The PGA and DP World tours are set for another difficult week with more high-profile players set to defect to LIV Golf.
Several stars are believed to have been waiting until after the 150th Open to announce their switch to the Saudi-backed rebel league, which is due to hold its third event later this month in New Jersey.
Ryder Cup captain Henrik Stenson’s move is expected to be confirmed in the coming days, which will be followed by an announcement that he has been stripped of the role. The Swede claimed earlier this year he had signed a contract tying him to the European circuit.
Concerningly for the R&A, whose chief executive Martin Slumbers was outspoken in his criticism of LIV ahead of the St Andrews showpiece, freshly-anointed Champion Golfer of the Year Cam Smith is also said to be making the switch.
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The new world No.2 is reported to have already penned a deal with the organisation, which is fronted by his fellow Australian Greg Norman.
Smith refused to rule out the prospect of a move to LIV when asked in his post-championship press conference.
He is rumoured to be joined by Adam Scott and Marc Leishman, who would form part of an all-Australian “super team” with Smith as captain.
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