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Brooks Koepka is leaving LIV Golf to focus on his family and stay closer to home, with Talor Gooch set to replace him as captain of Smash GC for the 2026 season. Koepka, a prominent LIV Golf player and former captain, expressed gratitude to the league and his teammates, and his departure raises questions about his potential return to the PGA Tour, where he remains exempt for major championships.
Rory McIlroy responds to comments by LIV Golf player Talor Gooch suggesting an asterisk on McIlroy's potential Masters win due to some players not being able to compete at Augusta National after joining LIV Golf. McIlroy defends Gooch, stating that the interviewer led him to the comment, and expresses support for LIV Golf player Joaquin Niemann's efforts to qualify for the Masters. The golf world continues to grapple with the impact of LIV Golf on the sport, with players like McIlroy and the PGA Tour seeking to navigate a complex and evolving landscape.
Talor Gooch, a LIV Golf player, believes that if Rory McIlroy completes a career grand slam by winning the Masters with a limited field due to the exclusion of LIV Golf players from Official World Golf Ranking points, it would have an "asterisk." Gooch's comments stem from his bitterness about being excluded from the 2024 Masters. LIV Golf has been in a public battle over the exclusion, and McIlroy, who was initially resistant to LIV Golf, has softened his stance and called for the best tournament fields possible. There are speculations about McIlroy potentially making a move to LIV Golf for a significant sum.
Golfer Talor Gooch questions the validity of the Masters Tournament after not receiving an invitation due to his affiliation with the LIV Golf League, which is not recognized by the Official World Golf Ranking system. Gooch believes that the absence of top players in the field diminishes the tournament's prestige and suggests that the majors should find a way to include the best players from the LIV circuit. Fellow golfer Lee Westwood also criticizes the OWGR, stating that it no longer ranks all the best golfers fairly and could compromise the credibility of major championships.
Talor Gooch, a member of LIV Golf, expressed frustration over the OWGR's rejection of points for LIV players, impacting their ability to qualify for major championships like the Masters. Gooch believes that if Rory McIlroy completes his career grand slam without the best players present, it would carry an asterisk. Despite his own ranking challenges, Gooch's LIV colleague Joaquin Niemann received a Masters invite based on his performance on the DP World Tour.
Talor Gooch secured his third LIV Golf League title of the year with a 4-under 67, defeating Bryson DeChambeau by one shot at Valderrama in Spain. Gooch's victory earned him $4 million, bringing his total earnings in the league to $13,376,583. He is the first player to achieve three wins in the Saudi-funded league. Joaquin Niemann and Sebastian Munoz led Torque to a team victory, while Brooks Koepka finished third.
Phil Mickelson and other LIV Golf players are blaming others for their predicament, including the USGA, world golf rankings, and tournament regulations. Talor Gooch and Lee Westwood have also expressed their sense of injustice, while Bryson DeChambeau demands LIV be included in the world golf rankings despite being non-compliant in many areas. The crybaby routine is growing louder as LIV players feel marooned on an island with no access to the PGA Tour, no ranking points, and no respect as game-growing visionaries.
Phil Mickelson criticized the USGA for a "d--k move" that left LIV's Talor Gooch out of the U.S. Open due to a recent rule revision. Gooch had qualified for the PGA's Tour Championship before joining LIV, but the USGA changed the language to require golfers to be "eligible" to play at East Lake, which Gooch was no longer considered. Mickelson called out USGA CEO Mike Whan for the move, saying it was a direct attack on Gooch's career and helped "collude" with the PGA. The U.S. Open is set to begin on June 15.
Talor Gooch's status for the 2023 U.S. Open is uncertain after a USGA rule change on exemptions affecting LIV golfers for the event during its annual review, and Phil Mickelson criticized the USGA and its CEO, Mike Whan, on social media. Gooch, who became LIV Golf's first back-to-back winner in April, ranks 60th in the Official World Golf Rankings. The top 60 players as of both May 22 and June 12 are exempt into the field, which puts him right on the cutline should he maintain or improve his ranking by either of those dates.
Talor Gooch, who has won the last two LIV Golf tournaments, may not be able to participate in the U.S. Open due to new qualifying criteria that exclude players who were not eligible for the season-ending 2022 Tour Championship. Gooch's exclusion highlights the ongoing battle between LIV and the golf establishment, as LIV players with world-class skill have no direct path to some majors and no path at all to others. The majors can exclude LIV players by tightening existing qualifying requirements, which in practice only affects LIV players.
Talor Gooch won LIV Golf's maiden stop in Australia, claiming the title and a whopping $4 million at the 54-hole, no-cut tournament. American golfer Chase Koepka sparked wild scenes with a hole-in-one at the "watering hole" par-three 12th. The event drew huge crowds, with some 75,000 people watching the action over three days, and was a sell-out. Adelaide is locked in to host a LIV event for at least another four years, with players voicing support for another one in Australia next year.
Talor Gooch won the inaugural LIV Australia tournament at the Grange Golf Club, despite almost losing his double-digit overnight lead. He shot a 1-over 73 to clinch his maiden LIV Golf tournament victory by three strokes from Anirban Lahiri. The tournament attracted more than 90,000 fans, making it the most successful edition of the LIV Golf tournaments.
Talor Gooch extends his lead to 10 strokes after shooting his second consecutive 10-under 62 at the LIV Australia tournament. He had an eagle and eight birdies on Saturday, bringing his 36-hole total to 124. Brooks Koepka is among the six-way tie for second place, while local favorite Cam Smith is a stroke behind in a tie for eighth. The individual winner will receive $4 million from the $20 million purse.
Talor Gooch leads the inaugural LIV Golf Australian tournament at The Grange after shooting a 10-under 62 in the first round, taking a 4-stroke lead. Richard Bland and Dean Burmester shot 66s and were tied for second. The higher-profile names in the 48-player field were further behind on the leaderboard. The individual winner at The Grange will collect $4 million of the total $20 million purse.
Talor Gooch leads the inaugural LIV Golf tournament in Australia after shooting a 10-under 62 in the first round at The Grange. Richard Bland and Dean Burmester are tied for second with 66s. The higher-profile names in the 48-player field, including Sergio Garcia, Cameron Smith, and Brooks Koepka, are further behind on the leaderboard. The individual winner at The Grange will collect $4 million of the total $20 million purse.