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These 4 big names are reportedly set to be unveiled as Saudi League players
There has been a major development in regards to the Saudi Golf League, according to a report in The Telegraph.
Per the report, Greg Norman, the league’s CEO, is set to announce some of the names that will be joining the controversial Saudi-backed league.
“We’ve respected the Masters and let it go off, but now our journey is finally coming to fruition —for the players, not for me,” Norman told the newspaper. “Their rightful place to have what they want. That’s why they are still very, very, very interested. We have players signed, contrary to the white noise you’re hearing out there.”
Norman alluded to the fact that it’s been widely reported that none of the game’s big stars have any interest in straying from the PGA Tour, but claims that isn’t the case.
“The interest level we’ve had… well, I had a player who’s won a couple of major championships sitting in my very office here 48 hours ago.”
Among the players expected to join are two-time Masters champ Bubba Watson, along with European Ryder Cup stars Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter and well as five-time tour winner Kevin Na.
There are expected to be more announcements of golfers joining the $225 million golf league in the coming weeks.
According to the report from The Telegraph, the Saudi league was prepared two months ago to reveal a list of players set to join that included Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson before Mickelson’s comments to Alan Shipnuck created major backlash.
Norman admitted that the fallout from the Mickelson comments that caused a handful of PGA Tour stars to publicly speak out against the Saudi League was a major blow.
“It was a kick in the teeth, there’s no question about it,” Norman told The Telegraph.
Norman also expects more players to join after seeing how much money is up for grabs and how little competition there may be to claim it.
“Quite honestly, it doesn’t matter who plays, we’re going to put the event on,” he said. “There’s a $4 million first prize. I hope a kid who’s 350th in the world wins. It’ll change his life, his family’s life. And then a few of our events will go by and the top players will see someone winning $6 million, $8 million, and say ‘enough is enough, I know I can beat these guys week in week out with my hands tied behind my back’.”
The first the eight-event tour is currently set to begin in two months at the Centurion Club in St. Albans with multiple U.S. stops as well, including at Trump Bedminster in New Jersey.
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‘It is so hurtful’ – Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancée hits out at Greg Norman over recent Saudi comments
At a press conference on Wednesday to discuss the LIV Golf International series, Greg Norman seemingly played down the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Khashoggi was a columnist for the Washington Post and was brutally murdered in Turkey in 2018. It was later discovered that Khashoggi was killed by Saudi agents in Istanbul.
When asked about the 2018 murder, Norman said: “From what I heard and what you guys reported just take ownership of what it is. Take ownership no matter what it is. Look, we’ve all made mistakes, and you just want to learn from those mistakes and how you can correct them going forward.”
Today as reported by the Telegraph, Hatice Cengiz who was Khashoggi’s fiancee, responded to Norman’s comments saying how she found them to be “so hurtful”.
“It is so hurtful when Jamal’s brutal killing is brushed off as a ‘mistake’ and that we should just move on. Would you say that if it was your loved one?“
“How can we go forward when those who ordered the murder are still unpunished, and continue to try to buy back their legitimacy?
“We should not fall for their wealth and lies, and lose our morals and common humanity.
“We should all be insisting on the truth and justice; only then can we look forward with hope and dignity.”
Cengiz’ statement to the Telegraph was released through her attorney, Rodney Dixon QC. She has stated that her goal is to raise awareness in regards to Saudi Arabia’s human rights failures.
Norman has been attempting to separate LIV Golf from the political issues plaguing Saudi Arabia, but thus far it’s been mostly unsuccessful in the public eye.
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Bob
May 12, 2022 at 6:43 pm
Good for Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancée to speak out against the LIV Bonesaw Tour.
This was NOT a mistake Greg. Making an example out of a journalist as a warning to other journalists is NOT a mistake. It is terrorism. Saudi Arabia was the country “officially” most directly connected to 911. What a coincidence.
Satan is rubbing his hands staring at you, Greg.
Truth Teller
May 2, 2022 at 5:07 pm
We have dropped Nuclear Bombs on a country. LOL When Obama was president he dropped 100,000 bombs on the middle east killing thousands upon thousands of innocents. Same thing with GW. Bush. But you think the Saudi’so are horrific for keeping their women in line and throwing the odd gay off a building. It’s nothing compared to what we have done.
PJ
Apr 26, 2022 at 8:27 am
It’s funny to read all the comments and fake outrage about Saudi human rights when not a word is said about China who is #1 in the world when it comes to human rights abuses. If you are against Saudi for their human rights abuses I can only assume you don’t use Apple phones or wear Nike products, all of which are made in China. I’m not condoning what the Saudis do but China is worse yet no one says a word. Tiger wears Nike gear along with many other tour players. Has anyone said a word about that? Of course not because you are hypocrites. The new league will thrive because professional athletes compete for money. Love makes the world go round but money greases the wheel. That’s just how it goes.
Dennis
Apr 21, 2022 at 3:56 am
The Saudis don‘t share our values, don‘t share our way of life. Why do they want to take part of it in sports?
jgpl001
Apr 21, 2022 at 3:55 am
4 Big Names????
OMG, you mean 4 washed up tour players who now struggle every week?
I wouldn’t look a them if they were in my garden
This utter nonsense will fail spectacularly
Fan
Apr 30, 2022 at 12:12 pm
It will succeed and be good for all golfers. Touring professionals will thank Greg Norman later.
GMatt
Apr 15, 2022 at 12:01 pm
Free Market… If that’s where they want to play so be it. If you want to watch then watch, if not then turn the channel and watch something else. Just be cognizant of the REAL WORLD…Money Talks…..
Don
Apr 20, 2022 at 2:50 pm
It certainly is a free market. It is a shame that some people, who have ethical issues, would support the Saudi’s who are known as murders and human rights violators. Anything for the almighty dollar!
Nuke the Revelers
Apr 28, 2022 at 10:11 am
Hey Don, you wont do ****.
Jon Schenkel
Apr 15, 2022 at 11:49 am
Hope Saudi collapses ! Does anybody care about human rights ? They obviously don’t ! . Good Luck ! ?
will
Apr 16, 2022 at 8:10 pm
It always makes me laugh to see someone in the west make comments about human rights..
Joe
Apr 19, 2022 at 3:59 pm
Because you are clueless?
JB
Apr 20, 2022 at 1:03 pm
Compared to Saudi Arabia and the middle East? Yes, we have a much better record on human rights.
Ryan
Apr 25, 2022 at 3:48 pm
We indiscriminately drop bombs on civilians around the
world—including US citizens. We have torture sites around the world as well. Read a history book.
Michael
Apr 15, 2022 at 11:39 am
It figures Trumpwhore is hosting an event in America.
I wonder who will broadcast it. You know it won’t be CBS, NBC, ABC or ESPN. Fox most likely despite their previous full blown failure.
Randall Flagg
Apr 15, 2022 at 10:22 am
I want names on the back of polos. “He Hate Me” is perfect for Phil.
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Birdies
Apr 14, 2022 at 9:54 pm
Bring on the new.
Fiat Currency is Fake
Apr 14, 2022 at 5:43 pm
Saudis looking for bagholders for Federal Reserve Notes before they go poof.
Gerry T
Apr 15, 2022 at 10:57 am
Hmmmm…and your point is…your commeentyy appears to bee going poof!
gurn
Apr 14, 2022 at 4:35 pm
This would be a great fit for Sabbatini and Angry Davis Love. Both get little joy from golf.
JT Dare
Apr 14, 2022 at 9:01 am
After what the Saudis did to Kashoggi, no credible journalist should cover a shot of this so-called league.
Happy Gilmore
Apr 14, 2022 at 9:57 pm
Journalism is dead.
Jack Nash
Apr 15, 2022 at 10:55 am
Remember libia? What happened then, which enabled eyesis.
Michael
Apr 15, 2022 at 11:41 am
Dude, your ability to communicate in English is in serious need of help.
Gerry T
Apr 15, 2022 at 10:56 am
Our own PM Turdeau has been kissing Saudi arse, but this league’s survival won’t be based on your judgements.
Holden Tudiks
Apr 13, 2022 at 11:00 pm
February…. didn’t care. March…. continued to not care. April…. still don’t give a ^%$#
Bob
Apr 13, 2022 at 10:41 pm
Saudis just trying to get rid of their Petrodollars onto a few bagholder golfers before they become worthless.
LOL.
Mike
Apr 14, 2022 at 4:24 pm
Petrodollars are US currency.
Bob
Apr 14, 2022 at 5:46 pm
You are exactly right, Mike. Brilliant!
Travis Bickle
Apr 13, 2022 at 10:08 pm
Who knows!?!? Ever heard of the WWF/WCW Monday Night war of the mid to late 90s? Well there might be a Sunday Night war for the PGA Tour/Saudi league.
RH Hernandez
Apr 13, 2022 at 8:00 pm
Maybe Rickie Fowler could make a cut over there…
Gerry T
Apr 15, 2022 at 10:50 am
Maybe you could too! ??
Tom Kay
Apr 13, 2022 at 7:12 pm
Big fish in small pond playing for huge prize pool.
David Hood
Apr 13, 2022 at 5:16 pm
It will be interesting to watch. I will be tuning in and as Norman says eventually it will gain traction. Money talks
geohogan
Apr 14, 2022 at 7:55 pm
No one will watch and Norman will fail again.
Wise Grasshopper
Apr 30, 2022 at 12:15 pm
Patience little grasshopper….. things take time. This will succeed.
Gerry T
Apr 15, 2022 at 11:00 am
I believe so too! Tim Finchem was too self-righteous to let this happen! Jealousy will get the PGA tour nowhere!
More Golf Please
Apr 13, 2022 at 4:52 pm
These players are independent contractors and the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, R&A, and USGA, don’t have a monopoly on golf.
If these players want to play the Asian Tour events, because at the end of the day that’s what they are, so be it. It doesn’t affect me one bit and it gives me more golf to watch.
I didn’t see many complaints when Harold Varner won the “Saudi” event, so…..
I’m all for these players to make all the money they can.
If anyone can give me a reason why the tour and this league can coexist, I’m all ears.
Gerry T
Apr 15, 2022 at 11:05 am
Well said! I work for contracts as a security guard. No offers in recent months opened the door for me to return to golf course employment. Snooze, you lose.
Whit Baker
Apr 13, 2022 at 4:05 pm
SCUM
Ruth Anne Phillips
Apr 13, 2022 at 3:36 pm
Let’s hope the Saudis decide not to start hacking up golfers.
If there’s a women’s league, I’m guessing they won’t be able to drive the golf carts and the skirts will be long enough as to not show ankles.
But hey, maybe Jared Kushner can use some of 2 billion dollar Saudi investment to get Ivanka a gig as a female entrepreneur. They already gave her 100 million. Whatever happened to that?
Seriously, I’m Pretty sure these guys are safe from reproach – we were able to overlook that most of the 911 highjackers came from and were funded by Saudi Arabia – so I’m pretty sure we can handle this.
Greg Norman just wants a piece of that Saudi cash cow. Good for him. Maybe Russia will start a new league next.
El Culebrón
Apr 13, 2022 at 5:22 pm
Do you feel the same way about the LPGA playing in Saudi Arabia for “Saudi” money?
Just asking….
Big Woman Ruthie
Apr 13, 2022 at 10:58 pm
But hey, maybe Hunter Biden can use some of billion dollar Ukraine investment to get his stripper baby mama a gig as a female entrepreneur. They already gave her 10% to the “Big Guy”. Whatever happened to that?
Don
Apr 20, 2022 at 2:54 pm
No kidding…the Saudi’s are rag top maggots.
Tiger who
Apr 13, 2022 at 2:18 pm
If they’re looking for more players you can sign me up.
aedeoiad
Apr 13, 2022 at 1:21 pm
Norman: “I have literally nothing of substance to say so here’s some complete bullshit I’ve made up.”
ND Hickman
Apr 13, 2022 at 12:12 pm
We’ve had the underwhelming list of venues already, then we get an equally underwhelming leak of players who are ready to sign. How else can Greg bore me to tears?
Oh Hickman!
Apr 13, 2022 at 2:12 pm
I guess you didn’t get an invite?
I’m sure you would have turned it down, lol…
Hickman's Ghost
Apr 13, 2022 at 2:14 pm
Underwhelming? Lol….
I guess you didn’t get an invite, lol…
CG
Apr 13, 2022 at 4:25 pm
Another coward heard from.
CG Cry Baby
Apr 13, 2022 at 4:44 pm
Whaaaaa!
No Donkey?
Apr 13, 2022 at 11:00 am
No Donkey Kuch?
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