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Telegraph
15 hours ago
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- Telegraph
LIV Golf to stop paying player fines in blow to Europe's Ryder Cup team
LIV Golf has informed its players that it will not go on paying DP World Tour fines after this year, in a move which could have severe repercussions for the Europe Ryder Cup team. Since the formation of the breakaway league in 2022, the rebels who have signed have done so knowing that financial penalties imposed by the European circuit for jumping ship would be settled for them by their Saudi paymasters. Telegraph Sport has discovered that, so far, LIV has sent in roughly £15m in sanctions with the potential for another £8-10m in outstanding fines, should an appeal launched by the likes of Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton prove unsuccessful. That hearing will now take place after next month's Ryder Cup, meaning that Rahm and Hatton will remain eligible to play in Luke Donald's side at Bethpage Black. However, the appeal should be held in the months thereafter and considering it is expected to lose – given the precedent set two years ago when the DP World Tour won a lengthy legal battle against legends such as Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood over its right to fine and suspend players – many more millions will be heading in the direction of Wentworth HQ. That latest economic injection would naturally be most welcomed by the Tour, but it would come with a huge headache when LIV turns off the tap and the players are expected to pay the fines out of their own funds if they wish to remain as Tour members and thus eligible for the Ryder Cup. In a letter to Tour chief executive Guy Kinnings, Rahm's manager starkly spelt out that the former world No 1 'has no intention of paying any fines' and it must be questioned if Hatton would be prepared to cough up what would be expected to amount to at least £1m per season. The same would apply to Northern Irishman Tom McKibbin, who joined LIV in January, and former DP World Tour player of the year Adrian Meronk. With no end in sight, would they agree to keep paying the ever-increasing reparations to ensure they could remain members? The questions would not finish there. After resigning his Tour membership in the wake of the lost appeal, Garcia has rejoined this season to try to qualify for the Ryder Cup, a quest that appears doomed. LIV paid almost £1m to help Garcia to regain his card. Of course, all of this could be averted if the Tour changes its rules and, as Rahm's manager said in the letter, 'play on the DP World Tour without concern for pending penalties, with some of the best players in the world in some of his favourite countries and in front of the incredible European fans'. But such a stand-down would cause friction among the members who have stayed loyal and rejected the Saudi cash. 'There would be outrage if the Tour caved in,' one insider told Telegraph Sport. 'The point is that the Tour fully expected the peace negotiations between the PGA Tour and the Saudis to have been settled by now, so they kicked this can down the road happy in the belief it wouldn't matter. But with no deal in the pipeline – anything but, in fact – there is a huge problem looming. 'And at this point, unless the impasse between the two parties is broken, or the Tour changes its rules or even quits the strategic alliance with the PGA Tour and rows in with the Saudis, it is inevitable that the Europe Ryder Cup will be weakened for the match in Ireland in 2027. These are uncertain times and there is a lot of angst about what happens next.' There certainly is and the issue has been a talking point on the range at the JCB Golf and Country Club near Uttoxeter this week, where the LIV Golf UK event begins on Friday. Rahm, Hatton and Bryson DeChambeau are the favourites, alongside Joaquin Niemann. The latter has stunned the game by splitting with coach Eduardo Miquel and caddie Gary Stephens in the wake of last week's missed cut at The Open, despite the Chilean having won more than £13m in 2025 to top the LIV standings with events to go in the individual race for the near £15m bonus.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
CALUM CROWE: Sergio's outburst was the last straw ... these childish tantrums can no longer be tolerated
For a player who was once adored by the crowds at the Open Championship, a Ryder Cup legend who so nearly won the Claret Jug on multiple occasions, Sergio Garcia's drift into irrelevance has been a sad sight. Having made the decision to take the money and join LIV Golf from its inception in 2022, Garcia's bank balance may be bursting at the seams but his decline has been undeniable. Compare that to Justin Rose. Only six months younger than Garcia, Rose still regularly contends to win majors deep into his mid-40s. The Spaniard, meanwhile, relies on exemptions just to be able to play at all. And yet, despite all of that, Garcia still featured in the final-round coverage last Sunday at Royal Portrush - albeit for the wrong reasons. A wayward tee shot on the second saw the red mist descend to match Garcia's shirt. He angrily swiped his driver and slammed the clubhead into the ground, duly snapping it in two. To his credit, he still went on to shoot 68 despite having to play the rest of his round without a driver, but it was still a deeply unedifying moment for a man who was once so popular. Tyrrell Hatton has become one of the poster boys for bad behaviour on the golf course, including this meltdown at last month's US Open The red mist descended and matched the colour of Sergio Garcia's shirt during final round of The Open at Portrush Even Bob MacIntyre let himself down with occasional shows of petulance at Portrush It was also the latest in a growing list of such incidents. Whether it's fury on the fairways, tee-box tantrums, or blow-ups in the bunkers, these meltdowns are becoming a stain on the sport. We live in an age where these moments of rage are clipped and then shared on social media. They are trivialised and turned into moments of humour when they ought to be a source of embarrassment. At the US Open last month, pictures were shared online of the damage Wyndham Clark had caused to the locker room at Oakmont. Breaking a club is one thing, but destroying property that is not your own is a whole different level of arrogance and self-entitlement. Clark has since apologised but Oakmont have suspended him. He is banned from setting foot on the property and they will not reconsider that stance until he has repaid the damages in full and undertaken anger-management sessions. At the very same tournament, Rory McIlroy, the most globally-popular player in the game, was throwing clubs around and smashing a tee box at Oakmont. Rory McIlroy smashed a tee box during the US Open at Oakmont last month Tyrrell Hatton reacts with fury after a poor shot at the Dubai Desert Classic in January The damage allegedly caused to a locker room at Oakmont last month by an enraged Wyndham Clark Wyndham Clark has since been banned by Oakmost until he repairs the damage and takes anger-management course At a LIV Golf event in Dallas last month, five-time major champion Brooks Koepka smashed a tee box directly into a crowd of fans who were positioned only a few yards away. Fortunately, it didn't hit anyone. Tyrrell Hatton is in a league of his own with this stuff. At this year's USPGA Championship, the foul-mouthed Englishman was heard ranting and branding his driver a 'piece of s*** c***'. Only last season, during the DP World Tour Championship, another Hatton meltdown saw him snap a club in two. That led to Ewen Murray, the venerable voice of golf on Sky Sports, describing Hatton as 'a terrible influence on the next generation'. It's almost at the point now where it feels like Hatton has become a caricature of himself. Bob MacIntyre doesn't get a pass here either. For all we celebrate the Scot as a world-class talent, which he undoubtedly is, he still lets himself down at times with ill-tempered outbursts. In the third round at Portrush last weekend, MacIntyre was throwing clubs around and lashing out by taking a swipe at his own golf bag. All of this came just a few days after MacIntyre had explained how he still 'loses the plot' and 'breaks things' when things aren't going his way on the golf course. It does make you wonder what sort of example all of this sets for young kids. Sure, it should also be said that MacIntyre does more than most in terms of devoting his time to the next generation. Watching him at the Scottish Open recently, no player spent more time signing all kinds of hats, gloves and balls after his rounds. In that respect, he is a credit to himself. In terms of these outbursts on the course, however, he is not playing in the monthly medal at Glencruitten any more. The eyes of the world are watching him and he should learn to behave appropriately. Garcia, pictured during his final round at Portrush, had earlier snapped his driver in two after a wayward tee shot If any amateur golfer were to go around snapping clubs, smashing tee boxes, or having a swipe at their bag, they would be hauled up in front of the club committee and asked to explain themselves. Golf prides itself on etiquette. From a young age, we are taught to show respect, to replace divots, repair pitchmarks, rake bunkers, always shout fore when appropriate, always shake hands after a round - and never to throw clubs. MacIntyre was praised a few years ago when he collared his playing partner Kyle Stanley for failing to shout fore. He was absolutely right to do so. That was based on values, etiquette, and doing the right thing. Throwing clubs around should fall under the same bracket. These things matter. Pros shouldn't be treated any differently. Their petulance is not something to be celebrated or trivialised. For example, the DP World Tour put out a video a couple of years ago branded: 'Tyrrell Hatton, the angry golfer'. It featured all of his many tantrums and meltdowns over the years and was clearly intended to be funny. It was a poor reflection on the sport that the game's authorities were not only failing to discourage his behaviour, but were actively promoting it in some instances. As a sport, golf can make you angry. We all know that. At the last estimation, a solid 90 per cent of all golfers admitted to the odd sweary word here and there, while the other 10 per cent were liars. But for those frustrations to boil over into something more physical is the point where a line is being crossed. It should not be normalised and it is certainly not acceptable. Scottie is earning his stripes but he's still no Tiger Scottie Scheffler has been the most dominant player on the planet these past couple of years, with his brilliance setting the bar for everyone else. But comparisons with Tiger Woods are still premature and wide of the mark. Woods transcended the sport. He redefined golf. He could win a tournament by six shots and it would still feel exciting. He was box-office entertainment. Scheffler, by contrast, doesn't have the same level of appeal. As a character and personality, he lacks charisma and star quality. Scheffler celebrates his runaway victory at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland last weekend But he lacks the charisma of his legendary predecessor and fellow American Tiger Woods His comments last week about how the joy of winning lasts no more than a few minutes came across as insincere and did him no favours in terms of winning new fans. That's not to downplay the quality of golf he is producing. But to put him in the same bracket as Woods still feels like a bit of a stretch. Scheffler has profited from so many of his closest competitors defecting to LIV Golf. That's not his fault, of course, but the fields on the PGA Tour are now undoubtedly weaker than three or four years ago. To win four majors before the age of 30 takes some doing. But it should also be noted that Jordan Spieth had won three by the age of 23 and hasn't won any more since his triumph at Royal Birkdale in 2017. Back then, everyone was falling over themselves to make the same comparisons between Spieth and Woods. As the younger American would now testify, golf has a habit of getting away from you when you least it expect it. Tiger very much remains in a league of his own. Taylor's meteoric rise outshone his fall from grace Josh Taylor will go down as one of the all-time greats. Not only in Scotland, but as one of the best British boxers there's ever been. His rise to become an undisputed world champion at light-welterweight - cleaning out the division against top-level opponents - remains one of the great feats by any British fighter. Josh Taylor was an unstoppable champion when the Scottish fighter was at his peak Taylor had no easy nights either He was relentlessly going up against the very best of the best. In the end, it burnt him out. He had nothing left to give. As written in these pages after his defeat to Ekow Essuman in May, there comes a point in every elite fighter's career when it becomes impossible to reconcile the desire to carry on with the reality of what is unfolding in the ring. Taylor's run of defeats and his fall from grace over the past couple of years was sad to see, but it shouldn't diminish what an outstanding talent he was in his prime.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
LIV Golf UK and 3M Open 2025 betting tips, free bets and latest golf odds
LIV golf's leading lights take centre stage as their circuit hits the UK this week, with a chance to showcase their talents while the PGA Tour serves up the low-key 3M Open. There were a record twenty LIV players in last week's Open line-up. But they did not exactly cover themselves in glory, with only Bryson DeChambeau finishing in the top 15. DeChambeau was never going to do any better than a share for tenth after starting with an absolute shocker - a seven over par 78. But the way he played after that - shooting rounds of 65-68-64 - has predictably seen him installed as a 9-2 favourite for this week's LIV UK event at the swanky JCB club near Uttoxeter. Free bet offers from our betting partners LIV UK betting tips DeChambeau did not really take a shine to the JCB course at first last year, opening with a two over par 74. Just as he did at Portrush, he bounced back strongly to play the next 36 holes in ten under. But he still finished five shots behind the winner, Jon Rahm. As the defending champion, and a permanent fixture on LIV leaderboards, Rahm was another contender to head the market. But he is widely available at 11-2, largely because he failed to get anything going at the Open. He finished a disappointing joint 34th. Scottie Scheffler showed last week - and on countless occasions - that favourite backers are often well rewarded in the golf markets. But not always, and I definitely feel there we can dig up some value elsewhere at the JCB. Tyrrell Hatton will have his followers after playing well at Portrush before stumbling with a ragged final round. But his 13-2 odds also look skinny, and I reckon Talor Gooch could follow up his LIV Valderrama victory with another bold showing. That Valderrama win was 16-1 Gooch's fourth since he signed for LIV. He could also benefit from putting his feet up while DeChambeau and co were handling the stress of a Major championship. Cameron Tringale caught the eye in Spain as well, recovering from a two over par opening round to claim a share of seventh. At 28-1, he could be worth an each way interest. Tom McKibbin is also a 28-1 chance, and I am prepared to forgive him a sub-standard showing at the Open, where he was under huge pressure as a Northern Ireland golfer. McKibbin missed the cut after rounds of 72-73. So no real disasters. He has finished fifth and fourth in the last two LIV events, and looks sure to win soon. Dustin Johnson showed glimpses of his old form at Portrush, and is an interesting proposition at 33-1. His second round 64 at Valderrama offers further encouragement, and despite only just making the top twenty here last year, he improved with every round. Branden Grace is the man who stands out among the players at big prices. His 80-1 looks generous considering he finished in a share of second place in Spain. ********************************************************** Most of the PGA Tour's big names are taking a week off after their Portrush exertions. But there are a few familiar faces in the 3M Open field, hoping to boost their position in the FedEx Cup dash for cash. Chris Gotterup was on fire in the UK, seeing off Rory McIlroy and a host of other star names to win the Scottish Open, before taking third place in the Open. It is a surprise to see him teeing it up again in Minnesota. But I guess when you're on a hot streak you want to get as much out of it as you can. I'm just concerned Gotterup will find it difficult to summon up enough enthusiasm this week. The bookies obviously share that view and he is only fourth best in the market, behind Sam Burns, Maverick McNealy, and Wyndham Clark. Like DeChambeau, Clark finished like a train at Portrush after a dismal start. At 16-1, the former US Open champion looks the pick of the quartet at the top of the market. If Emiliano Grillo can reproduce the form that saw him finish runner-up at the John Deere he would be right in this. So odds of 33-1 look reasonable. Kevin Yu is a golfer on the upgrade. He has an each way shout at 40-1. And 125-1 shot Joe Highsmith looks the best of the players at three figure odds. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chase their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry, or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here. For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to *Midnite: 18+ New UK customers. Bet £10 on accas with 4+ legs, min odds 3/1 (4.0). Get 4x £5 Free Bets and 50 Free Spins, valid for 7 days on selected bets and games only. 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Arab News
4 days ago
- Sport
- Arab News
How all 20 LIV Golfers finished at The Open Championship
LIV Golf's major drought will extend into 2026, but the breakaway league did have a surprise top-10 finisher at Royal Portrush for The Open Championship. A breakdown of how each of the 20 LIV players fared at Royal Portrush. 1. Bryson DeChambeau (-9, T10) DeChambeau leading the LIV pack would not have been a surprise at the start of the week despite his shaky history on links courses. But his rally to a tie for 10th was especially impressive considering his 78 on Thursday left DeChambeau ahead of only seven players in the entire field. The two-time US Open champion fired a 65 on Friday to make the cut on the number and then posted 68-64 over the weekend to finish at 9 under. DeChambeau's 64 on Sunday tied champion Scottie Scheffler (second round) for the low round of the tournament. 2. Tyrrell Hatton (-7, T16) The Englishman played his way onto the first page of the leaderboard through 54 holes, but Hatton's legendary temper was on full display during a disappointing 72 on Sunday. After battling to stay in contention on the front nine, Hatton went 1 over on the back to slide out of the top-20. 3. Dustin Johnson (-6, T23) There was a D.J. sighting on the weekend of a major for the first time since The Open last year. It didn't appear the drought was going to be snapped after opening with a 73, but Johnson went 69-67-69 to quietly move his way up the leaderboard. T4. Sergio Garcia (-3, T34) Desperately trying to regain his form in time to convince European captain Luke Donald to consider him for the Ryder Cup, Garcia also made the cut on the number and then closed with a 68 for his low round of the tournament. T4. Jon Rahm (-3, T34) After solid showings at each of the first three majors of the year, Rahm admitted he just couldn't find his groove at Royal Portrush. His low round was a 69 on Saturday, and the Spaniard was never a factor this week. T4. Lee Westwood (-3, T34) The Englishman qualified for The Open for the first time in three years and then made some early noise by going 3 under through his first seven holes of the tournament. Westwood wasn't able to maintain the momentum for 72 holes and closed with a 73 that included a triple bogey on Sunday. 7. Jason Kokrak (-2, T40) Kokrak hasn't made many waves with his performance and cruised his way through four rounds at Royal Portrush without breaking 70. But that was good enough for a T40 — the best finish among players who failed to post at least one score in the 60s this week. 8. Henrik Stenson (-1, T45) The 2016 Open champion rebounded from an opening 75 to make the cut on the number. The author of one of the most dramatic finishes in Open history was unable to generate much drama over the weekend this time, closing 69-71. 9. Marc Leishman (E, T52) Leishman book-ended a 73 and a 75 with a pair of 68s. The Australian was never really a threat after going 3 over through his first 12 holes of the event. Leishman did go 4 under over the next 40 holes but was unable to maintain the momentum. Many take shots at LIV's 54-hole format, and Leishman is one of several who again struggled on Sunday. 10. Phil Mickelson (+1, T56) A hole-out as part of an opening 70 was Mickelson's highlight for the week. He faded with a 72 on Friday that was followed by a 76 on Saturday. Mickelson did rebound for a closing 67 that saw him climb 10 spots on the leaderboard. 11. Dean Burmester (+3, T61) The South African made the cut with a stroke to spare but then tumbled with a 76 on Saturday. After opening the final round with three bogeys through four holes, Burmester did recover to post five birdies en route to a 69. Missed the cut: Joaquin Niemann (144) Carlos Ortiz (145) Tom McKibbin (145) John Catlin (146) Lucas Herbert (146) Patrick Reed (147) Luis Oosthuizen (148) Brooks Koepka (149) Cam Smith (150) The 20 LIV Golf players will now have a few days to relax locally before joining their league mates for this week's LIV Golf IK starting Friday at the JCB Golf & Country Club.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
How each LIV Golf player finished in the 2025 British Open at Royal Portrush
It was a tale of the first 18 holes and the rest of the 2025 British Open for Bryson DeChambeau. He shot 78 in the opening round at Royal Portrush and looked well on the way to missing the cut in his second straight major. Instead, he flipped a switch and instead shot under par the next three days and earned himself a top-10 finish with a stellar closing 54 holes, finishing as the lowest LIV golfer on the leaderboard. Here's how every LIV Golf player finished in the 2025 British Open. LIV Golf finishers at 2025 British Open Bryson DeChambeau, 9 under, T-10 Tyrrell Hatton, 7 under, T-16 Dustin Johnson, 6 under, T-23 Jon Rahm, 3 under, T-34 Sergio Garcia, 3 under, T-34 Lee Westwood, 3 under, T-34 Jason Kokrak, 2 under, T-40 Henrik Stenson, 1 under, T-45 Marc Leishman, even par, T-52 Phil Mickelson, 1 over, T-56 Dean Burmester, 3 over, T-61 Which LIV golfers did not make the cut? Joaquin Niemann, 2 over Carlos Ortiz, 3 over Tom McKibbin, 3 over John Catlin, 4 over Lucas Herbert, 4 over Patrick Reed, 5 over Louis Oosthuizen, 6 over Brooks Koepka, 7 over Cameron Smith, 8 over
