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Toronto Sun
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
LIV Golf tries again to get world ranking points
Published Jul 11, 2025 • 2 minute read Captain Sergio Garcia, of Fireballs GC, hits his shot from the 10th tee during the second round of LIV Golf Dallas at Maridoe Golf Club , Saturday, June 28, 2025 in Carrollton, Texas. AP LIV Golf has applied again to be included in the Official World Golf Ranking, without any indication how it will operate differently from when their first application was rejected nearly two years ago. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The OWGR said in a statement Friday it had received the application and has started the review process to determined if the Saudi-funded league of 54 players would be included. 'The OWGR Board is committed to a thorough evaluation process of all applications, and LIV's application will be reviewed in accordance with OWGR's criteria to ensure fairness, integrity and consistency,' the OWGR said in a statement. The OWGR board has an annual meeting next week at the British Open. The OWGR denied the first application in October 2023 — the first full year of the league — saying it could not fairly measure LIV Golf with two dozen other tours around the world because of what amounted to a closed shop, along with the individual competition potentially being compromised by scores counting toward a team result. Jon McCarthy has something for every golfer, with a notably Canadian slant. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. LIV now has 54 players — 13 four-man teams and two wild cards — and keeps the roster all season except for alternates used in case of injury. Other tours have various forms of qualifying that allow for changes in the field among a larger membership. LIV began a 'promotions' event that offered three spots at the end of 2023, but that was reduced to one spot last year. The leader of the Asian Tour's International Series also gets a spot in LIV provided he's not already a member. World ranking points have been seen as critical to LIV because the four majors — all of which have a seat on the OWGR board — use the ranking to help determined the field. The U.S. Open and British Open this year added a category for top LIV performers. The Masters and PGA Championship use invitations at their discretion to get whom they consider deserving. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. LIV, which once tried to get ranking points by becoming part of the MENA Tour in Africa, formally withdrew its first application in May 2024. Scott O'Neil has replaced Greg Norman as CEO of the Saudi league. He met with Trevor Immelman, the new OWGR chairman at the Masters this year, and Immelman told the AP he has spoken a few times on the phone with O'Neil. Immelman had said the rejection letter sent to LIV in October 2023 was 'quite clear' with the position the board had at the time and any change would start with LIV applying anew. 'We appreciate the interest of LIV Golf — and all the tours — in contributing to the global landscape of men's professional golf through OWGR,' the statement said.
Straits Times
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
LIV Golf takes another swing at world ranking points
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox FILE PHOTO: Jun 28, 2025; Carrollton, Texas, USA; The LIV Golf logo near the first tee during the second round of the LIV Golf Dallas golf tournament at Maridoe Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images/File Photo LIV Golf is making a fresh bid to crack the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) after striking out two years ago, setting up another potential showdown over the Saudi Arabia-backed circuit's place in professional golf's pecking order. LIV Golf's request two years ago was unanimously rejected by OWGR due to concerns about the unconventional 54-hole format with no cuts while the events featured the same 48 players all season. They formally withdrew an application to have players receive world ranking points from its tournaments in March last year but OWGR said they received a new application on June 30 and had commenced a review process. "The OWGR Board is committed to a thorough evaluation process of all applications," Trevor Immelman, the chairman of the OWGR board of directors, said in a statement on Friday. "LIV's application will be reviewed in accordance with OWGR's criteria to ensure fairness, integrity and consistency." The stakes are high for LIV's star-studded roster as world rankings play a key role in determining entry into golf's four majors. The lack of ranking points has seen LIV Golf players tumble down the rankings, with former world number one Dustin Johnson now ranked number 957 in the OWGR. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore ST will have Govt's 'full confidence and support' in its mission to stay relevant: PM Wong Singapore ST will aim to become an indispensable partner to S'pore's communities: Editor Jaime Ho Singapore Heartbeats & Headlines: ST's 180-year legacy comes to life in immersive exhibition Singapore Trusted news, smarter experience with new Straits Times website and app Singapore Man who killed 5-year-old daughter gets life sentence after he appeals against 35-year jail term Singapore Judge declines to void alleged sham marriage in S'pore, says it is for Parliament to decide Asia Malaysian minister urges hotels to be more durian-friendly Business OCBC CEO Helen Wong to retire on Dec 31; Tan Teck Long named successor "We appreciate the interest of LIV Golf – and all Tours – in contributing to the global landscape of men's professional golf through OWGR," Immelman added. "Further updates will be provided as the review progresses." REUTERS
Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
LIV Golf and HSBC announce multi-year partnership
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox FILE PHOTO: Jun 28, 2025; Carrollton, Texas, USA; The LIV Golf logo near the first tee during the second round of the LIV Golf Dallas golf tournament at Maridoe Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images/File Photo LIV Golf and HSBC announced a multi-year partnership on Thursday that will see the London-headquartered bank become the official international banking partner of the Saudi-backed league and sponsor two of its 13 teams. The partnership with HSBC will span the entirety of LIV Golf's 14-event season and start with this week's LIV Golf Andalucia event at Real Club Valderrama in Spain. It also includes team-specific support for twice major champion Bryson DeChambeau's Crushers GC team as well as the Majesticks GC squad that is co-captained by Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Henrik Stenson. "HSBC's track record in supporting and advancing the game of golf is inspiring and admirable, and we are proud to welcome them into LIV Golf's growing roster of global partners,' LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil said in a press release. LIV Golf, which attracted some of the sport's biggest names through mega-money contracts and lucrative purses, is currently in its fourth season with five events remaining on the 2025 schedule. REUTERS
Newsweek
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Open Championship: LIV Golfer Left Dizzy, Quits Qualifying
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Sam Horsfield was disqualified from the Final Qualifier for The Open Championship played on Tuesday at West Lancashire Golf Club. He only played the first nine of the 36 holes scheduled for the event, and by then had a score of 7-over. The disqualification came about because Horsfield left the course after completing the front nine of the first round without notifying the officials. Although the player did not deny that his decision was related to his poor performance, he did explain that he was not in the best physical condition: "I felt completely dizzy and out of it all day," Horsfield posted on Instagram. Sam Horsfield of England reacts after being defeated by James Nitties of Australia in the semi final during day four of the World Super 6 at Lake Karrinyup Country Club on February 11, 2018 in... Sam Horsfield of England reacts after being defeated by James Nitties of Australia in the semi final during day four of the World Super 6 at Lake Karrinyup Country Club on February 11, 2018 in Perth, Australia. MoreThe reason for his "dizziness" had to do with a bad night's sleep, as he himself explained: "I flew back home Sunday night and landed into [London airport] Heathrow at 4pm. By the time I got up to West Lancs, it was about late. Had a bit of dinner and fell asleep at 10:30/11," he said. "At 1AM the fire alarm went off and we had to go stand outside for an hour or so. I eventually got back sleep around 5:30 for a 6am alarm, which I slept thru, but fortunately my caddy woke me up." Horsfield arrived in West Lancashire straight from playing the LIV Golf Dallas at Maridoe Golf Club, where he finished tied for 25th. The three-time DP World Tour winner has competed in three editions of the Open Championship with a made cut (tied for 67th in 2021). Sam Horsfield has responded to the report around him withdrawing from Open Qualifying. A little bit of context goes a long way. — Flushing It (@flushingitgolf) July 1, 2025 LIV Golf players qualified for The Open Championship Lucas Herbert was the only LIV golfer to qualify in West Lancashire, and he did so with mealist honors, finishing first with a score of 8-under. Fellow league players Harold Varner III and Andy Ogletree failed to secure any of the five spots at Royal Portrush that were contested there. Lee Westwood and Dean Burmester also qualified through the final qualifiers. The Englishman did so at the Dundonald Links event, and the South African at the Royal Cinque Ports. Here is the complete list of LIV golfers who have qualified to play in the 2025 Open Championship: Bryson DeChambeau Jon Rahm Tyrrell Hatton Dustin Johnson Brooks Koepka Phil Mickelson Patrick Reed Cameron Smith Jason Kokrak Joaquin Niemann Louis Oosthuizen Carlos Ortiz Tom McKibbin Henrik Stenson John Catlin Lee Westwood Lucas Herbert Dean Burmester This is likely the final list of LIV Golf players at Royal Portrush, as the remaining options to qualify are related to membership in the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour. There is also the possibility that some LIV golfers could receive a special invitation, although this is a remote possibility, as the R&A does not routinely issue such exemptions. More Golf: Open Championship makes stunning qualifying change to benefit fans
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brooks Koepka's Wife Jena Sims Sends Heartfelt Message on Him and Son Crew Moment
Brooks Koepka's Wife Jena Sims Sends Heartfelt Message on Him and Son Crew Moment originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Brooks Koepka's outing at LIV Golf Dallas took a rough turn in his first round, held at Maridoe Golf Club on June 27. After an opening birdie on the 2nd hole, he spiraled with triple bogeys on the 5th and 7th, climbing to +6. Advertisement His frustration boiled over on the 9th, where he smashed a tee marker, sending it toward the gallery, luckily without injuring spectators and soon withdrew due to illness after eight holes, recording a +7 before exiting on the 14th. Following that disappointing weekend, Koepka appears to be on the mend. He recently took to the golf course with his family, wife Jena Sims and their son Crew, to enjoy quality time away from the competitive grind. In a scene captured by Jena on her Instagram Story, Brooks kneeling, guiding little Crew, who is tightly gripping a club. 'Sweetest thing I ever did see,' she said. Brooks Koepka carries his son, Crew, while walking near the no. 4 green with his wife, Jena Sims.© Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network The Koepkas' story began in 2015, when Jena, then an actress and former Miss Georgia Teen USA, slid into Brooks's Instagram DMs. Advertisement The couple met at the Masters that year but didn't start dating until 2017. They married on June 4, 2022, in a beachside ceremony in Turks and Caicos and welcomed Crew a year later. Jena Sims Koepka captures the touching moment between Brooks Koepka and son Crew.@jenamsims/ Their son was born six weeks early and Sims had to undergo a C-section to welcome him. Following that, baby Crew had to remain under intensive care. "He's off oxygen (🙏🏻), breathing on his own, he is starting to take a bottle (in very small amounts) otherwise feeding through his nose. He is meeting tiny milestones every day!" Sims wrote. "Leaving the hospital without your baby is something I wish on no one. It's the hardest thing we've ever done. We have been visiting him as much as possible, and know he's in the absolute best care." Advertisement Everything ended well and Crew came home healthy and fine. With that moment, Koepka is reminding fans and perhaps himself that the sweetest victories come off‑course. And with Jena and Crew by his side, he may well find his way back to form soon. Related: Phil Mickelson Makes Major Career Announcement on Thursday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
