PGA Tour Not Allowing Players To Compete In New Saudi-Backed Tour

The PGA Tour has suspended 17 players, including Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson, for participating in a Saudi-backed tournament. Mickelson defends his decision, citing personal and professional benefits. The conflict between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf centers on prize money and human rights issues, with the Saudi government's involvement sparking controversy. Mickelson criticizes the PGA Tour for not sharing wealth adequately, while some players fear the division will fracture the sport.

Why did the PGA Tour suspend 17 players?

• For participating in a rival tournament

• For violating PGA Tour rules

• For not attending mandatory meetings

• For poor performance in recent tournaments

What is one reason Phil Mickelson gave for joining the LIV Golf events?

• To play with different players

• To travel to new countries

• To have a better work-life balance

• To earn more prize money

How much prize money is at stake for each regular season event in the LIV Golf series?

• $15 million

• $10 million

• $25 million

• $30 million

What is a major concern about the LIV Golf series besides the prize money?

• The involvement of the Saudi government

• The lack of media coverage

• The quality of the golf courses

• The format of the tournaments

What is one potential negative impact of the division between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf?

• It could lead to fewer golf tournaments

• It might increase the cost of attending events

• It might cause a decline in golf viewership

• It could fracture the game of golf