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LIV’s Canter wins DP World Tour event by 2
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LIV’s Canter wins DP World Tour event by 2

Matt Fitzpatrick may have captured the headlines after returning to the winner’s circle at the BMW PGA Championship and Scottie Scheffler clinched the world number one ranking with victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, but there was another significant triumph on the European Tour over the weekend.

Richard Mansell, the former Walker Cup star, secured his maiden DP World Tour title after a tense final round at the ISPS Handa Championship in Spain.

The Leigh golfer birdied the final two holes on the testing par-72 Infinitum layout in Tarragona to card a closing 69 and finish the week on 15 under par, two shots clear of his nearest challenger.

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LIV Golf League’s Exciting Team Finale Set to Thrill Dallas Area in September
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LIV Golf League’s Exciting Team Finale Set to Thrill Dallas Area in September

**LIV Golf Team Final Slated for Dallas Area in September**

The LIV Golf team final will be held in the Dallas area in September, marking a significant moment for the controversial league. The tournament will be the culmination of a new team format that has been introduced this season in an attempt to create more excitement and attract new fans.

The 12 teams, each representing a different city around the world, will compete for a $50 million prize purse. The event will be held over three days at the Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco, Texas, located just north of Dallas.

The LIV Golf League has been criticized by some for its close ties to Saudi Arabia and its potential impact on the traditional golf ecosystem. However, organizers hope that the team format and the high-stakes finale will help to legitimize the league and attract a wider audience.

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Shaking Up the Wealth Game: How Massive LIV Contracts Reshaped Forbes’ Wealthiest Athletes List
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Shaking Up the Wealth Game: How Massive LIV Contracts Reshaped Forbes’ Wealthiest Athletes List

Golf’s recent defections to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series have considerably altered Forbes magazine’s list of wealthiest athletes. Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy received multi-year contracts from TGL, a tech-infused golf league, amounting to $100 million and $50 million, respectively. These contracts exemplify the substantial financial incentives LIV Golf is utilizing to sign top players, a trend that has shaken up the traditional golf landscape and caused Forbes to re-rank the world’s wealthiest athletes.

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Unleashing Patrick Reed: A Case for Major Invites in Golf Tournaments
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Unleashing Patrick Reed: A Case for Major Invites in Golf Tournaments

**Lakers’ Reaves Fails to Qualify for Golf Event**

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves fell short of qualifying for the American Century Championship golf tournament despite an impressive effort on Tuesday. Reaves carded a 75 in the qualifier at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, missing the cut by three strokes.

The event, which features a field of celebrities and professional golfers, required a score of 72 or better to advance. Reaves, who is an avid golfer, played alongside Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and former NBA All-Star Baron Davis.

Despite the setback, Reaves expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and said he would continue to work on his golf game. “I enjoyed the experience and learned a lot,” Reaves said. “I’ll keep practicing and hopefully have a better chance to qualify next year.”

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With LIV talks slowing, PGA Tour’s Dunne resigns
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With LIV talks slowing, PGA Tour’s Dunne resigns

The PGA Tour’s executive vice president and chief of operations Andy Pazder has announced that Chief Tour Operations Officer Tyler Dunne will resign from his position on 30th June. Dunne’s departure comes amidst stalled talks between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed golf series that has lured several high-profile players away from the PGA Tour.

Dunne had been with the PGA Tour for 12 years, overseeing tournament operations, player services, and international development. His resignation has fueled speculation that the PGA Tour may be preparing for a more aggressive strategy in countering LIV Golf. Pazder stated that the search for Dunne’s replacement would begin immediately.

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McIlroy, on new committee, to be in Saudi talks
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McIlroy, on new committee, to be in Saudi talks

Rory McIlroy is joining a newly formed PGA Tour player advisory council that will discuss matters including potential Saudi-backed golf events.

McIlroy had been outspoken in his stance against the rival series operated by Greg Norman, but it appears his stance may have softened with the emergence of this committee to facilitate discussions and protect the PGA Tour. It will comprise 16 members, half of whom are not currently player directors on the tour’s policy board.

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What’s going on with Rory McIlroy, Jay Monahan, Tiger Woods and the PGA Tour board?
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What’s going on with Rory McIlroy, Jay Monahan, Tiger Woods and the PGA Tour board?

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, along with the PGA Tour board, have reportedly been involved in secret meetings about a potential rival golf league. Jay Monahan, PGA Tour Commissioner, has been vocal about his opposition to the league, but McIlroy and Woods believe it could benefit the sport. The league, reportedly funded by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, has divided opinion within the golf community, with some players expressing concerns about its impact on the PGA Tour and its alignment with Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.

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Report: Major-winning LIV pro declined invite to 2024 PGA Championship
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Report: Major-winning LIV pro declined invite to 2024 PGA Championship

After the controversial invitation extended to LIV golfer Talor Gooch for the 2023 PGA Championship, reports have emerged claiming a major-winning LIV pro has declined an invite to the 2024 edition of the event.

Sources close to the matter have revealed that the unidentified player, who has previously triumphed in a men’s major championship, turned down the opportunity to compete in the PGA of America’s flagship event due to ongoing tensions between the organization and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series.

The decline marks a significant development in the ongoing rift between the traditional golf establishment and the upstart LIV Golf league. It remains to be seen how the PGA of America will respond to this latest challenge to its authority.

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6 LIV players receive last-minute major invites, leaving 1 surprise omission
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6 LIV players receive last-minute major invites, leaving 1 surprise omission

Six LIV Golf players have received last-minute invites to participate in the upcoming major tournament, much to the surprise of golf enthusiasts. The list of invitees includes some of the sport’s biggest names, including Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, and Bryson DeChambeau. However, the absence of one prominent LIV golfer, Patrick Reed, has raised eyebrows.

Reed, a former Masters champion, has been a consistent performer on the LIV Golf circuit. His exclusion from the major tournament has sparked speculation about the criteria used for selecting invitees. Some experts believe that Reed’s decision to join LIV Golf may have played a role in his omission, while others argue that his recent form should have earned him a spot in the field. Regardless of the reasoning, Reed’s absence is sure to be a talking point as the tournament gets underway.

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