Category: Golf

Atul Khosla, Chief Operating Officer of LIV Golf, Exits Saudi-Backed League

The New York Times – Sports:
The executive’s departure is the latest turmoil for LIV, which has drawn plenty of attention but no major television or sponsorship deals.
Confidential Records Show a Saudi Golf Tour Built on Far-Fetched Assumptions

The New York Times – Sports:
McKinsey documents suggest the Saudi league is far off-track for success. Experts say the analysis shows it was never just about profits.
For 2022, LIV Golf Was the Story

The New York Times – Sports:
The Saudi-backed tour, which has used big payments to attract players, has upended the gentlemen’s game.
TikTok Influencer Is Fined After Hitting a Golf Ball Into the Grand Canyon

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Katie Sigmond, who has nearly seven million followers on TikTok and posts workout and modeling videos, faced legal trouble after the stunt.
World Cup in Qatar Caps Big Gulf Push Into International Sports

The New York Times – Sports:
In hosting major international sporting events, buying up soccer teams and even creating a golf league, the resource-rich Gulf States are seeking attention, prestige, economic diversification and political credibility.
At the DP World Tour Championship, There’s Also a Battle Off the Course

The New York Times – Sports:
LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed league, has created conflict among the tours and the players.
Matt Fitzpatrick Tries for No. 3 at the DP World Tour Championship

The New York Times – Sports:
The golfer won the DP World Tour Championship in 2016 and 2020. Winning this weekend would give him a record.
5 Memorable Moments from the DP World Tour

The New York Times – Sports:
The tour turns 50 this year. Here are five tournaments that stand out, including an astonishing comeback by Tiger Woods and a surprise victory by a winless veteran.
Dow Finsterwald, Golfer Known for Some Close Calls, Dies at 93

The New York Times – Sports:
Finsterwald was one of the sport’s most consistent money winners. But he may be best known for twice narrowly missing out on winning the Masters.
LIV Golf Threw a Sport Into Chaos. It Also Changed It.

The New York Times – Sports:
The Saudi-backed golf series, which will expand next year, has forced the PGA Tour to redesign its economic model. The drama between the two golf entities seems far from over.
Augusta National and U.S.G.A. Drawn Into Justice Department Antitrust Inquiry

The New York Times – Sports:
The Justice Department is investigating the PGA Tour for anticompetitive behavior in its dealings with LIV Golf, the breakaway Saudi-backed league.
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