The PGA Tour has told all its players that any participants in the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Series will be suspended
. The LIV Golf project has been derided as an extreme case of sportswashing for the Saudi regime by some critics, which has seen the kingdom wage an unprecedented challenge to the elite establishment of golf.
“These players have made their choice for their own financial-based reasons,” Monahan said of LIV Golf players in his statement. “But they can't demand the same PGA TOUR memberships benefits, considerations, opportunities and platform as you. That expectation disrespects you, our fans and our partners.”
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