LIV Golf does not get ranking points, though it filed an application last month. The PGA Tour is suspending members as soon as they put a ball in play at LIV Golf events. Because the PGA Tour exclusively operates the Presidents Cup — unlike the Ryder Cup, which Europe operates on home soil — players who join LIV Golf are not eligible. Paul Casey was two shots behind, and now all three players have joined LIV Golf. Along with big signing bonuses — The Daily Telegraph reported $150 million for Smith — players complete for $25 million in prize money at each of the LIV Golf Invitational events.

Source: thestar August 31, 2022 04:05 UTC