All news by author: Joshua Lees

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Brooks Koepka wastes no time posting cryptic reply to Rory McIlroy LIV backtrack
PGA Tour loyalist Rory McIlroy softened his harsh stance towards the LIV Golf setup on Wednesday, and in the hours following Brooks Koepka was quick to take to social media
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Rory McIlroy details key role in LIV Golf merger after meeting Saudi chief
Rory McIlroy emerged as one of LIV Golf's biggest critics, but it appears the Northern Irishman played a key role in kicking off the PGA Tour's framework agreement
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Rory McIlroy admits Jon Rahm was ‘smart’ to make LIV switch and sign £450m deal
Jon Rahm became the latest big-name PGA Tour star to make the LIV Golf switch last month, and the Spaniard has received the surprise backing of his Ryder Cup teammate Rory McIlroy
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McIlroy admits PGA Tour can’t compete with LIV riches and calls for merger
Rory McIlroy initially announced himself as one of LIV Golf's biggest critics, but after the Saudi-backed league's rapid rise, it appears the Northern Irishman has softened his stance
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Schauffele latest to make brand change as doubt cast over Woods' Nike future
The 2024 PGA Tour season gets underway later this week at The Sentry Tournament, and it appears a group of players have opted to make changes to their apparel, including Xander Schauffele
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LIV Golf to dominate, Rory McIlroy to end Masters wait - 2024 Golf predictions
From Rory McIlroy finally getting his hands on a green jacket, to LIV Golf landing yet another big name alongside Jon Rahm, the Mirror Sport team have made their pro golf predictions for 2024
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Sentry Tournament field in full as PGA Tour returns without McIlroy and Rahm
The PGA Tour makes its return later this week, and the new season will get underway at the Kapalua Plantation Course in Hawaii for the 2024 Sentry Tournament
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Jon Rahm loophole could see him play with Rory McIlroy before LIV Golf debut
Jon Rahm became the latest big name to sign with LIV Golf last month, and despite losing his PGA Tour playing rights, he could still tee it up on the DP World Tour
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Rory McIlroy snub explained as PGA Tour returns without world No. 2
The PGA Tour returns for 2024 later this week at the season-opening Sentry Tournament, but the event will go ahead without one of the Tour's biggest names in Rory McIlroy
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Jon Rahm faces unexpected LIV Golf issue despite Greg Norman boast
After his record-breaking move to LIV Golf, Jon Rahm's debut on the breakaway circuit is fast-approaching but the Masters champion is still yet to confirm his four-man team
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PGA Tour star quits Nike Golf as hint over Tiger Woods' future dropped
Tiger Woods' future with Nike Golf remains up in the air heading into 2024, but one of his fellow PGA Tour stars in Jason Day has already opted to end his relationship with the brand
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PGA Tour feel immediate effect of Jon Rahm's LIV switch ahead 2024 season opener
Jon Rahm became the latest big-name PGA Tour star to join LIV Golf last month, but this means that the Spanish star will be unable to defend his Sentry Tournament of Champions title this week
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Patrick Cantlay addresses LIV Golf links after 'taking control' of PGA Tour
Patrick Cantlay is a name that has not been far from controversy in 2023, having been linked with making the move to LIV Golf, as well as 'taking control' of the PGA Tour
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Jon Rahm's LIV Golf comments could come back to haunt him after £450m switch
Jon Rahm became the latest big-name star to join the LIV Golf setup earlier this month, but it is fair to say the Masters champion has not always been keen on the breakaway league
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Viktor Hovland tipped to become world No. 1 after receiving Jon Rahm backing
Viktor Hovland ended 2023 in style, becoming the FedEx Cup champion and helping Europe win the Ryder Cup, and his teammate Jon Rahm has backed him for more success in the New Year
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Phil Mickelson speaks out as PGA Tour miss LIV Golf merger deadline
The PGA Tour's December 31 framework agreement deadline with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia is set to be missed and LIV Golf loyalist Phil Mickelson has had his say
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Hugo Lloris one of the lowest-paid goalkeepers in MLS as contract details emerge
Hugo Lloris has became the latest big name player to make the move to Major League Soccer by joining LAFC, brining his 11-year stay with Tottenham Hotspur to an end
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Jon Rahm, Ryder Cup controversy and LIV vs PGA Tour - Golf's wild 2023 in review
From the framework agreement to Jon Rahm's record-breaking LIV Golf deal, it has been yet another year of drama in professional golf, and here is a look at every twist and turn along the way
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LIV's revenue dwarfed by Rahm's £450m bonus in worrying report for Saudi league
Jon Rahm was handed an eye-watering £450 million to join the LIV Golf setup earlier this month, but it appears despite their support, there is not much return for their Saudi Arabian backers
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LIV Golf champion opens up on 'lopsided' trade after Kopeka teammate fallout
Talor Gooch became a shock trade in the LIV Golf offseason, as the 2023 individual champion made the move to Brooks Koepka's Smash GC in place of Matthew Wolff
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Phil Mickelson claimed LIV Golf 'wouldn't want' Rory McIlroy at height of feud
Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy have found themselves on opposite sides of the PGA Tour's ugly feud with LIV Golf, and there has certainly been no love lost between the pair in that time
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LIV poaching policy shows Saudis are done waiting in the wings for PGA Tour
LIV Golf acquired their biggest signing yet in Jon Rahm earlier this month, and the Saudi-backed league have also attempted to lure in a number of other PGA Tour stars too
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Bryson DeChambeau issues warning to PGA Tour with bold LIV Golf prediction
Bryson DeChambeau became one of the big names to join LIV Golf last summer, and the American has backed the breakaway league to assert its dominance in the coming years
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Fleetwood's regret over Fowler's odd decision which gifted Europe Ryder Cup
Tommy Fleetwood secured the winning point at this year's Ryder Cup after his American rival in the Sunday singles, Rickie Fowler, conceded the match at the 17th
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Reynolds and McElhenney take another financial hit after 'losing loads of money'
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have revolutionised the football club and town of Wrexham in recent years, but it has come at quite a cost for the Hollywood stars