LIV Golf’s ‘sportswashing’ experiment begins today – how we got here and what happens next

Cash. Questions on private integrity. A insurgent golf group difficult the institution. A political story masquerading as sports activities fodder.

The fascinating golf wars have begun with Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson the highest-profile names to defect from the PGA Tour. Together with no less than 14 extra Tour gamers, they've adopted the cash from Saudi Arabia whereas holding their noses.

Mickelson noticed a test from LIV Golf that was reported to be within the $200 million neighborhood. Johnson turned his again on the PGA Tour for a reported $125 million.

Positive, they could cite the tweaked guidelines – smaller fields, no cuts, a team-based component to the competitors, three days of 54 holes slightly than 4 days of 72 – however we all know what's motivating the golfers. They see assured paydays, and large ones.

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