Golf – Page 45

For 2022, LIV Golf Was the Story

The Saudi-backed tour, which has used big payments to attract players, has upended the gentlemen’s game.

By Paul Sullivan

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TikTok Influencer Is Fined After Hitting a Golf Ball Into the Grand Canyon

Katie Sigmond, who has nearly seven million followers on TikTok and posts workout and modeling videos, faced legal trouble after the stunt.

By Eduardo Medina

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World Cup in Qatar Caps Big Gulf Push Into International 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.

By Vivian Nereim

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At the DP World Tour Championship, There’s Also a Battle Off the Course

LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed league, has created conflict among the tours and the players.

By Paul Sullivan