Postcard From Phoenix: A Day Inside Sport’s Party Vortex

Postcard From Phoenix: A Day Inside Sport’s Party Vortex

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The wind was whipping like a blender working overtime on a margarita Thursday morning, and the more than 17,000 people bellied up to the 16th hole at the Phoenix Open acted as if it were last call.If you want cemetery-like quiet, kneel politely before the golf gods …

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PGA Tour Payouts Soar as Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Rains Down Riches

PGA Tour Payouts Soar as Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Rains Down Riches

Tour officials are expected to announce future plans for the high-roller events in the coming weeks, but a principal subject of internal debate has been whether the elevated status should rotate among tournaments. In addition to the tournament in Arizona, where the Thursday morning start was delayed because of frost …

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