PGA Tour Not Allowing Players To Compete In New Saudi-Backed Tour

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10 Jun 2022 0 shares 1 views

PGA Tour Not Allowing Players To Compete In New Saudi-Backed Tour

PGA Tour Not Allowing Players To Compete In New Saudi-Backed Tour

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Published 10 Jun 2022

Watch VideoAs the first ever Liv Golf Invitational tees off London, the PGA Tour has announced it's suspending 17 players who have decided to participate in the Saudi-backed tournament this weekend.

In a memo to PGA Tour members Thursday, commissioner Jay Monahan announced that these players, including big names like Phil...

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