The DP World Tour has finally broken its silence on the chaos caused by the LIV Golf Series, announcing a series of sanctions against members who play on the start-up circuit.
Those who participated in the inaugural LIV Golf event at the Centurion Club a fortnight ago have each been fined £100,000 for taking part in the tournament without permission from the DP World Tour.
They
have also been suspended from participating in the Genesis Scottish Open and
Barbasol Championship (July 7-10) and the Barracuda Championship (July
14-17).
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These three events are co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, the latter having previously announced the indefinite suspension of all LIV rebels.
The DP World Tour has threatened further sanctions for players who participate in a further conflicting tournament or tournaments without a required release.
DP World Tour chief executive: “Every action anyone takes in life comes with a consequence and it is no different in professional sport, especially if a person chooses to break the rules. That is what has occurred here with several of our members.
“Many members I have spoken to in recent weeks expressed the viewpoint that those who have chosen this route have not only…
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