PGA Tour Not Allowing Players To Compete In New Saudi-Backed Tour
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The battle between the two tours has been brewing for months and has left players divided over the topic of pay.
As the first ever Liv Golf Invitational tees off London, the PGA Tour has announced it's suspending 17 players who have decided to participate in the Saudi-backed tournament this weekend.
In a memo to PGA Tour members Thursday, commissioner Jay Monahan announced that these players, including big names like Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and Sergio Gracia – are "no longer eligible to participate in PGA tour tournament play, including the President's Cup." Monahan says any other PGA Tour players who consider competing in Liv golf events will also face suspension.
This move by the PGA Tour follows the resignation from the tour by several players on the list – including Dustin Johnson and Lee Westwood. Speaking to press Thursday, Phil Mickelson defended his decision to play in the Liv events.
