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2022 - 9 - 16

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Greg Norman says LIV Golf has no more interest in talks with PGA ... (The Washington Post)

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman said Thursday that his venture has “no interest” anymore in trying to negotiate with an unresponsive PGA Tour.

[Agence France-Presse](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220915-liv-golf-s-norman-has-no-interest-in-talking-to-pga-tour)), Norman said that as he was helping LIV Golf get off the ground he repeatedly sought to engage in discussions with the PGA Tour. But I personally believe that over the course of time, they will come to a resolution. “This notion we’re trying to destroy tours is not true,” he said. It’s only in the best interest of the game of golf down the road. In addition to Mickelson and DeChambeau, LIV Golf snared other former major winners in Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Bubba Watson, and 2022 British Open winner Cameron Smith recently [became the latest big name](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/08/30/cam-smith-liv-golf/?itid=lk_inline_manual_11) to defect. “We have no interest in sitting down with them, to be honest with you, because our product is working.” The group, which includes Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau, claims the PGA Tour engaged in anticompetitive behavior and harmed their livelihoods by [suspending them](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/06/09/pga-suspension-liv-golfers/?itid=lk_inline_manual_2&itid=lk_inline_manual_5) for playing in LIV events. “What is wrong with that?” [told](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6X-V_UJ_Gs) reporters that he “would never want that to be my goal” and that the LIV series “never wanted to do that.” Norman and his staff “had to play their cards the way they’ve had to based on the way the PGA Tour has reacted,” he said. In a memo to PGA Tour players last month following the lawsuit by LIV Golf players, Monahan continued to refer to that series as the “Saudi Golf League” while describing the legal action as “an attempt to use the TOUR platform to promote themselves and to freeride on your benefits and efforts.” [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/34596838/greg-norman-says-liv-golf-circuit-no-interest-truce-rival-pga-tour), which cited a source Thursday, Norman’s outreach to the PGA Tour included [a letter he sent to Monahan](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/02/24/greg-norman-letter-pga-saudi-golf-league/?itid=lk_inline_manual_16) in February and a voice mail Norman left shortly before LIV Golf announced its 2022 schedule. [involved in litigation](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/08/28/liv-golf-antitrust-lawsuit/?itid=lk_inline_manual_5) with the PGA Tour, having joined last month [a federal antitrust lawsuit](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/08/03/mickelson-liv-pga-tour-lawsuit/?itid=lk_inline_manual_5) filed against the PGA Tour by 11 LIV golfers.

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'Imitation Is The Sincerest Form Of Flattery' - Norman Takes Dig At ... (Golf Monthly)

"It is a classic case of competition benefiting workers and customers. LIV Golf is the best thing that has ever happened to the careers of professional golfers.

Now a freelance writer for Golf Monthly and the PGA, he covers all aspects of the game, from Tour news to equipment testing and buyers’ guides. If they wake up at the end of the year and Dustin Johnson is 102 in the world, is that not a laughing stock to the OWGR? LIV Golf is the best thing that has ever happened to the careers of professional golfers. He went on to add: "The Official World Golf Ranking system determines not only a golfer’s ranking, but also his qualification for major tournaments and the Olympics. The ranking system must be independent if it is to be credible. If it doesn’t, fans and sponsors won’t know who is the best in the sport." Now, just under a month later, Norman has taken a dig at the PGA Tour, writing: "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." 24, the PGA Tour responded to There’s two ways they can go: With a board dominated by the PGA Tour, the Official World Golf Ranking currently excludes LIV Golf events. "It is a classic case of competition benefiting workers and customers. [opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal](https://www.wsj.com/articles/competition-comes-for-the-pga-tour-liv-golf-greg-norman-salaries-fans-dustin-johnson-phil-mickelson-monopoly-rankings-antitrust-11663266507?mod=Searchresults_pos1&page=1) (opens in new tab), LIV Golf CEO, Greg Norman, stated that "LIV Golf is the best thing that has ever happened to the careers of professional golfers" and "the (World) ranking system must be independent if it is to be credible."

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LIV Golf's Greg Norman quotes Oscar Wilde in latest PGA Tour attack (Golfmagic.com)

Greg Norman has launched another verbal attack on the PGA Tour before the fifth LIV Golf Invitational Series event in Chicago.

If it doesn’t, fans and sponsors won't know who is the best in the sport." LIV Golf is the best thing that has ever happened to the careers of professional golfers. The ranking system must be independent if it is to be credible. With a board dominated by the PGA Tour, the Official World Golf Ranking currently excludes LIV Golf events. "It is a classic case of competition benefiting workers and customers. [LIV Golf Invitational Series](/liv-golf/liv-golf-invitational-series-everything-you-need-know) chief executive Greg Norman says "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" in his latest verbal attack on the PGA Tour.

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'Chose Sticks Instead of Carrots': LIV Chief Greg Norman Calls the ... (EssentiallySports)

CEO of LIV Golf, Greg Norman, expressed his opinion about the PGA Tour and the changes it made. Here's what Norman said further!

Let us know in the comments. The famous LIV golf players group includes six U.S. Despite that, Liv Golf assembled players with 21 wins out of the last 51 major tournaments. ADVERTISEMENT In his recent opinion piece, he wrote that the competition is getting more challenging for the PGA tour. Players have been leaving the PGA Tour and joining Saudi-backed Liv Golf.

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Greg Norman: "Ranking will be insignificant" (Tennis World)

"It will make the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) obsolete if they don't agree to award points to participants in LIV Golf," Norman told Australian ...

In his interview, Greg Norman also urged the organizers of the four Grand Slams on the professional circuit (British Open, Masters, US Open and US PGA) not to follow the same path as the PGA Tour. In response, the PGA Tour announced last month that it would put more prize money up for grabs. The spirits do not calm down in the bloody battle between the traditional golf circuits and the Arab Super League.

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This PGA Tour winner's latest gear change is one to adopt | Fully ... (Golf.com)

Even single-digit handicaps and tour pros can benefit from playing a cavity-back iron. Here's what you might be missing out on.

And if you absolutely must play blades, consider the idea of going with a split set and using them in the short irons. “It’s fun to hit those short irons and blades if you’re playing a shorter course. Whether you’re coming down the stretch in a money game or have a win on the line, a little bit of forgiveness can come in handy. I’m not hitting the 5-iron that often unless it’s on a par-3 and I know I’m going to have a great lie. Whereas if you’re a golfer in a different category and playing really long golf holes — you’re going go to want technology. But if you need to hit those mid and long irons — and you’re not a longer player — and you start getting into a 6,600- or 6,800-yard course, that’s a lot of yardage for a lot of golfers. The average golfer might not notice a carry distance delta of 3 yards between iron sets, but you can be certain a pro is going to pick up on the improvement very quickly. A few yards here and there can make a big difference.” “I can’t play a blade,” Na said. But I’m wiser now and play a cavity-back.” Rickie Fowler also added a set of unreleased “It’s too difficult, and I’m a pro golfer.

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Phil Mickelson gives PGA Tour–LIV Golf lawsuit update (The Comeback)

Phil Mickelson reveals that he is considering removing his name from the antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour.

And now that LIV is a part of it, that will be accomplished if and when they win.” Mickelson was also one of the eleven golfers to [join an anti-trust suit against the PGA Tour](https://thecomeback.com/golf/phil-mickelson-liv-golf-shocking-lawsuit-pga-tour.html) – but he’s considering removing his name. “Now that LIV is involved, it’s not necessary for me to be involved,” Mickelson said, according to Reuters.

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Phil Mickelson might drop out of LIV Golf suit against PGA Tour, per ... (Australian Golf Digest)

It became the trendy question to ask on social media in the wake of the PGA Tour's most recent changes to its schedule and bonus programs: Was Phil ...

In July, Forbes reported that Mickelson’s guaranteed money for joining LIV Golf would be $106 million for the year, and when combined with off-course earnings of $36 million, make him the highest-paid athlete in the world in 2022. Part of the reason for withdrawing might have to do with just how long the trial is likely to run. The 52-year-old World Golf Hall of Famer insisted that there was additional money that PGA Tour officials could be using to benefit players and improve the product, but was unwilling unless pressed to do so.

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Mickelson May Drop Out of Lawsuit Against PGA Tour (Front Office Sports)

Phil Mickelson is reportedly giving serious consideration to removing himself from an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour.

media rights — and the [leading](https://frontofficesports.com/fox-sports-eyeing-liv-golfs-us-media-rights/) contender is FOX. [generating](https://frontofficesports.com/livs-greg-norman-says-tv-interest-enormous/) “enormous” interest from potential U.S. Perez told Sports Illustrated that he joined the case out of solidarity to LIV golfers but doesn’t “feel any need to go after the PGA Tour.”

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Phil Mickelson is reportedly considering dropping out of the LIV Golf ... (usatoday.com)

Phil Mickelson was one of 11 LIV golfers who sued the PGA Tour in August, but he may be having a change of heart.

[sued the PGA Tour](https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2022/08/03/11-liv-golfers-lawsuit-pga-tour/) for antitrust violations in August. A judge [also ruled against](https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2022/08/09/judge-rules-against-liv-golfers-fedex-cup-playoffs-talor-gooch-matt-jones-hudson-swafford-pga-tour/) Talor Gooch, Matt Jones and Hudson Swafford playing in the 2022 FedEx Cup Playoffs. Now, according to a [Sports Illustrated report](https://www.si.com/golf/news/phil-mickelson-considering-dropping-out-of-liv-lawsuit), Mickelson may be dropping his name from the antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour.

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Phil Mickelson considering taking name off LIV suit against PGA Tour (Fiji Times)

September 15 – Phil Mickelson said it's no longer “necessary” to be attached to an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour and he has yet to decide whether ...

“Banning Plaintiffs and other top professional golfers from its own events degrades the Tour’s strength of field and diminishes the quality of the product that it offers to golf fans by depriving them from seeing many top golfers participate in Tour events,” the lawsuit argues. “The only conceivable benefit to the Tour from degrading its own product in this manner is the destruction of competition. Eleven members of LIV Golf originally came together to bring the suit against the PGA Tour in August.

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Phil Mickelson explains why he may remove his name from LIV Golf ... (Daily Express)

Six-time Major champion Phil Mickelson has revealed he is considering withdrawing from LIV Golf's antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour because it is "not ...

[Handicap54](https://handicap54.golf/2022/08/18/carlos-ortiz-autoridad-mediante-hechos/): "At the end of the day, I don't want to have any problems with the PGA Tour. Those who were suing, they asked me, 'if there is a chance to play the playoffs, would you like to play them?' I told them that of course, I would love to play them." "I have no ill feelings toward the PGA Tour or any of the players," Perez said of his decision. "I haven't done anything yet, but now that LIV is involved, it's not necessary for me to be a part of it," Mickelson said. "The Tour's unlawful conduct cost Mickelson endorsement deals and sponsorships," the lawsuit said. And with LIV now backing the lawsuit, Mickelson is contemplating withdrawing from it.

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Phil Mickelson could leave LIV Golf antitrust lawsuit against PGA Tour (Golfmagic.com)

Phil Mickelson has revealed he is mulling over whether or not to leave the LIV Golf antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour.

And now that LIV is a part of it, that will be accomplished if and when they win." [trial date](/liv-golf/trial-date-set-liv-golfs-antitrust-lawsuit-against-pga-tour) for the court case may not come until January 2024. "Now that LIV is involved, it’s not necessary for me to be involved.

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Rocco Mediate drains birdie at Sanford Int - Champions Tour Video (pgatour.com)

In the opening round of the 2022 Sanford International, Rocco Mediate makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

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Golf World Reacts To Phil Mickelson, PGA Tour News (The Spun)

The six-time major champion revealed he's thinking about taking his name off of a lawsuit against his former employer. LIV Golf joined the lawsuit late last ...

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Walsh holds a one-stroke lead over Stevens (pgatour.com)

KITCHENER, Ontario—Thomas Walsh and Scott Stevens waged an epic battle in the second round of the Fortinet Cup Championship at the Deer Ridge Golf Club.

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Harrison Endycott shoots 2-under 70 in round two of the Fortinet ... (pgatour.com)

Ahead of the 2022 Fortinet Championship, Harrison Endycott and his dad, Brian, open up about their relationship and Harrison's journey to the PGA TOUR.

This moved Endycott to 3 under for the round. This moved Endycott to 2 under for the round. This moved Endycott to 1 under for the round.

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