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Time of India
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
LIV Golf's The Duels in the UK: Full schedule, how to watch, players, and streaming details
LIV Golf (Image Source: Getty) LIV Golf (Image Source: Getty) LIV Golf (Image Source: Getty) LIV Golf (Image Source: Getty) LIV Golf (Image Source: Getty) 1 2 LIV Golf's The Duels is lighting up the UK at JCB Golf and Country Club in Staffordshire. This exciting event teams professional golfers with YouTube creators for a quick nine-hole game, perfect for online fans. LIV Golf League's Instagram post invites fans to meet players on July 25, 2025, at 11:30 AM. Running from July 25 to 27, this event brings fun and action for golf fans and YouTube viewers. When, where, and how to watch The Duels with player details The Duels: UK is set to thrill fans at JCB Golf and Country Club in Staffordshire. Here are the key details for watching and enjoying the event: When: July 25 to 27, 2025, with rounds starting at 1:15 PM UK time each day. Where: JCB Golf and Country Club, Staffordshire, known for its stunning course design. How to watch: Stream free on the LIV Golf Plus app (Android/iOS) or LIV Golf YouTube channel, with replays and highlights. The event features six teams in a fast nine-hole scramble, designed for YouTube. Fans can meet creators on-site on Friday at 11:30 AM UK time. This is the fourth stop in the 2025 series, following Miami, Virginia, and Dallas, with Chicago next. No TV broadcast is available, so streaming is the main way to catch the action. Also Read: List of players revealed: YouTube stars join LIV Golf pros for exciting Duels event at UK's JCB Golf and Country Club Why The Duels is a game-changer for golf fans? The Duels mixes pro golfers with YouTube stars, making golf fun for younger audiences. The quick nine-hole format is perfect for online streaming, with videos hitting YouTube soon after the event. Creators like Rick Shiels and Luke Kwon bring huge fan bases, boosting excitement at JCB. The course's iconic island green adds drama to every shot. Fans at the event can enjoy a Fan Village, music, and activities, creating a festival vibe. LIV Golf aims to refresh the sport, and The Duels nails it. Free streaming on LIV Golf Plus and YouTube lets everyone watch pros like Jon Rahm with creators. This event blends sports and digital fun, keeping fans glued from start to finish. The Duels: UK follows LIV Golf's Andalucia stop and the Open Championship, making it a big moment in 2025. JCB's stunning course sets the stage for this creator-pro showdown. Fans get high-energy games and chances to meet stars. The YouTube-first approach connects global audiences. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
List of players revealed: YouTube stars join LIV Golf pros for exciting Duels event at UK's JCB Golf and Country Club
LIV Golf (Image Source: Getty) LIV Golf's The Duels is now in the United Kingdom at JCB Golf and Country Club in Staffordshire. This fun event pairs professional golfers with popular YouTube creators for a quick nine-hole game, specifically designed for the YouTube audience. Fans are excited to see their favorite creators compete against pros, making this a significant event from July 25 to 27, 2025. The list of creators teaming up with pros for The Duels The Duels: UK is the fourth event in LIV Golf's 2025 series, after stops in Miami, Virginia, and Dallas. The following seven creators are joining the event: Luke Kwon Micah Morris Seb Carmichael-Brown Evan Thompson Rick Shiels Keeks Golf Fore Bros. Each creator pairs with a LIV Golf pro to form six teams for a fast nine-hole game. This setup is made to grab young fans on YouTube. These creators are renowned for their entertaining golf videos online, bringing fresh energy to the game. Fans can meet them at JCB Golf and Country Club on Friday, July 25, starting at 11:30 AM. The games will be filmed and shared on YouTube soon after, free for everyone to watch. This mix of golf and online stars makes The Duels special in the 2025 LIV Golf season, attracting fans who love both sports and digital entertainment. Also Read: LIV Golf's revenue soars IOX as league heads to UK's JCB Golf & Country Club, as per CEO Scott O'Neil JCB Golf and Country Club shines as host The JCB Golf and Country Club in Staffordshire is the perfect spot for The Duels: UK. Known for its stunning design by Robin Hiseman, the course features a famous island green on the 17th hole. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Here's what a microbiologist says CNA Read More Undo It's a challenging yet beautiful setting for the creator-pro showdown. The venue also hosts a lively Fan Village, music, and fun activities, creating a festival vibe. Fans attending from July 25 to 27 can enjoy more than just golf, with chances to meet creators and pros. The course's layout suits the fast-paced nine-hole scramble, making every shot exciting for viewers online. This event's setting adds to its appeal, blending top golf with a fun atmosphere, ensuring fans have a great time both in person and watching on YouTube. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Reuters
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Wesley Bryan to appeal suspension for participating in LIV event
April 23 - Wesley Bryan said Wednesday he plans to appeal his PGA Tour suspension for participating in an LIV Golf influencer event earlier this month. "It's been a difficult few weeks for us," Bryan said in a YouTube video. "It's been an emotional roller coaster for sure for everybody in this cart." Bryan, 35, appears in the video with his brother, George. Their "Bryan Bros Golf" YouTube channel, mostly featuring videos of trick shots, had more than 550,000 subscribers as of Wednesday. Bryan has made 134 starts on the PGA Tour, with his lone victory coming at the RBC Heritage in 2017. While building their online business, the Bryan brothers have participated in the PGA Tour's Creator Classic events for golf content creators. It was Wesley Bryan's participation in a similar format for PGA Tour rival LIV Golf that landed him in hot water. He confirmed in Wednesday's video that he was suspended after taking part in LIV's "The Duels" at Doral this month. Bryan, who called his indefinite suspension a "little disagreement" in the video, explained why he participated in the event at Doral. "We had to jump at that opportunity, because all we've ever wanted to do from the Bryan Bros is be able to merge professional and YouTube golf and this was going to be one of those opportunities we've been dreaming of since we got into YouTube golf," he said. According to Golf Digest, Bryan was warned that he could face a suspension if he participated. PGA Tour rules state that members participating in an LIV-backed event face a one-year ban. Bryan said he is appealing because "The Duels" was not a regular LIV event. "I want to be clear I do respect the authorities that are in place at the tour, but because of the ambiguity in the rules and regulations that were written, I do, as a member of the PGA Tour, have a right to appeal their decision of which I plan on exercising," he said. "And I don't feel like when the rule was written it was meant to cover content creation on YouTube. I feel like it was meant to cover organized, professional, high-level golf events."
Daily Mirror
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Phil Mickelson's '£750m offer' to PGA Tour, 'greedy' accusation, Tiger Woods dinner snub
Phil Mickelson has been embroiled in a bitter war of words with the PGA Tour for several years, and his anger has only heightened following the suspension of Wesley Bryan Phil Mickelson remains at loggerheads with the PGA Tour. His feud with the organisation has continued after Wesley Bryan was suspended for participating in a LIV Golf event. Earlier this month, LIV debuted The Duels, a new format that paired six professionals from the Saudi-backed tour with social media influencers. Sergio Garcia, Bubba Watson, Dustin Johnson, Mickelson, and Bryan were all involved. Despite barely playing in recent times and not holding a card, Bryan has been suspended by the PGA Tour. A furious Mickelson called for the US Department of Justice to intervene as he spoke out against the decision. He said: "Here's a question. Normally when an entity violates independent contract law, they deny that it happened and forces the contractor/individual to prove that it did. "In this case the PGA Tour blatantly admits they are illegally banning an independent contractor, so why doesn't they DOJ step in and enforce the law? Why does the individual have to sue to enforcer the law? DOJ do your f****** job!". The tirade is just the latest in several shots Mickelson has taken at the PGA Tour going back to before he even left for LIV... 'Greedy' accusation In early 2022, with rumours running wild over his future, 'Leftie' took a shot at the PGA Tour, accusing it of greed amid his long-held complaint over media rights. He told Golf Digest: "There are many issues, but that is one of the biggest. For me, personally, it's not enough that they are sitting on hundreds of millions of digital moments. They also have access to my shots, access I do not have. "They also charge companies to use shots I have hit. And when I did 'The Match' - there have been five of them - the tour forced me to pay them $1million [£750,000] each time. For my own media rights. That type of greed is, to me, beyond obnoxious." Mickelson also claimed that the Tour controls a vast wealth of media assets worth "roughly $20billion" (£15billion) and countless digital moments that he believes should be owned by the players. The PGA Tour hit back, disputing Mickelson's allegations. An executive told that most players are content with the Tour's financial operations, saying: "I've never seen anybody be really interested in how we generate the money. "There's some conversation about it now because, you know, Phil's making stuff up that's just not true. But in general, they're happy that there's a lot of money that comes from it." According to the Tour, it shares more than half of its annual revenue, which is around $1.5bn (£1.13m), with the players, aligning with the practices of other professional sports leagues. Monahan criticism Mickelson hasn't minced his words when it comes PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan. In November, amid rumours Monahan might ousted if a deal between the Tour and Saudi's PIF became reality, he said: "Golf is in this situation entirely because of [Monahan]". He also said that the Tour chief was "losing trust with his players" and that "there's no unity or path forward with [Monahan] involved in my opinion as well." '$1billion peace offer' In a bombshell claim, Mickelson claimed that he'd proposed a whopping $1 billion (£750m) compromise to the Tour by way of "eight elevated events". Mickelson revealed: "Before I left I brought a $1 billion commitment from a current PGA Tour partner to have 8 elevated events and give equity and ownership in these events to the players. JM's quote was: 'I don't believe the league is going to happen so we won't be doing that'. No vote, no discussion." Apology demand A year into LIV's life, Mickelson demanded an apology from the PGA Tour. That was after it was suggested in a leaked memo that he and others who spoke out against the PGA Tour would be treated harsher than other defectors - if they decided to return. Mickelson declared: "What a colossal waste of time. Not a single player on LIV wants to play PGA Tour. "It would require a public apology and restitution to LIV players for paying millions to Clout media to disparage all of us. A better topic is future sanctions for the many players who now come to LIV." Tiger Woods dinner snub In Alan Shipnuck's 'LIV and Let Die' book, it was alleged that Tiger Woods had Mickelson blocked from a past champions' dinner at the 150th Open Championship in 2022. An unnamed source claimed: "He [Woods] talked to a handful of other [past champions] to get their blessing and then went to the RandA and told them, basically, no one wanted Phil there and it would make the night weird and awkward. Whose side were they going to take, Tiger's or Phil's? That's an easy choice." Still talking up LIV Mickelson remains an unwavering champion of LIV Golf and insists it is superior to the PGA Tour for numerous reasons. Earlier this year, he told The Joe Pomp Show: "You go to a LIV event, you feel different. Here's why: You have music going when you're out on the course. We don't hear little people saying stuff. "So you're not as anxious about having your kids be quiet. There's a fan zone like on the course where you can sit down, take a break, grab some drinks. It's like a little hang. You can take a nap. "They have a kid zone by the clubhouse where, again, you can take a nap, play putt-putt, play games for them and entertain them with a big screen so you can still see what's going on with the golf. "So when you go there, you feel calm. You feel comfortable. It's like, 'OK, our kids had a great time. I was relaxed. I wasn't worried'. I think that's the number one reason why LIV is going to be successful."
Irish Daily Star
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Irish Daily Star
Phil Mickelson's PGA Tour apology demand, $1M accusation, message to Donald Trump's DOJ
Phil Mickelson's ongoing bitterness with the PGA Tour continued after Wesley Bryan was suspended for participating in an LIV Golf event. The Saudi-backed league introduced The Duels earlier this month, a fresh format that paired six pros with social media stars. Sergio Garcia, Bubba Watson, Dustin Johnson, Mickelson, and Bryan were among those teeing off . Bryan, who has rarely played on the PGA Tour recently, joined the fray as a content creator with a booming YouTube channel. Despite not actually holding a PGA Tour card, he was suspended by the organisation. A furious Mickelson took his grievance to the next level by involving Donald Trump's Department of Justice. He posted on social media: "Here's a question. Normally when an entity violates independent contract law, they deny that it happened and forces the contractor/individual to prove that it did. "In this case the PGA Tour blatantly admits they are illegally banning an independent contractor, so why doesn't they DOJ step in and enforce the law? Why does the individual have to sue to enforcer the law? DOJ do your f****** job!". The issue adds to the long list of criticisms Mickelson has hurled at the PGA Tour, which dates back to before he even left for LIV Golf... Mickelson was left furious by Wesley Bryan's suspension (Image: Getty) ' Gree dy' accusation Speaking to Golf Digest in early 2022, Mickelson branded the PGA Tour "greedy" as he aired his long-held unhappiness over media rights. He said: "There are many issues, but that is one of the biggest. "For me, personally, it's not enough that they are sitting on hundreds of millions of digital moments. They also have access to my shots, access I do not have. "They also charge companies to use shots I have hit. And when I did 'The Match' - there have been five of them - the tour forced me to pay them $1 million each time. For my own media rights. That type of greed is, to me, beyond obnoxious." In the same interview, he claimed the Tour were in charge of "roughly $20 billion" in media assets and "hundreds of millions of digital moments" that should belong to the players. Mickelson was complaining about the PGA Tour even before leaving for LIV (Image:) The PGA Tour hit back, challenging the accuracy of Mickelson's statements, with an unnamed executive telling that the majority of players were content. They said: "I've never seen anybody be really interested in how we generate the money. "There's some conversation about it now because, you know, Phil's making stuff up that's just not true. But in general, they're happy that there's a lot of money that comes from it." Rebutting Mickelson's assertions on player revenues, the Tour disclosed that the players receive a significant portion of its earnings, aligning with other major sports organizations: more than 50 per cent of its annual revenue approximating $1.5BN is allocated to the players. Monahan slammed Mickelson has been open about his thoughts on Jay Monahan. In November 2023, he reacted to speculation that the PGA Tour commissioner would be removed from his post if and when a deal between the Tour and LIV's backers was finalised. Mickelson declared on social media that "golf is in this situation entirely because of [Monahan]." He also said that the Tour boss was "losing trust with his players" and that "there's no unity or path forward with [Monahan] involved in my opinion as well." Jay Monahan has been slammed by Mickelson (Image: Getty) '$1billion peace offer' Mickelson went on to disclose details about a proposed $1BN for "eight elevated events" which he had put to the Tour prior to jumping ship to LIV Golf. He detailed: "Before I left I brought a $1 billion commitment from a current PGA Tour partner to have 8 elevated events and give equity and ownership in these events to the players. JM's quote was: 'I don't believe the league is going to happen so we won't be doing that'. No vote, no discussion." Apology demand A year into golf's civil war, Mickelson insisted he and other LIV players should receive an apology from the PGA Tour. This followed a leaked memo insinuating that Mickelson and his fellow outspoken dissenters would receive harsher treatment than other defectors - should they return to the tour. Mickelson said: "What a colossal waste of time. Not a single player on LIV wants to play PGA Tour. It would require a public apology and restitution to LIV players for paying millions to Clout media to disparage all of us. A better topic is future sanctions for the many players who now come to LIV." Tiger Woods snub With tensions between the tours reaching a peak in the summer of 2022, Tiger Woods reportedly blocked Mickelson from a private dinner for past champions before the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews. The bombshell was dropped in Alan Shipnuck's book, 'LIV and Let Die'. An unnamed source claimed: "He [Woods] talked to a handful of other [past champions] to get their blessing and then went to the R&A and told them, basically, no one wanted Phil there and it would make the night weird and awkward. Whose side were they going to take, Tiger's or Phil's? That's an easy choice." Tiger Woods allegedly blocked Mickelson from a private dinner at The Open (Image: PGA TOUR via Getty Images) Still talking up LIV Mickelson continues to champion LIV Golf as the sport's future. Earlier this year, he praised the family-friendly atmosphere on The Joe Pomp Show. He said: "You go to a LIV event, you feel different. "Here's why: You have music going when you're out on the course. We don't hear little people saying stuff." "So you're not as anxious about having your kids be quiet. There's a fan zone like on the course where you can sit down, take a break, grab some drinks. It's like a little hang. You can take a nap. "They have a kid zone by the clubhouse where, again, you can take a nap, play putt-putt, play games for them and entertain them with a big screen so you can still see what's going on with the golf. "So when you go there, you feel calm. You feel comfortable. It's like, 'OK, our kids had a great time. I was relaxed. I wasn't worried'. I think that's the number one reason why LIV is going to be successful."
