It has been confirmed that people like Sergio Garcia and others who have joined LIV will be fined and banned from DP World Tour events.
The DP World Tour has confirmed that players who have joined LIV will be fined and suspended from future tournaments, including the Scottish Open in July.
Players who took part in the inaugural LIV Golf event at the Centurion Club from 9 to 11 June will be fined £ 100,000 and suspended from the following events: Genesis Scottish Open and Barbasol Championship (7 to 10 June). July) and the Barracuda Championship (July). 14-17).
Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Sergio Garcia joined the Saudi-backed fugitive company in Hertfordshire earlier this month despite not having received communications to do so.
The PGA Tour banned all members indefinitely just minutes after players arrived at the Centurion Club, but the DP World Tour delayed a decision.
The DP World Tour has also confirmed that participation in additional conflicting tournaments without the required release “may incur further sanctions”.
Keith Pelley, executive director of the DP World Tour, said: “Every action someone takes in life has a consequence and is no different in professional sport, especially if a person decides to break the rules. This is what has happened. here with several of our members.
“Many members I’ve spoken to over the past few weeks have expressed the view that those who have chosen this route have not only despised them and our Tour, but also the meritocratic ecosystem of professional golf that has been the basis of our game for the last half year. century and that will also be the basis on which we will build the next 50 years.
“Their actions are not fair to most of our members and they undermined the Tour, so we are taking the actions we announced today.”
Notable names lined up for the upcoming LIV event in Portland
Player Country World Ranking Dustin Johnson USA 16 Brooks Koepka USA 19 Abraham Ancer Mexico 20 Louis Oosthuizen South Africa 23 Bryson DeChambeau USA 30 Patrick Reed USA 38 Talor Gooch USA 39 Sergio Garcia Spain 59 Phil Mickelson USA 83 Lee Westwood England 85
“Only once in the knuckles”
Analysis by Sky Sports News journalist Jamie Weir:
“We have been waiting calmly to see what the DP World Tour’s response would be to the LIV rebels, to the players who decided to break the sanctions and play in this first LIV event.
“We have it now and it’s important to point out that this is just a punishment to play in this first event. They have been fined £ 100,000. This will not leave them in the lurch because LIV Golf has made it clear that they will pay. are imposed on any player, but have also been suspended from participating in three DP World Tour tournaments.
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The DP World Tour has sent a strong message to the LIV Golf rebels with the suspension and fine to players who decide to join LIV Golf
The DP World Tour has sent a strong message to the LIV Golf rebels with the suspension and fine to players who decide to join LIV Golf
“As things stand, this is not as serious as the suspension given to PGA Tour players, they have been suspended from now on for all PGA Tour events.
“They have been removed from the FedExCup standings. European Tour players are still racing in Dubai and this statement has not yet banned them at any future DP World Tour events. He says participation in additional contentious tournaments without the required releases it may be incurring more penalties.This “pot” is probably a “will” I would imagine.
“Right now it’s just a knuckle rap for DP World Tour players and it still leaves a lot of questions unanswered: what will be the nature of the relationship between the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour in the future? I understand that the talks are underway at the moment for the PGA Tour to acquire a greater share in the productions of the European Tour and further strengthen this alliance between the two tours.
“And what does that mean for the future of the Ryder Cup? I think it’s a big question and a big concern for many golf fans.
“Because, right now, you need to play four DP World Tour events to be eligible to be part of the Ryder Cup team. If you are not playing any DP World Tour events in the future, you can be on the team. of the Ryder Cup and what does that mean for what is a tournament that everyone loves and has so much affection for?
“I think there are a lot of unanswered questions in this statement.”
McIlroy on LIV rebels “duplicates” | Monahan: We can’t win the gun race in cash
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Rory McIlroy says he was surprised by Brooks Koepka’s decision to join the LIV-backed invitation series, Saudi Arabia.
Rory McIlroy says he was surprised by Brooks Koepka’s decision to join the LIV-backed invitation series, Saudi Arabia.
Rory McIlroy called the players who have joined the LIV Golf Series “duplications” for the way they have handled their PGA Tour break.
Four-time big winner Brooks Koepka is the latest renowned player to leave the PGA Tour to join the controversial breakaway series, joining people like Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau and Phil Mickelson.
Koepka retired from the last PGA Tour event, the Travelers Championship in Connecticut, which began Thursday, and will compete in the second LIV event in Portland next week. The 32-year-old’s decision comes after he appeared to indicate he would not join the Tour when asked before the US Open last week.
When asked if he was surprised by Koepka’s decision before it was officially announced, the Northern Irishman said, “Am I surprised? Yes, from what he said earlier.
“I think that’s why I’m surprised a lot of these guys because they say one thing and then they do another and I don’t get it.
“I don’t know if it’s for legal reasons or if they can’t – I have no idea – but it’s quite duplicity on their part to say one thing and then do another, in public and in private.”
LIV Golf later confirmed Wednesday that Koepka had joined the runaway tour and will compete at the Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in Portland.
In response to Koepka’s departure, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said: “I am disappointed that Brooks Koepka has left and joined the LIV Golf series.
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