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The 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont has been extremely challenging, causing many top golfers like Justin Thomas, Bryson DeChambeau, and others to miss the cut due to the course's tough conditions, with only a few players like Sam Burns and Rory McIlroy making it to the weekend.
A group of 21 PGA Tour players, including former Masters champion Danny Willett, have sent a letter to the PGA Tour's policy board demanding transparency and a meeting to discuss potential deals with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and a U.S. equity group. The players expressed frustration at being kept in the dark about negotiations that could transform the tour and impact their interests. They are seeking full disclosure of the details and analyses of any proposals by prospective capital partners. The PGA Tour policy board, consisting of player directors and independent directors, confirmed negotiations with Strategic Sports Group and PIF officials, with a framework agreement deadline of December 31.
Justin Thomas enjoys watching the Senior Open Championship at Royal Porthcawl in Wales, appreciating the challenging weather conditions and the high scores produced by the golfers. The tournament has seen professionals struggle with the tough environment, making bogeys and high numbers reminiscent of amateur players. Despite the difficult conditions, the Senior Open has been entertaining to watch.
The 2023 Open Championship is set to take place at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, with defending champion Cameron Smith looking to become the first golfer to repeat since 2007-08. Rory McIlroy is the favorite, while Scottie Scheffler is also among the top contenders. A computer model that has accurately predicted nine majors in the past is offering surprising predictions for the tournament, including Jordan Spieth stumbling and Collin Morikawa making a strong run. The model suggests there are better values in the field and provides a projected leaderboard.
The Watertown Men's City Golf Championship at Thompson Park Golf Course in New York saw intense competition as John Bufalini, Bob Hughes, Michael Burgess, and Mitchell Scoville emerged victorious in their respective matches, while Marcus Emerson and Nate Heller put up a strong fight. The tournament continues to heat up with impressive performances from the golfers.
The PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LIV Golf's joint venture could face legal implications in the areas of antitrust and competition laws, voting and membership rights, and detrimental reliance. The new entity could restrict how the leagues compete for elite pro golfers' services, potentially leading to fewer chances for golfers to ply their trade. Golfers who relied on the PGA Tour's portrayal of LIV as a vehicle of the Saudi government using golf to sportswash its reputation could sue. However, the PGA Tour could insist golfers were free to make their own decisions, and they are responsible for their choices.
15 LIV Golfers, including Brooks Koepka, Abraham Ancer, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, and Patrick Reed, have qualified for the U.S. Open, which starts on Thursday at the Los Angeles Country Club. LIV Golf has had three golfers finish in the top 10 of the Masters and PGA Championship, and its golfers hope to continue to dominate headlines at the majors.
15 LIV Golfers, including Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, and Phil Mickelson, have qualified for the upcoming U.S. Open. LIV Golf hopes to continue its recent success in the majors and dominate headlines. The number of LIV golfers at the U.S. Open is lower than the previous majors, but they are still expected to perform well.
The RBC Canadian Open launches Segment 4 of the PGA TOUR Fantasy Golf, which includes 12 tournaments, including the U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and all three FedExCup Playoffs events. To succeed in Segment 4, golfers should end-load their starts and split their long-range outlook into two sections. The RBC Canadian Open presents a relatively soft open, but golfers can score more points in the Playoffs.
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan faced backlash from players, including being called a "hypocrite," during a heated meeting in Toronto after announcing the surprise merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. The deal was negotiated in near-total secrecy, with very few people aware of the discussions. Many golfers, including Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, learned of the decision on social media. While some celebrated the merger, others felt betrayed and expressed their anger on Twitter.
The PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club may face a rain delay on Saturday with up to half an inch of rain expected. If there is a delay, players must mark their ball and wait for the weather to clear. The tournament may extend into Monday or Tuesday if it cannot finish 72 holes through Sunday.
Experts from PGATOUR.COM make their selections in PGA TOUR Fantasy Golf for the AT&T Byron Nelson tournament, with each lineup consisting of four starters and two bench players that can be rotated after each round. Golfers can only be used three times per each of four segments. The PGA TOUR Experts league is open to the public for those who want to play the free fantasy game and see how they measure up against the experts.
Greg Norman, CEO of LIV Golf, promises that more top golfers are interested in joining the Saudi-backed league, but it remains to be seen who will make the move. While LIV was able to attract some big names like Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau in its inaugural season, the league has struggled to lure more players away from the PGA Tour. Norman says there is "massive interest" in joining LIV, but it remains to be seen if any top players will actually make the move.
The RBC Heritage, the eighth designated event of the 2022-23 PGA Tour season, will host 143 golfers this week at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island. The course has undergone changes, including a six-foot ribbon of intermediate rough and redesigned bunkers, but remains a par 71 with one par 5. The prize fund is $20 million, with $3.6 million reserved for the champion. Notable golfers include Max Homa, Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele, Tony Finau, and 2020 RBC Heritage champion Webb Simpson.
EA Sports PGA Tour's player roster includes golfers who have been banned from the PGA Tour in real life over their decision to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series. The roster includes Dustin Johnson, Joaquin Niemann, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Harold Varner III, Bubba Watson, Abraham Ancer, and Ian Poulter. The PGA Tour and LIV Golf are tangled together in an ongoing lawsuit. EA Sports PGA Tour is available now by way of a 10-hour trial for EA Access and Game Pass Ultimate Members.