N.J.-based USGA caught in showdown between PGA Tour, Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series

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Two-time major champion Dustin Johnson headlines the field announced for the first event on the LIV Golf Invitational Series, which takes place next week in London, England.

previously reported “PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has told players that they will face discipline, including potential suspensions and/or lifetime bans, by competing in the breakaway tour.”, “The PGA Tour isn’t expected to dole out punishments for those who are participating until they actually play in the LIV event, a person familiar with the matter said. Different players could also face different punishments based on the extent and length of their involvement with the LIV Golf series.

Barring all of the LIV golfers from the U.S. Open would mean axing past champions of the event, which is a thorny proposition given that the U.S. Open’s 10 most recent champions receive exemptions for gaining entry to the tournament. This year, that list includes Johnson and German Martin Kaymer, who won in 2016 and 2014, respectively.

 

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