By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer Phil Mickelson, the driving force among PGA Tour players in the rival LIV Golf series, and three other players asked a federal judge Tuesday to remove their names from the …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The day started out with memories of 2017 at Liberty National, where the Americans dominated so thoroughly they nearly clinched the Presidents Cup on Saturday. By …
By Andrew Dampf, AP Sports Writer GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — For Rory McIlroy, it’s a flat-out “no.” U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick is open to having LIV Golf players on Europe’s team at next year’s …
By Mattias Karen, Associated Press VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — When Rory McIlroy runs into some of his former Ryder Cup teammates at Wentworth this week, don’t expect them to spend much time reminiscing about fond …
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Billy Horschel called them hypocrites. Jon Rahm accused them of displaying double standards. Golfers from the Saudi-backed breakaway series faced strong criticism Tuesday for choosing to play the BMW PGA Championship …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Rory McIlroy set the tone for a contentious week at Wentworth for the BMW PGA Championship when he contemplated 18 players from Saudi-funded LIV Golf who have …
Whatever your opinion on LIV Golf, there’s no question the new professional golf option has become a safe landing spot for players on the back side of their career. With signing bonuses, team competition and guaranteed …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer Luke Donald has been selected Ryder Cup captain for Europe, taking over for Henrik Stenson after the Swede was stripped of the job for signing on with the Saudi-funded LIV …
Following the United States onslaught at Whistling Straits last year, the European Ryder Cup team is struggling to even find a captain. With the departure of Henrik Stenson to LIV Golf, the Europeans are left with …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer The Ryder Cup captaincy of Henrik Stenson lasted all of four months. Ryder Cup Europe removed Stenson as captain for the 2023 matches — still 14 months away from being …
The first legal domino in the battle between LIV Golf and the more established Tours fell on Monday as a judge appointed by Sport Resolutions, a U.K.-based, non-profit global arbitrator, granted stays for Ian Poulter, Adrian …
The PGA Tour and the DP World Tour just shored up their once shaky strategic alliance, but there is not yet a unified front on whether LIV Golf defectors will be eligible to play in the …
Dispensing with its longstanding policy of keeping disciplinary measures in-house, the PGA Tour on Thursday announced it was suspending all current or former members who participated in the LIV Golf Series’ London launch. And the same …
Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed check many of the same boxes. Both won major championships in their 20s. Both have had their share of run-ins with rules officials. And, perhaps most notably, both players have grating …
At long last, Phil Mickelson has announced his intention to resume his storied career as a cornerstone attraction for a rival golf league. Mickelson, 51, broke his silence Monday, confirming in a lengthy statement posted to …
A change of heart from Dustin Johnson registered as the biggest surprise when the LIV Golf Series finally announced the field for its inaugural event on Tuesday evening. Though only 42 of the 48 available spots …
It hasn’t received much fanfare amid reports of Phil Mickelson’s rumored commitment to all eight events in the LIV Golf Series, but another major champion who currently rates as a top-20 player is expected to tee …
The true start of the Florida Swing didn’t start this past week at the Honda Classic; it took place on Monday down the road from PGA National at the exclusive Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach. …
In the absence of confirmed, concrete dollar figures — which are probably unknowable thanks to certain legal maneuvers — rumors are swirling about the lavish lengths to which the proprietors of a Saudi-backed Super Golf League …
Another day in Saudi Arabia meant more news conferences with top-ranked players, and on Wednesday, they did not disappoint. Between Phil Mickelson taking a flamethrower to the PGA Tour’s media rights policy and the dancing around …
