All news by author: Joshua Lees

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LIV star sets sights on PGA Championship and Olympic spot despite ranking blow
David Puig has turned his attention to the Asian Tour in recent weeks, as the LIV Golf star looks to gain some much-needed points in the Official World Golf Ranking
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Anthony Kim handed latest reality check as LIV star's rusty return continues
Anthony Kim competed in his first event away from LIV Golf since making a shock return - but he missed the cut at the Asian Tour's International Series event in Macau
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5 LIV Golf stars miss cut after desperate bid to gain world ranking points
Several LIV Golf stars headed over to the Asian Tour for their International Series event in Macau - but it proved to be a week to forget for five breakaway league members
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McIlroy and Spieth's awkward relationship before Players Championship debate
Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth were involved in a lengthy ruling debate at the Players Championship on Thursday, and it is not the first time the pair have been locked in conversation
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PGA Tour star launches club into lake at The Players in furious outburst
Adam Hadwin endured a nightmare finish to his opening round at the Players Championship, hitting his approach at the 18th into the water, and his club soon followed
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Anthony Kim and Sergio Garcia get brutal reality check away from LIV Golf riches
A number of LIV Golf stars are in action at this week's International Series event in Macau, but the opening round proved to be a tough one for both Sergio Garcia and Anthony Kim
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McIlroy speaks out on awkward on-course confrontation with Spieth and Hovland
Rory McIlroy was involved in a lengthy conversation with his playing partners at this week's Players Championship after finding the water off the tee at the seventh
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Spieth confronts McIlroy as PGA Tour stars involved in heated rules debate
Rory McIlroy's tee shot on the seventh at Players Championship found the water, but the following penalty drop led to a lengthy debate between the Northern Irishman and Jordan Spieth
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Justin Thomas aims brutal shot at LIV Golf star over Masters dig at Rory McIlroy
Justin Thomas spoke about the quality of the Players Championship field this week amid the split between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, and the 2021 could not resist a jibe at Talor Gooch
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Golf news live as marquee group headlines Players Championship pairings
It was another action-packed weekend of golf across the PGA Tour and LIV Golf setup, and you can keep up to date with all the fallout - as well as build-up to the Players - via our live blog
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LIV Golf stars 'want to come back' to PGA Tour as bombshell claim emerges
It is expected that LIV Golf stars will be welcomed back by the PGA Tour as part of a deal with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, but an agreement is yet to be signed off
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Anthony Kim gives realistic assessment as he takes action after rocky LIV start
Anthony Kim made a shock to return to professional golf earlier this month after signing with LIV Golf, and now the 38-year-old is turning his attention to the Asian Tour
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Scottie Scheffler gets last laugh as Rory McIlroy advice comes back to haunt him
Scottie Scheffler landed his second Arnold Palmer Invitational title at Bay Hill on Sunday, after the world No. 1 found some much-needed form on the putting surface
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Doubt cast over Tiger Woods' future as Rory McIlroy shares 'unpopular' opinion
Tiger Woods was expected to return to the PGA Tour for this month's Players Championship, but the 15-time major winner has not been included in the field at TPC Sawgrass
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Major champion agrees with Rory McIlroy's dramatic PGA Tour shakeup plan
Rory McIlroy had no concerns about sharing his 'unpopular' opinion on the future of the PGA Tour at this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational, and one major champion agrees
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Paul Casey sums up Bryson DeChambeau after LIV Golf no-show and Ryder Cup snub
Crushers GC won yet another LIV Golf title in Hong Kong on Sunday, and despite skipping the post-tournament press conference, Paul Casey spoke highly of his captain Bryson DeChambeau
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Cam Smith fumbles £3.1m LIV Golf payout after playoff heartbreak in Hong Kong
Cam Smith fought his way into contention to win LIV Hong Kong on Sunday, but the former Open champion missed out in agonising fashion, losing to Abraham Ancer in a playoff
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Anthony Kim gets better of Phil Mickelson as LIV star shakes off 12-year rust
Anthony Kim had endured a tricky start to life with LIV Golf after 12 years away from competition, but the 38-year-old showed a glimmer of his former self in Hong Kong on Sunday
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Anthony Kim set for first event away from LIV after 12-year exile from PGA Tour
Anthony Kim joined LIV Golf after spending 12 years away from the professional game - and now he has opted to tee it up away from the breakaway circuit later this month
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Hatton shares flaw in LIV format after making 'coin toss' claim over Saudi move
Tyrrell Hatton became one of the biggest names to make the move to LIV Golf ahead of the 2024 campaign - but there is one aspect of the format he is struggling to adapt to
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McIlroy delivers 'unpopular' opinion that will make PGA Tour 'best of the best'
Rory McIlroy has been one of golf's most vocal stars over the state of the sport in recent years, and the Northern Irishman believes his latest opinion will not be a popular one
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Joaquin Niemann makes feelings clear on LIV future - 'I agree with Rory McIlroy'
Joaquin Niemann has is LIV Golf's most in-form star so far in 2024, and the former PGA Tour star is an agreement with Rory McIlroy when it comes to the future of the sport
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Golf news live - Open announce rule change impacting Mickelson as Rahm takes aim
The world of golf has once again been dominated by LIV Golf this week, as the Saudi-backed league revealed it had given up on acquiring world ranking recognition
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Transgender golfer banned from women's tour to 'ensure a level playing field'
Hailey Davidson won the NXXT Women's Classic in January, but the transgender star has been dealt a huge blow by the NXXT Golf Tour in her hopes of climbing through the women's game
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Forgotten LIV Golf star reminds McIlroy and rivals of major-winning ability
Martin Kaymer has endured a tough spell on the golf course since joining LIV Golf - but the former world No.1 showed a glimmer of his former self in Hong Kong on Friday