PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan (left) speaks to Ian Poulter during an event in New Orleans last year. Poulter is believed to have been one of those players to ask for a release. Photo: AFP
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan (left) speaks to Ian Poulter during an event in New Orleans last year. Poulter is believed to have been one of those players to ask for a release. Photo: AFP
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Sport /  Golf

PGA Tour raises stakes in fight with Saudi-backed event, denies players releases for LIV Golf Invitational

  • Tour boss Jay Monahan takes bold step in attempt to quash Greg Norman bid to start rival league
  • Phil Mickelson, Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia among those believed to want to play in first tournament in London next month

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Updated: 10:31am, 18 Jul, 2022

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PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan (left) speaks to Ian Poulter during an event in New Orleans last year. Poulter is believed to have been one of those players to ask for a release. Photo: AFP
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan (left) speaks to Ian Poulter during an event in New Orleans last year. Poulter is believed to have been one of those players to ask for a release. Photo: AFP
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