LIV Golf Invitational Series

Rory McIlroy backs Donald Trump and Elon Musk to secure peace deal in golf’s civil war

‘He’s got Elon Musk, who I think is the smartest man in the world, beside him’ says the world No 3

Wed Nov 06 2024 - 12:39

Hatton’s victory in Dunhill Links a step in the right direction for reuniting the tours

Last week at least showed it could be in everyone’s interest to have more crossover events

Tue Oct 08 2024 - 06:00

More than just sportswashing, Saudi’s global game is central to the kingdom’s futureproofing

Golf, snooker, boxing soccer ... Saudi Arabia’s rampant colonisation of sport continues apace

Sat Sept 28 2024 - 06:00

DP World Tour: Jon Rahm eyes fourth Spanish Open win as Shane Lowry stands as sole Irish contender

Playing in Spain brings LIV Golf-based player Rahm closer to Ryder Cup eligibility for Europe’s team next year

Wed Sept 25 2024 - 20:02

Luke Donald welcomes Jon Rahm’s LIV fines appeal in bid to feature at Ryder Cup

Two-time Major winner will now play three upcoming tournaments on DP World Tour

Thu Sept 12 2024 - 16:27

Shameless Trump a dreadful embarrassment to the grand old game of golf

Donald Trump doesn’t just play golf courses; he builds them, buys them, operates them, sues over them, lies about them, bullies with them and brags about them

Sat Aug 31 2024 - 06:00

LIV defectors Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton should be cut adrift from the Ryder Cup

European golfers aligned themselves with a repulsive regime. Could you root for them?

Mon Aug 26 2024 - 06:00

Graeme McDowell suspended for violating LIV’s anti-doping policy

Irish golfer’s results, and that of his team, from LIV Golf Nashville will also be disqualified

Sun Aug 11 2024 - 18:42

Jon Rahm calls for LIV golf event to be held in Ireland

The most likely course to host a LIV event in Ireland would be Donald Trump’s Doonbeg which was designed by LIV CEO Greg Norman

Thu Jul 25 2024 - 14:23

Jon Rahm casts doubt on US Open participation due to foot infection

Former champion pulled out of final round of last weekend’s LIV event due to pain in his left foot

Tue Jun 11 2024 - 16:32

Xander Schauffele feels Jon Rahm overestimated impact his LIV move might have

US PGA champion says Tiger Woods is the only golfer that ‘really moves the needle’

Wed Jun 05 2024 - 11:55

Ryder Cup door not closed on LIV defectors Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, says European Tour chief

Guy Kinnings has taken over as chief executive of the European Tour after Keith Pelley returned to a role in his native Canada

Fri Apr 26 2024 - 15:07

Rory McIlroy dismisses report that he was on the verge of shock move to LIV Golf

Reports in the UK previously suggested that McIlroy was considering an offer from the Saudi-backed tour worth $850 million

Tue Apr 16 2024 - 18:22

LIV on the mind at Augusta as DeChambeau takes the lead

Robbie Henshaw and Leinster “obsessed” with a fifth Champions Cup; Athletics to give prize money to Olympic champions

Fri Apr 12 2024 - 10:08

The Masters: Maestros Nicklaus, Player and Watson lament fractured state of modern golf

Honorary starters at Augusta National preach togetherness amid traditional quips on age as they continue tradition of ceremonial first shots

Thu Apr 11 2024 - 18:37

‘Lots of us talk about LIV so I wanted to see it’ - Tommy Fleetwood on LIV Golf visit

English golfer triggered a social media frenzy by visiting a LIV Golf event in Las Vegas earlier this year

Thu Apr 04 2024 - 09:53

DP World Tour suspensions for Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton cast further doubt on Ryder Cup roles

Pressure is on incoming European Tour chief executive to resolve Ryder Cup issue

Mon Mar 18 2024 - 21:00

Rory McIlroy hits out at Greg Norman ahead of PGA Tour-PIF meeting

World number two says the LIV figure has done Saudi PIF a ‘disservice’

Mon Mar 18 2024 - 12:07

PGA Tour and PIF talks accelerating but issues remain, says Jay Monahan

Tour prepared to go it alone with new partners if deal cannot be done, PGA Tour commissioner says

Tue Mar 12 2024 - 19:40

Pádraig Harrington insists rivalry between PGA Tour and LIV can be healthy

Pádraig Harrington: 'I wouldn’t be averse to that being the future where there’s two [golf] tours'

Tue Mar 12 2024 - 06:00

R&A makes changes to Open exemption categories but no concession to LIV Golf

A dozen LIV golfers are presently eligible for this year’s tournament at Royal Troon

Wed Mar 06 2024 - 12:51

Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+: 10 of the best new shows to watch in March

Murder mystery, golf controversy, Taylor Swift, 18th-century outlaws and more feature in March’s highlights

Fri Mar 01 2024 - 06:00

Rory McIlroy hints there is chance he could join LIV Golf

World number two had previously said he would “rather retire” than become a LIV rebel

Thu Feb 29 2024 - 10:55

Anthony Kim’s return is LIV’s latest attempt to boost ratings

Jake Knapp’s good fortune; Shane Lowry eyes progress at PGA National; numbers game; early starters; social media; rules; and kit

Tue Feb 27 2024 - 06:00

Woods-mania dying a slow death as PGA Tour loses its lustre

LIV golf has bitten a chunk out of the PGA Tour as a spectacle or a soap opera and strong personalities now are in short supply

Mon Feb 26 2024 - 06:00

‘We’re in a great position’: Tiger Woods claims PGA Tour doesn’t need PIF cash

Woods joins Jordan Spieth in casting doubt on PIF deal, saying Strategic Sports Group has ‘great leaders’ and ‘amazing brains’

Thu Feb 15 2024 - 10:15

Jon Rahm admits winning Masters was part of the reason he joined LIV

Spanish golfer also says that the size of the monetary offer to join Saudi-backed tour were eventually too tempting

Wed Feb 07 2024 - 16:38

Top US consultancies face scrutiny over role in Saudi Arabia’s sports push

Senator Richard Blumenthal suggests McKinsey, BCG and other firms may be violating federal disclosure rules

Tue Feb 06 2024 - 11:45

Rory McIlroy clashes with Jordan Spieth on PGA Tour’s future

Niemann’s first reaction after his $4m LIV pay-day? ‘I’m not in the Majors!’

Tue Feb 06 2024 - 06:00

Rory McIlroy set for significant financial rewards as PGA Tour agree $3bn deal with US consortium

No sign of deal with PIF yet as golfers on the PGA Tour or LIV circuits remain in totally different lanes

Wed Jan 31 2024 - 19:45

Tyrrell Hatton ‘excited for next chapter’ as he joins Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf team

English golfer will make his debut in Mexico on breakaway tour this week

Tue Jan 30 2024 - 20:31

Tyrrell Hatton to join LIV and pose more questions for Europe’s Ryder Cup team

English golfer set to make his debut in season-opening event in Mexico next weekend

Mon Jan 29 2024 - 12:40

Rory McIlroy: Success in golf is your name on trophies the greats have won

World No 2 stresses necessity for global approach to elite golf after fourth victory at Dubai Desert Classic

Mon Jan 22 2024 - 12:38

Tommy Fleetwood turns down LIV offer as tour sets sights on Tyrrell Hatton

Nicolai Højgaard another to reject deal as Saudi-backed tour look for team members to join Jon Rahm

Fri Jan 19 2024 - 17:55