Jon Rahm,the world No.3 and two-time major champion,had previously insisted he would not cross golf’s bitter divide.
Matt Jones was Greg Norman’s first Australian scalp for the Saudi-funded league. But his fate on the tour next year is in the hands of Cameron Smith.
Australia’s favourite golfing son spent more than three hours conjuring up the most unlikely drought-breaking win. Then it all came undone in three seconds.
No matter how much cash is thrown at getting top sportspeople on board in LIV Golf and the Saudi Pro League,the public is much more picky.
The second round will kick off at both The Lakes and The Australian with Adam Scott,Matt Jones,Hannah Green and Grace Kim to headline the early feature groups.
The defending champion beat home just six rivals in a field of 156 before becoming emotional when describing what he admitted was the worst day of his professional career.
Is getting hammered at the golf really the sport’s future?
The former Olympian concedes his own chances of competing in another Games are gone,but he called on authorities to ensure Smith featured in Paris next year.
Scott says peace deal is uncertain as LIV star hails Norman’s influence on the game.
Chase Koepka delivered LIV Golf marketing nirvana with his Adelaide hole-in-one last year. Now Cameron Smith wants the Australian PGA’s own party hole to make it easier to hit an ace.
He has never been shy in calling out fellow professionals when it comes to the rules of the sport. And the Australian No.1 has broken his silence over a rival’s actions in the closing stages of a multi-million dollar event.