One of Australia’s top golfers insists the heavyweight defection of Cameron Smith to LIV Golf has not created a divide and says the Saudi-backed tour is not “pure evil” for golf.Scott held a teleconference with Australian media on Friday to announce his plans to return to home later in the …
Read More »Golf-Kerr accepts special exemption to play in U.S. Women’s Open
Cristie Kerr’s decades-long streak of competing in the U.S. Women’s Open will stretch to a 24th year next month in San Francisco as the former champion accepted a special exemption to play in the tournament, the USGA said on Monday. Kerr, who counts two major victories among her 20 wins …
Read More »Sports News Roundup: McIlroy calls proposed breakaway tour a ‘money grab’; Orioles’ John Means no-hits Mariners and more
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Golf: McIlroy calls proposed breakaway tour a ‘money grab’ Four-times major champion Rory McIlroy said on Wednesday the proposed Super Golf League (SGL) is nothing more than a “money grab” and he remained committed to chasing major victories on the PGA …
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