Deere Classic DFS picks and strategy
John Deere Classic DFS picks and strategy

Find out why Bryce Danielson believes Patrick Rodgers will help you wind up on top in this week's John Deere Classic contests.

Disney World renovates its Magnolia Course, adding new holes and resurfacing every green
Disney World renovates its Magnolia Course, adding new holes and resurfacing every green

Extensive changes will be made to four holes and all 18 greens will be resurfaced.

9-3-1: Notre Dame product goes on crazy stretch at Pinehurst
9-3-1: Notre Dame product goes on crazy stretch at Pinehurst

Andrew O'Leary went 9-3-1 during a 2-under 68 Tuesday at the North and South Amateur at Pinehurst No. 4.

PGA Tour
PGA Tour's CJ Cup moving to Congaree in October

The PGA Tour announced Wednesday that the CJ Cup will be played this October at Congaree Golf Club in Ridgeland, South Carolina.

DeChambeau: Saudi LIV Golf critics should
DeChambeau: Saudi LIV Golf critics should 'move on' from 'bad'

Bryson DeChambeau says he understands criticism of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series over human rights issues, but said Tuesday people need to "move on" from past "bad" Saudi actions.

So far, LIV golfers have been good at creating a buzz, collecting massive checks - and dodging hard questions
So far, LIV golfers have been good at creating a buzz, collecting massive checks - and dodging hard questions

Pat Perez, 46, said he's "been on the road longer than Matt Wolff has been alive ... I'm tired of being on the road."

Controversy continues to follow LIV Golf and its players ahead of tournament near Portland
Controversy continues to follow LIV Golf and its players ahead of tournament near Portland

Ahead of the first LIV Golf tournament in the U.S., the Saudi-backed venture and its players certainly know how to make headlines - and controversy.

PGA increases winnings to compete with LIV series
PGA increases winnings to compete with LIV series

The battle between the PGA tour and the Saudi-backed LIV series heated up after the PGA announced a major partnership with Europe's DP World Tour. The PGA tour upped its winnings and made changes to the tour's schedule.

5 things we learned from the Jay Monahan-Keith Pelley press conference about the PGA Tour-DP World Tour
5 things we learned from the Jay Monahan-Keith Pelley press conference about the PGA Tour-DP World Tour 'joint venture'

The PGA Tour needed to keep an ally in the DP World Tour and prevent LIV Golf from sinking its tentacles in.

Bryson DeChambeau wants to move on from LIV Golf drama after his
Bryson DeChambeau wants to move on from LIV Golf drama after his 'personal business decision' to join Saudi Arabia-backed series

"I have personally made that in my own - as my own decision, and I won't say any more on that. There's no need."

Matthew Wolff on his new LIV financial freedom:
Matthew Wolff on his new LIV financial freedom: 'It's about how you treat people, how you respect people.'

"We're golfers, we're providing entertainment globally and will continue to do so," DeChambeau said.

PGA Tour and DP World Tour strengthen ties with multi-million pound partnership
PGA Tour and DP World Tour strengthen ties with multi-million pound partnership

The PGA Tour has pledged a £125million cash injection to the DP World Tour in a bid to ward off the threat from the rebel Saudi circuit.

Bryson DeChambeau on Saudis and LIV Golf:
Bryson DeChambeau on Saudis and LIV Golf: 'People will see the good they're doing'

Bryson DeChambeau, Matt Wolff and Abe Ancer were among the newest members of LIV Golf to face questions about the controversial Saudi connection.

Korn Ferry Tour announces changes, record 30 PGA Tour cards available
Korn Ferry Tour announces changes, record 30 PGA Tour cards available

Beginning next year, 30 PGA Tour cards will be awarded to the top players on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List at season's end.

US Ryder Cup captain Johnson says PGA is path to his team
US Ryder Cup captain Johnson says PGA is path to his team

US 2023 Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson gave the most definite sign yet that his squad will not include players from the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series on Tuesday.

See how a North Carolina school for
See how a North Carolina school for 'at-risk' students is using golf to teach patience, perseverance and discipline

"I thought it was a terrible sport because of how boring it was on TV. Now, I think it's fun. It's relaxing to me, therapeutic."

Tommy Fury denied entry to USA by Homeland Security
Tommy Fury denied entry to USA by Homeland Security

British boxer Tommy Fury has been denied entry into the United States before a press conference to preview his forthcoming fight against Jake Paul.

PGA Tour ramps up
PGA Tour ramps up 'joint venture' with DP World Tour, adds bigger purses, Tour cards

The top 10 finishers in the Race to Dubai will earn PGA Tour cards.

PGA Tour strengthens DP World Tour alliance with direct Tour pathway, higher purses across pond
PGA Tour strengthens DP World Tour alliance with direct Tour pathway, higher purses across pond

With LIV Golf continuing to poach players, the PGA Tour announced Tuesday that it was strengthening its strategic alliance with the DP World Tour.

Column: Blunt talk means saying LIV Golf is all about money
Column: Blunt talk means saying LIV Golf is all about money

Brooks Koepka likes to boast about his honesty. Koepka once accused Patrick Reed of cheating by "building sand castles" in a waste area in the Bahamas. "I'm always going to speak my mind and tell you what I think, and I think everybody in this room knows that," he said at a PGA Championship preview day in 2020.

2022 John Deere Classic odds, field notes, best bets and picks
2022 John Deere Classic odds, field notes, best bets and picks

In a star-less field, who can take advantage of the opportunity?

Husband of USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland is working with LIV Golf venture
Husband of USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland is working with LIV Golf venture

The new tour has also brought in broadcasters Arlo White and Golf Channel reporter Jerry Foltz, LIV Golf announced earlier this month.

Cuban boxing star Andy Cruz caught trying to escape island nation
Cuban boxing star Andy Cruz caught trying to escape island nation

Olympic and triple world boxing champion Andy Cruz was caught trying to escape Cuba, the island nation's boxing federation said on Tuesday, accusing the the fighter of "serious indiscipline".

Top 3 reasons why the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Classic is the perfect summer event for golf fans
Top 3 reasons why the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Classic is the perfect summer event for golf fans

The PGA Tour event within the Detroit city limits is a must-attend tournament for golfs fans in 2022.

Sergio Garcia made a meaningless announcement about his meaningless LIV Golf team
Sergio Garcia made a meaningless announcement about his meaningless LIV Golf team

Tough day for (checks notes)... Fireballs fans?

Three more golfers join LIV Golf Series for event in Oregon
Three more golfers join LIV Golf Series for event in Oregon

Matthew Wolff will be joined by former PGA Tour winner Carlos Ortiz in this week's LIV event outside of Portland, Oregon, its first tourney in U.S.

John Deere Classic betting odds: Webb Simpson listed as favorite
John Deere Classic betting odds: Webb Simpson listed as favorite

Webb Simpson, the highest-ranked player in the field, is the pre-tournament betting favorite to win the John Deere Classic.

LPGA legends Annika Sorenstam, Karrie Webb set to compete in back-to-back weeks in July, including a senior major
LPGA legends Annika Sorenstam, Karrie Webb set to compete in back-to-back weeks in July, including a senior major

LPGA fans will get a rare treat this July when Annika Sorenstam and Karrie Webb tee it up in the same tournaments.

LIV Golf: How to watch on TV, schedule details and the players involved
LIV Golf: How to watch on TV, schedule details and the players involved

Charl Schwartzel took home a staggering £3.2million for winning the opening event of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series at the Centurion Club in Hemel Hempstead last month, as the rebel circuit now heads to the US for three stops.

Husband of USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland is working with controversial LIV Golf venture

Keith Hirshland, husband of USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland, is a contractor for LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed tour that's been criticized for 'sportswashing.'

Mexico
Mexico's Ortiz among latest trio to join LIV Golf

Mexico's Carlos Ortiz joined American Matthew Wolff and Spanish amateur Eugenio Chacarra as the latest players to sign with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, the competition announced on Monday.

Long overdue: Lexi Thompson headlines list of notable LPGA major championship droughts
Long overdue: Lexi Thompson headlines list of notable LPGA major championship droughts

Thompson is hardly alone among big names on the LPGA who haven't won a major in quite some time.

Borrowed clubs and a Coors Light polo: Inside the missing-clubs mess on PGA Tour Canada
Borrowed clubs and a Coors Light polo: Inside the missing-clubs mess on PGA Tour Canada

About 50 players so far have reported their golf clubs missing by their airline after arriving for this week's PGA Tour Canada event.

John Deere Classic Preview
John Deere Classic Preview

TPC Deere Run plays host to this week's John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois. (Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports)

Sandy Lyle facing
Sandy Lyle facing 'last shot' at The Open with Gary Player record in sights

Sandy Lyle will attempt to make history by becoming one of 16 golfers to earn Open Championship berths out of the 278 playing teeing it up in Tuesday's final qualifying at four different venues.

Reynolds Lake Oconee offers golf for days with five highly ranked public courses in Georgia, but which is best?
Reynolds Lake Oconee offers golf for days with five highly ranked public courses in Georgia, but which is best?

The golf stretches for days, but which course tops at the Georgia resort tops the Golfweek's Best rankings?

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