LIV Golf
LIV Golf, funded by the Public Investment Fund, a sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, was founded in 2022 as a direct competitor to golf’s main circuit.
Former PGA Tour legend Greg Norman took charge as the tour’s CEO, and multiple prominent golfers such as Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, and Brooks Koepka have joined its ranks.
The beginning of LIV Golf’s foray into the world of professional golf was filled with controversy as Norman pursued the biggest names on the PGA Tour by offering enormous contracts and purses amid criticism from standouts such as Rory McIlroy. The decision to shorten tournaments from 72 to 54 holes (which led to the name of the tour, pronounced “live” but written with Roman numerals) reportedly played a part in some players’ decisions to join the fledgling roster.
Charl Schwartzel won the inaugural June 2022 event, the LIV Golf Invitational London, by shooting a seven-under 203 at Centurion Club in Hemel Hempstead, England.
Phil Mickelson finished 15 shots back of winner Talor Gooch at the LIV Golf event at Valderrama.
Dustin Johnson hit one of the worst shots of his pro career at the LIV Golf event at Valderrama.
A new study shows Phil Mickelson receives more online abuse than any other golfer.
Dustin Johnson and Tiger Woods now share an impressive major championship record.
A look at the golfers who’ve won at least five major championships.
Outside of Tiger Woods, Hideki Matsuyama turned down the most money to leave the PGA Tour for LIV Golf.
A look at the best players of the LIV Golf era.
Phil Mickelson had a busy weekend on Twitter.
Sergio Garcia’s last-ditch effort to qualify for the 2023 U.S. Open was a success.
Bryson DeChambeau’s “fore” call couldn’t save Kenny Pigman from getting nailed by his drive.
