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LIV Golf

Current season, competition or edition: 2022 LIV Golf Invitational Series
Sport	Golf
Founded	2021
Inaugural season	2022
Owner(s)	Public Investment Fund
CEO	Greg Norman
Countries	Based internationally
TV partner(s)	LIV GOLF (digital platform) YouTube Facebook
Official website	www.livgolf.com

LIV Golf() is aprofessional golf tourfinanced by thePublic Investment Fund, thesovereign wealth fundofSaudi Arabia. The name “LIV” refers to theRoman numeralsfor 54, the score if every hole on a par-72 course werebirdiedas well as the number of holes to be played at LIV tournaments.[1]The firstLIV Golf Invitational Seriesevent started on 9 June 2022, at theCenturion ClubEngland, near London. The Invitational Series is to become theLIV Golf Leaguein 2023.

The tour has been largely seen as an effort bySaudi monarchy, which has been criticized for itscorruptionandhuman rights abuses, to improve its public image throughsportswashing.[2][3][4][5][6]

Organization[edit]

The preliminary structure for a new golf circuit to compete with thePGA TourThe Premier Golf League, which was announced in 2019, became public in 2019.[7][8]PGA Tour CommissionerJay Monahanreplied by insinuating that players who want to participate in a new league will be excluded from PGA Tour tournaments.[9]Later in 2020, thePGA European Tourand the PGA Tour forged a “strategic relationship” to work together on commercial possibilities, scheduling, and prize cash for each tour’s membership.[10]

The Premier Golf League met with Saudi investors to discuss a financial cooperation.[11]but Golf Saudi (a division of thePublic Investment FundInstead, in 2020, it backed a separate business with its own intention to develop a worldwide professional league.[12]The “Super Golf League” is a term that is used often. This entity formally launched in October 2021 as LIV Golf Investments,[8]with former professional golferGreg Normannamed as CEO.[12]

LIV Golf has been dubbed the golfing counterpart of the dormant breakaway.European Super Leaguein football.[13][14][15][16][17]

LIV Golf officially filed to be included in the in July 2022.Official World Golf Ranking.[18]LIV Golf formed a “strategic relationship” with the in October 2022.MENA Tour; the structure was devised to provide LIV Golf tournaments with ranking points right away.[19]However, it was later revealed that tournaments in 2022 would not get points because MENA Tour adjustments would need to be considered.[20][21]

Format[edit]

The LIV Golf Invitational Series’ debut season includes eight 54-hole no-cut tournaments.stroke playevents, as well as a final Team Championship, which will be a “seeded four-day, four-round event.”match playknock-out” event held atTrump National Doral Miamiin October 2022.[22][23]

In June 2022, it was announced that LIV Golf will transition into a league system the following year, with a 14-event calendar and 48 committed players.[24]Norman revealed on July 27, 2022, that LIV Golf will install apromotion and relegationsystem, which includes a rankings list and a four-player relegation from the 48 contractual players.[25][26]The league’s prize pool is $405 million. Its events are scheduled to avoid competing with PGA Tourmajorsand international team events.[27]

Broadcasting rights[edit]

The LIV Golf Invitational Series 2022 is being aired live onFacebookandYouTube.

LIV Golf inked a global broadcasting agreement with video streaming provider Netflix in June 2022.DAZNAdditional agreements were negotiated in the months that followed, includingServusTVin Germany and Austria,Eleven Sportsin Italy,Claro Sportsin Latin America, andCHCH-TVin Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Player signups[edit]

On June 1, 2022, the field for the inaugural event, to be held at theCenturion Club. The list included several major champions and former world number ones:Dustin Johnson,Sergio García,Martin Kaymer,Graeme McDowell,Louis Oosthuizen,Charl SchwartzelandLee Westwood.[28]One source said Johnson – winner of twomajor championshipsand a formerWorld No. 1He was compensated $150 million for his participation in the LIV series.[29]Johnson announced his retirement from the PGA Tour on June 7, 2022, after winning 24 PGA tournaments and $74 million since 2008.[30]“I selected what is best for myself and my family,” he says.[31]Ian PoulterThe league allegedly offered him £22 million (US$30 million) to join.[32]Lee Westwood said that he had signed anon-disclosure agreementrelating to the topic.[33]

On 4 June 2022,Kevin Nabecame the first member of the PGA Tour to resign to participate in LIV Golf, saying, “If I exercise my right to choose where and when I play golf, then I cannot remain a PGA Tour player without facing disciplinary proceedings and legal action from the PGA Tour…. I’m hoping that the present regulations change and that I may return to the PGA Tour.”[34]ReigningU.S. AmateurchampionJames Piotthe most basic conditions in the world at the time from the world’s largest population of people.[35]

In aWashington PostLIV Golf CEO Greg Norman said in an interview released on June 5, 2022, thatTiger Woodshad refused to join, rejecting a “mind-blowingly large; we’re talking high nine figures” offer.[36][37]

Before thesecond event in Portland, LIV Golf announced new acquisitions, including numerous top-50 world ranked players and three additional major champions:Bryson DeChambeau,Brooks Koepka, andPatrick Reed. During that event, it was announced thatPaul Caseywould play in thethird event in BedminsterPrior to Bedminster, other signings included EuropeanRyder CupcaptainHenrik Stenson, who was dismissed from the position prior to the announcement of the relocation.[38]In August 2022, before thefourth event in BostonLIV Golf announced the addition of six new players, including Open winner and world number twoCameron Smithand Chilean world number 19Joaquín Niemann.[39]

Roster[edit]

As of September 2022, these players had signed a contract with LIV Golf or had competed in at least one tournament.[40][41][42][43][44][39][a]

Reaction[edit]

Human rights groups have criticized LIV Golf assportswashingSaudi Arabia’s political policy to purge itsrepressiveglobal image[45]through sport.[46]Human Rights Watch, for example, described the Saudi initiative as “an attempt to divert attention away from its seriousness.”human rights abusesby taking over gatherings that honor human accomplishment”.[47]

Greg Norman has been accused of profiting from the authoritarian Saudi regime.[48]In 2021, Norman rejected being exploited for sportswashing and said that he works for LIV because he loves the sport.[49]Later, in May 2022, Norman supported Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s role.Mohammed bin SalmanwithJamal Khashoggi’smurder“Look, we’ve all made errors, and you just want to learn from those experiences and how to avoid them in the future,” he says. His comments garnered widespread condemnation. Khashoggi’s fiancée, Hatice Cengiz, said it was hurtful that “Jamal’s brutal killing is brushed off as a ‘mistake’ and that we should just move on”.[50][51]

On June 22, 2022, a group of roughly 2,500 survivors of family members killed or wounded during the disaster will gather.September 11 attackspublished an open letter praising players who have stayed loyal to the PGA Tour and not defecting to LIV Golf. In part, the letter stated: “Thank you for fighting for decency. Thank you for speaking up on behalf of the 9/11 families. Thank you for standing up to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s attempts to clean up its image by bribing prominent sportsmen… To those of you who have chosen what is right over blood money from a corrupt, destructive sports entity and its Saudi backers, please continue to stand strong.”[52]On July 17, 2022, a group of September 11 victims’ family members criticized former US President George W. Bush.Donald Trumpfor hosting the LIV Golf tour at hisTrump National Golf ClubinBedminster, New Jersey; the group’s letter to Trump underlined that during a 2016 appearance on CNN, Trump accused Saudi Arabia for the 9/11 attacks.Fox News.[53]

Tiger Woods, who rejected down a $700 million to $800 million deal to join LIV Golf,[54]In July 2022, he was questioned about the golfers who had joined. “It is not my opinion. I think that what they’ve done is they’ve turned their back on what has allowed them to get to this position,” Woods said at a press conference before the2022 Open Championship“I know what the PGA Tour stands for, what we’ve done, and what the tour has given us, the chance to pursue our careers and earn what we receive, the trophies we’ve been able to compete for, and the history that has been a part of this game.”[55]

PGA Tour[edit]

ThePGA Tourstated that its members who compete in LIV Golf tournaments might face sanctions for competing in a conflicting event without authorization from the Tour,[56]which could result in fines, suspensions, or bans.[34]On June 9, 2022, the PGA Tour declared that its members competing in the inaugural LIV Golf competition (including current members and those who had just quit) would no longer be able to play in tour events or the LIV Golf Championship.Presidents Cup.[57]By contrast, the constitution of theEuropean Tourdoes not allow for the exclusion of participants who participate in competing events.[58]

On 11 July 2022, it was reported that theUnited States Department of Justicewas looking into the PGA Tour to see whether they were engaging in anti-competitive activities with LIV Golf.[59]

It was reported in September that a letter had been written toJapan Golf Tourmembers were notified that the PGA Tour will be excluding LIV Golf players from co-sanctioned tournaments like as theZozo Championship, even if they were not PGA Tour players. It was speculated as the reason that all four Japanese players who had played in earlier events had withdrawn from the series prior to the fourth event in Boston.[60]It was also stated that a letter was issued to PGA Tour members who had joined LIV Golf but had not quit their PGA Tour membership, informing them that their membership would “not be extended for the remainder of the season.”2022–23 season“.[61]

European Tour[edit]

The PGA Tour and European Tour announced a strengthening of their “strategic alliance” in June 2022, with the PGA Tour increasing their stake in European Tour Productions to 40% and further changes to the European Tour, including increased prize money and top players in the DP World Tour Rankings gaining PGA Tour cards for the following season.[62]

The European Tour did not take any disciplinary action until the end of June, when it was stated that LIV Golf competitors would be fined and suspended from the three PGA Tour co-sanctioned tournaments on the European Tour.[63]Several players, includingIan Poulter, launched legal action, and the sanctions were lifted, enabling them to participate in theGenesis Scottish Openand subsequent tour events pending a full hearing,[64]Sport Resolutions UK has planned it for February 2023.[65]On 20 June 2022, the tour removedHenrik Stensonas captain of the EuropeanRyder Cupteam as a result of his decision to join LIV Golf.[66]

LIV Golf Invitational Series[edit]

2022 season[edit]

The inaugural eight event schedule, with a total prize pool of $255 million, was announced by on March 17, 2022.Greg Norman. The nocut54-hole tournaments feature 48 playersdraftedinto 12 four-man teams, withshotgun starts. The first seven events have $20 million purses with an additional $5 million split among the top three teams each week; a team championship concludes the schedule with $30 million on offer to the top three players and an additional $50 million in team prizes.[67][68][69]

Awards[edit]

Season	Individual champion	Team champions	Money winner
2022	Dustin Johnson	4 Aces GC[b]	Dustin Johnson

Notes[edit]

References[edit]

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External links[edit]

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