Norman was then asked about 81 Saudi Arabian citizens being executed in a single day in March. Norman came in for huge criticism when he said “we’ve all made mistakes” as he rebuffed intense questions over Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. Bin Salman runs his dad’s government and has been accused of ordering the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, a journalist who was critical of the Saudi government. PIF’s chair is Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the son of Saudi Arabia’s king. Why is it so controversial?īecause of the PIF’s links to the Saudi Government, LIV Golf have faced accusations of sports washing. The company’s shareholder is The Public Investment Fund (PIF), a sovereign wealth fund that owns Newcastle Football Club. The league is backed by LIV Golf Investments, whose CEO is Greg Norman. Let’s delve into the detail of the new series.
It is being fronted by Greg Norman, the two-time Open champion and former World No.1. What is the LIV Golf Series?įormerly known as the Super Golf League, the LIV Golf Invitational is a Saudi-backed venture consisting of eight invitational tournaments with no cuts, shotgun starts and a $255 million purse. More big names are rumoured to be joining in the coming weeks, with Brooks Koepka, Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele all linked – names that would send a shockwave through the golf world if they did make the move.īut what is the LIV Golf Series, why is it so controversial and what does it mean for the future of the game? Let’s find out. The ban will also apply to any players who join LIV Golf for future events.ĮXCLUSIVE: “Phil never opens his mouth without an agenda” While those players will still be eligible for the Majors, the indefinite ban means they won’t be able compete in any PGA Tour events, including the Korn Ferry and Champions Tours. They, along with all other players who sign up for LIV Golf events, have been suspended by the PGA Tour for playing in the Saudi-backed venture.įULL STORY: PGA Tour suspends all LIV Golf players
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