LIV Golf

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Smith the only LIV Golf player with pre-Masters news conference (Reuters)

British Open champion Cameron Smith is the only LIV Golf player at next week's Masters who is on the pre-tournament interview schedule, according to the ...

Register for free to Reuters and know the full story The Australian world number five, who is one of 18 LIV Golf players in the field for the year's first major, is scheduled to be in the interview room at 3:00 p.m. March 31 (Reuters) - British Open champion Cameron Smith is the only LIV Golf player at next week's Masters who is on the pre-tournament interview schedule, according to the list provided by Augusta National Golf Club on Friday.

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LIV Golf at the Masters: What have Cameron Smith, other players ... (USA TODAY)

Worlds collide when LIV golfers and PGA Tour professionals clash at Augusta National for the Masters next week.

Watson said things are "only awkward in the media" and [downplayed any hard feelings](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2023/03/29/brooks-koepka-bubba-watson-masters-awkward-liv-golfers/51392337/) between the two sides. LIV Golf, which is backed by the Saudi Arabia wealth fund, has been the subject of controversy since its inception. "I think it is important for us to go there, really show a high standard of golf — which we know we're all capable of." But not everyone feels quite as strongly. "And I think it's B.S. "Maybe we just show a really hearty effort.

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9/11 families will protest Saudi LIV Golf Tour on Masters week (The Hill)

A group of family members of victims of the 9/11 terror attacks will hold an event in Atlanta next week to protest the Masters' decision to allow LIV Tour ...

“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is now bankrolling LIV Golf and other high-priced sports ventures in a transparent attempt to distract the world from its record on human rights and their government agents’ role in assisting the hijackers that carried out the 9/11 attacks,” Strada said. [protested an LIV Tour event](https://thehill.com/homenews/3703379-9-11-families-rip-saudi-financed-golf-tour-ahead-of-finale-at-trump-resort/) at former President Trump’s Bedminster, N.J., golf course last year. [Blog Briefing Room](https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/) [Business](https://thehill.com/business/) [Blog Briefing Room](https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/) [Blog Briefing Room](https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/) [See All](https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/) LIV golfers have been banned from PGA tournaments, citing contract disputes. “The decision is yours. [See all Hill.TV](https://thehill.com/hilltv) [See all Video](https://thehill.com/video) [Media](https://thehill.com/homenews/media/) [Campaign](https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/) [Court Battles](https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/) [Court Battles](https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/) [See All](https://thehill.com) “Countless Americans have said they will ‘never forget’ what happened on 9/11, but those words without actions are meaningless,” Strada said. Saudi Arabia [9/11](https://thehill.com/tag/9-11/) [9/11 families united](https://thehill.com/tag/9-11-families-united/) [Donald Trump](https://thehill.com/tag/donald-trump/) [Golf](https://thehill.com/tag/golf/) [LIV golf tour](https://thehill.com/tag/liv-golf-tour/) [pga](https://thehill.com/tag/pga/) [Phil Mickelson](https://thehill.com/people/phil-mickelson/) [saudi arabia](https://thehill.com/tag/saudi-arabia/) [the masters](https://thehill.com/tag/the-masters/) Trump has been a [vocal supporter](https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/3574503-trump-liv-gold-tournament-a-great-thing-for-saudi-arabia/) of LIV. [has been accused of assisting](https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/fbi/580175-fbi-documents-detail-broad-probe-into-possible-saudi-9-11-ties/) the terrorists who committed the Sept. [Blog Briefing Room](https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/)

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Cam Smith Is LIV Golf's Only Player in Official Pre-Masters Press ... (Sports Illustrated)

British Open champion Cam Smith is the sole player from the Saudi-backed league who will formally visit the Augusta National media center.

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Cam Smith eager to dispel 'bulls***' LIV Golf chatter as rebels line up ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Cam Smith will be one of several LIV golfers in action at the Masters and the Open champion is keen to prove the "BS" claim that they "don't play real golf ...

The pettiness peaked at the WGC Dell Technologies Match Play last week with a graphic listing past winners - but missing out Johnson (2017) and [Bubba Watson](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bubba-watson) (2018). And we just want to show people that.” I’ve had a great career around Augusta and I hope I haven’t p***** anyone off. “It's important for us to go there, really show a high standard of golf which we know we're all capable of. I guess we’ll wait and see, there are a few guys who have a stronger stance.” “We just want to show people that,” said the world No.5. And the 29-year-old is LIV’s best chance to slip on a Green Jacket next Sunday. And Smith, the highest ranked LIV player who won the last Major at St Andrews, is teeing up in only his fourth event this year at LIV Golf Orlando this weekend. “Maybe we just show a really hardy effort. LIV stars are banned from the I hope that it’s fine. [Open](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/the-open-championship) champion Cam Smith has claimed competing at the [Masters](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/the-masters) will be a “pride thing” for all [LIV Golfers](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liv-golf).

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9/11 family members plan event for Masters week to share 'outrage ... (USA TODAY)

The chair of 9/11 Families United says Augusta National allowing Saudi-backed LIV golfers to participate in The Masters is "a slap in the face."

In fact, I have a flag from The Masters hanging on a wall in my home that was given to me by a friend of Tom’s after his death with a plaque stating: In Remembrance of Thomas Strada, A ‘Master’ of the Game.” “The league’s own consultants confirmed that a key goal for the league is to improve the Saudi’s standing in the world. She was at home with her children and her mother, who had come to help her with the kids, when she watched the World Trade Center’s North Tower fall, knowing her husband was in his office at Cantor Fitzgerald on the 104th floor. Instead, there will be a total of 18 LIV golfers in the 89-player field. Strada has spent months speaking out against LIV Golf and the golfers who have chosen to participate in the exhibition-style, no-cut golf league that is funded by Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman. “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has never been held accountable for their role in the 9/11 attacks,” she said. “Any Saudi money is tainted with 9/11 blood,” Strada continued. Tom admired many of the top pros at the time, but his favorite was Mickelson, a lefty like Tom. intelligence agency documents pertaining to the Kingdom’s role in 9/11 prior to LIV Golf’s inception. Strada said she and other 9/11 family members will be at The Commerce Club in Atlanta next Tuesday morning for a 10 a.m. “The decision is yours. 11, 2001, wrote to Ridley in the letter that was emailed Monday and obtained by USA TODAY Sports.

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LIV Golf Orlando 2023 Live Stream (Golf Monthly)

Here are all the details on how you can stream the third LIV Golf event, taking place in Orlando.

[ExpressVPN](https://go.expressvpn.com/c/221109/1330033/16063?subId1=golfmonthly-gb-6081311744957259000&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expressvpn.com%2Fstream-sports%2Fgolf%2Fliv-golf%2F) (opens in new tab), the No.1 trusted VPN on the market. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service) 2. The first round of action will be available on The CW App and you will need to subscribe to watch, and to download the app of course. Buy the yearly pass and save 49% + get 3 months free - working out to just £5.35/$6.67 per month. This is the #1 rated VPN in the world right now. The second and third rounds will be available on The CW, as well as the app. As we mentioned above, the CW Network will broadcast the LIV event but, for anyone away from their home country, you can still watch the action by using VPNs. It's easy to use, boasts strong security features, is very easy to setup and is compatible with most major streaming devices, including the Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Xbox and PlayStation. You can try it out for a month for free or sign up for an annual plan and get 3 months absolutely free. For those of you unaware, LIV Golf features 54-hole competitions, which includes 48 players competing in 12 teams of four with shotgun starts. Can Masters favorites like Cameron Smith and Dustin Johnson find form at the right time? This win was built on on Carlos Ortiz's T2 finish and Garcia's 9th-place effort.

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Here's the prize money payout for each golfer at the 2023 LIV Golf ... (GolfDigest.com)

The overall individual purse at Orange County National in Orlando is $20 million, with the winner earning $4 million for his victory.

At the Crooked Cat course the individually winner will claim a first-place prize money payout of $4 million. Naturally, then, the focus for the field at LIV Golf – Orlando is on winning this week’s event. They’re playing for a purse of $20 million individually and $5 million for their team competition.

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LIV golfers help the game grow younger in Orlando (ConchoValleyHomepage.com)

(NEXSTAR) – The slogan for LIV Golf is “golf, but louder,” yet this week in Orlando it might as well have been “golf, but younger.” The day before a 12-team ...

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Better sports villains: LIV golfers at Augusta or Russians at ... (Deadspin)

Better sports villains: LIV golfers at Augusta or Russians at Wimbledon? Going to the country club hasn't been this problematic since… well… never mind.

There are likely many Russians and Belarusians horrified by the actions of their countries’ leaders, but to speak out is to risk a relative getting disappeared. “Oh, all I need to do is check the right boxes, and I’ll be allowed back at the biggest Grand Slam of the year? Players from Russia and Belarus will have to play as neutrals and cannot show support for the invasion. I have no idea what the format is from course to course, and there are teams. Of all the shit that’s been talked about LIV golf and its members, that’s what you’re mad about? 2 golfer in the world before he defected to the Saudi Tour and his ranking plummeted, will be among the 18 LIV golfers to tee it up at the Masters next week.

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Cameron Smith calls 'BS' on critics' claims LIV golfers 'don't play real ... (Fox News)

Golfer Cameron Smith said Thursday the "chatter" that LIV golfers "don't play real golf anymore" will motivate him to perform well at the Masters.

[CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP](https://www.foxnews.com/apps-products?pid=AppArticleLink) [JORDAN SPIETH APPARENTLY BREAKS FAN'S IPHONE WITH ERRANT TEE SHOT AT WGC CHAMPIONSHIP](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/jordan-spieth-apparently-breaks-fans-iphone-errant-tee-shot-wgc-championship) "I think it is important for us to go there, really show a high standard of golf, which we know we're all capable of. "Most of us will get four cracks at it this year [in the majors], and hopefully we get maybe a win out of it. He is playing in his fourth tournament of the year this weekend at [LIV Orlando](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/golf/liv-golf).

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Cameron Smith Calls Out Haters Who Say Liv Players Don't Play ... (OutKick)

Just a week before he heads to the Masters, LIV Golf's Cameron Smith fired at back at critics who say he doesn't play "real golf."

I hope that it’s fine,” Smith said. “I think it is important for us to go there, really show a high standard of golf, which we know we’re all capable of. And we just want to show people that.” He’ll be one of 18 LIV golfers traveling to Augusta National Golf Club to compete at the 2023 Masters. “Most of us will get four cracks at it this year [in the majors], and hopefully we get maybe a win out of it. Maybe we just show a really hearty effort.

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Cameron Smith hits out at 'B.S.' talk that LIV stars 'don't play proper ... (Daily Mail)

The mystery is whether LIV outings such as Orlando are sufficient to shake the rust from the breakaway tour's big names ahead of their reintegration to ...

And we just want to show people that.’ ‘Maybe we just show a really hearty effort. The third LIV tournament of the season got underway in Orlando on Friday night.

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2023 LIV Golf Orlando tees off: Players, TV schedule, and prize money (WESH Orlando)

The event will serve as a final tune-up for players invited to the Masters, which will take place the following week at Augusta National.

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Photos: 2023 LIV Golf Orlando at Orange County National (usatoday.com)

As the golf world prepares to head down Magnolia Lane, many of those competing at Augusta National are getting last-minute work in to try and peak next week ...

(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Brooks Koepka is tied for third at 6 under with Lee. Richard Bland is two shots back.

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LIV Golf Orlando purse, payout breakdown: How much prize money ... (Sporting News AU)

Danny Lee's win at LIV Golf Tucson secured the biggest payday that he's ever had in professional golf, and he played on the PGA Tour for 15 years.

Danny Lee became the most recent LIV event winner to take a check home after pacing the LIV Golf Tucson field two weeks ago. After first place, if two or more players are tied, the payout slots are averaged out. That's the same payout for any of LIV Golf's top-step winners.

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LIV renegade restokes fire with PGA rivals after colleagues played ... (Mirror.co.uk)

LIV Golf renegade Joaquin Niemann has added fuel to the fire ahead of The Masters after his colleagues downplayed possible tension with PGA Tour rivals at ...

Four weeks in the year against them, and try to beat them." I think there is a lot of players that - I don’t know if they don’t like us or don’t like the decisions that we take, but it’s going to be fun. [But Watson has claimed "it's only awkward in the media"](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/golf/bubba-watson-liv-pga-awkwardness-29595087) and that "he has nothing against anybody", while Brooks Koepka has also sought to rule out any tension. [Bubba Watson](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bubba-watson) is one of 18 LIV renegades in the field next week and will attend a potentially frosty Champions Dinner with relationships strained. And Chilean star Niemann has admitted the undeniable tensions will make for an even more entertaining tournament on a rare reunion with his PGA Tour rivals. [LIV Golf](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liv-golf) rebel Joaquin Niemann may not have read the script as he claimed [The Masters](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/the-masters) will be "more fun" in the knowledge that PGA Tour stars "hate us."

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'Just BS': Smith hits back at hurtful swipe (NEWS.com.au)

Cameron Smith has bit back at the critics who believe the LIV convert doesn't play enough “real golf” to continue his stellar record at Augusta and contend ...

And he has played great there the last few years. his confidence has to be high,” Scott said on Friday. And we just want to show people that.” Smith spoke of that good feeling he had returning to Augusta, declaring some of the best golf he has ever played has been at the Masters. And I think it’s BS to be honest. Maybe we just show a really hearty effort.

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