NORTH PLAINS, Ore. — Paul Casey, the Englishman ranked No. 26 on the earth, has joined the Saudi Arabia-funded LIV Golf tour.
Casey, who hasn’t performed a match spherical since March due to accidents, plans to make his LIV debut this month on the Trump Nationwide Golf Membership in Bedminster.
Casey, 44, has gained 21 instances as an expert, together with thrice on the PGA Tour and 15 instances on the European tour. He has been on 5 Ryder Cup groups.
On the LIV tour, Casey will be a part of the crew Crushers GC, captained by Bryson DeChambeau.
The upstart LIV collection, fronted by CEO Greg Norman and funded by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, goals to problem the PGA Tour. It has lured golfers, together with Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson, with the promise of huge signing bonuses, hefty prize purses and fewer occasions.
Gamers at LIV occasions compete for a $20 million purse, with a further $5 million prize fund for a crew competitors.
On Saturday, Branden Grace gained LIV Golf’s first cease on American soil, an occasion that drew critics and protestors alike due to the upstart collection’ funding by Saudi Arabia.
Grace closed with a 7-under 65 on Saturday to complete at 13 beneath within the 54-hole match at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Membership. The 34-year-old South African gained $4 million.
Charl Schwartzel gained the London occasion (and crew portion) and made $4.75 million. Fields are capped at 48 golfers and there aren't any cuts.
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