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How much is PGA Tour loyalty actually worth? Pros find out this week

How much is PGA Tour loyalty actually worth? Pros find out this week

PGA Tour loyalty is being tested this week as the lucrative LIV Golf series makes its debut. Top players such as Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, and Bryson DeChambeau have joined the Saudi-backed venture, leaving the PGA Tour facing a major challenge. The Tour has responded by suspending players who have defected, leading to a legal battle. Now, with the LIV Golf event taking place at the Centurion Club in England, the PGA Tour is determined to show that it remains the premier golf circuit. However, the lure of guaranteed money and reduced playing commitments is proving tempting for some, and the PGA Tour may need to offer significant incentives to keep its top stars.

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Rory dismisses report of $850M offer by LIV

Rory dismisses report of $850M offer by LIV

Rory McIlroy has dismissed a report that he was offered $850 million by LIV Golf. The PGA Tour loyalist called the claim “ludicrous” and emphasized his commitment to the Tour. In a statement, McIlroy said, “I have no interest in playing on a tour that is not sanctioned by the major governing bodies.” This news comes amid ongoing speculation about top golfers potentially joining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series. McIlroy’s rejection of the reported offer further underscores the divide between the two tours.

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