Controversial Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Tournament Announces Top Participants

Controversial Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Tournament Announces Top Participants
Branding for the forthcoming LIV Golf event, is pictured during a media day for the event, at The Centurion Club in St Albans, north of London, on May 11, 2022. Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images
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Dustin Johnson, and Sergio Garcia are the most notable names among 42 players released by LIV Golf to compete in the Saudi-backed league for the first event scheduled at the tournament, June 11–13, at the Centurion Club outside of London. However, the event reportedly conflicts with PGA guidelines.

Announced in March by LIV CEO and commissioner Greg Norman, the first eight-tournament LIV schedule includes a total prize money of $255 million—with a $25 million total purse for the first tournament.