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LIV Golf’s reality has fallen short of its initial hype and promise, and it’s clear that the dream is not quite what it used to be.

Despite its ambitious goals and high-profile signings, the league has struggled with viewership, sponsorship, and legal issues, casting a shadow over its future prospects. It’s hard not to notice that the excitement around LIV Golf’s launch has given way to some serious concerns about its future. The truth is, it’s getting tougher to shake the feeling that LIV Golf’s best days might already be behind it. Greg Norman’s vision for a rival golf tour was certainly ambitious, but now it’s looking increasingly uncertain. So, what’s holding LIV Golf back?

So, what’s really going on with LIV Golf? Well, the first roadblock that might be hindering its quest for legitimacy is the lack of a clear pathway for growth and legacy. Eugenio Chacarra’s recent confession was a telling indictment of the tour’s priorities. Despite being a winner on the LIV Golf Tour, Chacarra felt unfulfilled and unrecognized, with no clear opportunities for advancement or major championships. We can’t blame the golfer here though as his words painted a picture of an organization that values money above all else which leaves its players feeling empty and uninspired.

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While yes, Chacarra’s decision to leave LIV Golf and pursue his dreams on the PGA Tour may be considered controversial, fans do believe it was the right one. As he aptly put it, “I’m not a guy who wants more money. What will change my life is playing in Hawaii and qualifying for the majors, qualifying for the Masters, the Ryder Cup.” We mean, who wouldn’t want that? His story is a powerful reminder that for many golfers, the love of the game goes far beyond the lure of a fat paycheck.

LIV Golf is facing a bit of a conundrum, and it’s a pretty big one. The relegation system, which was supposed to inject some excitement and competition into the league, has essentially been rendered meaningless. Why you ask? Well, a case in point is Branden Grace, who finished a dismal 51st out of 57 players last season, yet is back with Stinger GC. Yeah, you read that right, a player who got relegated is just… back. No fuss, whatsoever. Unsurprisingly, this reversal has sparked a legitimacy crisis, with fans calling foul and questioning the league’s commitment to fairness and transparency. You see, it’s not just about Branden Grace, it’s about the entire system, which appears to be more focused on making exceptions for certain players rather than promoting genuine competition.

The news that took the golf world by storm, is still not official. Yes, we’re talking about the LIV Golf and Fox Sports deal. LIV Golf’s broadcast deal is still nowhere to be found – a broadcast deal for LIV Golf remains elusive. Despite all the hype, the parties involved haven’t made an official announcement yet. It’s got everyone in the golf world wondering what’s going on. To make matters worse, the merger that was supposed to be a game-changer has stalled. That’s a big problem for LIV Golf’s future. And if that wasn’t enough, coupled with the absence of OWGR points, major exemptions, and other benefits, is already taking its toll. Players like Eugenio Chacarra are already jumping ship, and well you can’t really blame them now can you?

As we all heard, Greg Norman’s time as LIV Golf’s CEO is coming to an end. Norman himself confirmed that his contract is hitting the wall in August 2025 and while he’ll be sticking around in some capacity it’s clear that his role is about to undergo a major change. Norman has been fully committed to LIV until now and has done pretty amazing work like getting golfers like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau to join the league. However, he’s likely to step back from the CEO position, which means he’ll have less influence over key decisions and important matters. This news isn’t entirely unexpected, given rumors that the PIF was seeking new leadership. As LIV Golf continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how Norman’s legacy will move onwards.

BOXING

Tyson Fury retired after ‘heartbreaking’ comment from wife Paris which may have made his mind up

Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing after back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk – and previous comments from wife Paris may have made his mind up.

Although he has done it many times before, the Gypsy King took to social media on Monday to announce he is hanging up his gloves at the age of 36,

Captioning a video on his social channels, Fury wrote: “Thanks it’s been a blast. Thanks to everyone who helped out along the way! Happy new year. Jesus is king now & forever.”

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In the video, the former unified world heavyweight titles said he had decided to call time on his career, saying: “Hi everybody, I’m going to make this short and sweet, I’d like to announce my retirement from boxing. It’s been a blast. I’ve loved every single minute of and I’m going to end with this; Dick Turpin wore a mask.”

It comes after he failed to win back his world heavyweight titles from Usyk, who beat him twice in Saudi Arabia.

Usyk won the first bout via split decision to take all the belts, before prevailing in the rematch after judges scored it unanimously in his favour.

A genuine retirement decision from Fury will please wife Paris, who has been desperate for him to call it quits for a while now.

Speaking ahead of his win over Francis Ngannou, Paris said she “wanted him to retire a few years ago” but Fury “didn’t enjoy” life after boxing.

Regularly expressing concern for his physical health, Paris also said she hoped he was done with boxing after his first fight with Usyk.

He proceeded to have the second fight with Usyk and claimed he did not speak to his other half for three months during training camp – something which Paris confirmed was “very difficult”.

Paris Fury’s heartbreaking comment

Speaking to iFL TV she explained: “I think after the last fight, everything that went on previously, personally in our lives and then Tyson obviously had the outcome last time, I just think he decided this on his own. And I had to support him in it.

“He didn’t want to be involved in family life so he’s cut himself off from us for the last few months. He’s put himself in a serious, serious condition.”

Fury has retired before, including back in 2022 when relinquished his Ring Magazine title – only to return and face Derek Chisora in a trilogy bout.

Many fans have suggested that Fury’s move to retire is due to Anthony Joshua calling for a British superfight after years of back-and-forth.

BOXING

Watch Tyson Fury delivers cryptic message while announcing retirement

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury made a big announcement about his career on Monday, and he included a cryptic message that has boxing fans buzzing.

In a video he posted on social media Monday morning, Fury once again announced his retirement from boxing. The 36-year-old also sparked a great deal of speculation with a reference to an infamous British outlaw.

“Hi everybody, I’m gonna make this short and sweet. I’d like to announce my retirement from boxing,” Fury said. “It’s been a blast. I’ve loved every single minute of it. And I’m gonna end with this: Dick Turpin wore a mask. God bless, everybody. See you on the other side.”

🚨 Tyson Fury has just announced his retirement from boxing 😮

📹: @Tyson_Fury pic.twitter.com/AOiDJYA17V

— Boxing on TNT Sports (@boxingontnt) January 13, 2025

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It is unclear why Fury made the Turpin reference. Turpin was an 18th-century thief in England, so some wondered if Fury was just sending a message about the greed that exists within professional boxing.

Others speculated that Fury was taking a shot at Oleksandr Usyk, who beat Fury a second time in December. Fury had been undefeated prior to losing to Usyk in May 2024 and then again last month. Fury felt he won his first fight against Usyk and made a big accusation after the bout.

Fury has announced his retirement multiple times over the years. The most recent was in August 2022, but he fought four more times after that. There had been recent rumors that Fury might finally fight Anthony Joshua, but that apparently is not going to happen — for now.

Those who are skeptical about Fury’s latest retirement might think his Turpin reference was just Fury’s way of casting doubt over whether his boxing career has truly come to an end.

Fury is 34-2-1 in his career with 24 knockouts. He has held multiple heavyweight championships and lost the WBC heavyweight title to Usyk last year.

BOXING

Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez To Fight In September

Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez have reportedly agreed a deal to fight in September.

The fight will allegedly take place in Las Vegas, where two former undisputed champions will face each other. Crawford became undisputed at welterweight after stopping Errol Spence Jr. to become the first one in the four-belt era. Meanwhile, Canelo previously became undisputed at super middleweight when he beat Caleb Plant to clean up the division. The fight has been talked about for some time after Crawford targeted Canelo once he beat Israil Madrimov.

He defeated Madrimov in his first fight at junior middleweight fight to pick up the WBA belt. Canelo is coming off a victory against Edgar Berlanga as he beat him in a unanimous decision on Mexican Independence Weekend. The Mexican initially dismissed the Crawford fight by claiming that he was simply too small. Crawford will have to jump up two weight divisions to meet Canelo at 168 pounds. Jermell Charlo did the same thing in 2023. Charlo came up short in a unanimous decision loss, as it was clear that the weight played a part.

Crawford And Canelo

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However, a Crawford-Canelo fight is seen as an alternative to Alvarez fighting David Benavidez. Canelo has been accused of ducking the Mexican Monster, who recently moved up to 175 pounds. He will face David Morrell Jr. next. But before any Crawford and Canelo fight happens, they will first have a fight before that against their respective opponents before facing off in September. The fight naturally throws up interesting dynamics.

If Crawford were to win, he would go down as arguably one of the best fighters of all time. He is undefeated, unlike Canelo, meaning he has that to lose. But the pressure is on Canelo to come out victorious since it is a fight where it would be in his weight class. While there are suggestions that there could be a catchweight, Canelo has previously said that any fight would have to take place at 168 pounds. There has naturally been varying opinions on who would come out victorious. Demetrius Andradehad this to say.

“I love Crawford. He’s a good friend. We reach out to each other. We’ve been traveling the world through the amateur program. He saw me beat people up, I saw him beat people up. I think the stories could go on, but when it comes to weight, empowerment, that s—t is real.

“Canelo is a big bad wolf and he can run the whole night. I think Crawford has the skills, but when it comes to Saul getting shots and blocking his power shots, Canelo knows how to move, too. He has agility. Not like a robot. I mean, it’s gonna be tough. “I don’t think Crawford can beat Canelo. But I still think he can give him a good fight. And I’ll be sitting there fuming for Canelo all day,” Demetrius Andrade said

GOLF

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy rub salt into Greg Norman’s wounds with LIV Golf olive branch

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy launched a new golf and reached out to Greg Norman’s successor at LIV Golf.

Norman was head of the breakaway league when it first launched in 2022. Despite LIV and the PGA Tour agreeing on the framework for a merger in June 2023, Woods and McIlroy have remained at loggerheads with the two-time major winner.

On Tuesday, Woods and McIlroy attended the inaugural Tomorrow’s Golf League match, launched by their company TMRW Sports. Blending virtual golf and matchplay, the indoor team event is a major shakeup in the golfing world—and an invite was extended to a LIV Golf executive.

READ: Tiger Woods confirms plan for TGL debut as young phenom is forced to wait

The Sports Business Journal reported that Scott O’Neil, who is widely expected to replace Norman as LIV CEO, was spotted at the SoFi Center for the debut of TGL. There was no mention of O’Neil being accompanied by Norman. It has been reported that the 69-year-old will be moved into a different role by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

In 2022, Woods turned down a reported $800m offer from LIV to leave the PGA Tour. That December, at the height of golf’s fractious rivalry, Woods felt there was no hope of a merger because Norman was in charge. “Not right now, not with their leadership, not with Greg there and his animosity towards the tour itself. I don’t see that happening,” Woods said.

“As Rory said, I think Greg’s got to leave and then we can eventually, hopefully, have a stay between the two lawsuits and figure something out. But why would you change anything if you’ve got a lawsuit against you?

“They sued us first. I see that there’s an opportunity out there if both organisations put a stay on their litigation but that’s the problem, they’ve got to put a stay on it. I think it has to start with leadership on their side.”

While Woods is part of the PAC working on the merger between the PGA and LIV, McIlroy has also spent time with PIF officials. Having previously advised Norman to “exit stage left”, the Northern Irishman believed a deal would be easier to strike without Norman’s involvement.

“I think I’ve said this before, I have spent time with [PIF chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan] and the people that have represented him in LIV I think have done him a disservice, so [Greg] Norman and those guys,” McIlroy explained last year.

“I actually think there’s a really big disconnect between PIF and LIV. I think you got PIF over here and LIV are sort of over here doing their own thing. So the closer that we can get to Yasir, PIF and hopefully finalise that investment, I think that will be a really good thing.”

The launch of TGL had been delayed by a year before The Bay Golf Club scored a 9-2 win over the New York Golf Club on Tuesday. TGL is comprised of six four-man teams, with each 15-hole match split between triples and singles matchplay. Having been organized in with the PGA, TGL will be played on weekdays and is next in action on January 14.

BOXING

Djokovic: “In that Melbourne hotel they gave me food that poisoned me”

Novak Djokovic did not want to go into more detail about the alleged poisoning he suffered in the Melbourne hotel where he was detained before his deportation in January 2022, when he entered Australia without being vaccinated against COVID

In an interview with GQ, he said he started to feel unwell once he arrived in Serbia. “I had some health problems. And I realized that in that hotel in Melbourne they gave me food that had poisoned me. I never told anyone publicly, but I had a very high level of heavy metals like lead and mercury. And it could only come from the food.”

Asked about these statements at the press conference before the Australian Open, the Serbian tennis player commented that he wants to focus on tennis. “I don’t want to go into details, anyone who wants more information should read that interview,” he said.

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In the interview for this magazine, he points out the symptoms he suffered during those days: “It was like a flu, a simple flu. But the days went by and that simple flu made me feel very down. The same thing happened to me several times and then I had to have [toxicology] tests,” he says.

A spokesperson for Australia’s Home Office, when asked about the matter, told GQ magazine that “for privacy reasons, the department cannot comment on individual cases”.

That January in 2022, Djokovic was staying at The Park Hotel Melbourne, where many of the people doing the mandatory 14-day quarantine in Melbourne were staying when they arrived from abroad, as well as a large group of refugees. The facility was described at the time by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic as “infamous”.

Nole’s mother, Dijana Djokovic, also hit out at the hotel: “The accommodation is horrible. It is a small hotel for refugees, with bugs, it is dirty, the food is terrible and they do not give him the opportunity to move to a house that is already rented.”

BOXING

Latest Update: Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford Taking Huge Steps Forward

It looks like miracles do happen. After all this time and countless disappointments, it looks like boxing fans will get the fight they have been aching to watch.

Only a few weeks ago, the reports of a possible 2025 fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford took over the internet.

The internet has been going crazy ever since the reports started floating around, but we never got any official announcement regarding the same. However, it looks like the official announcement is not far away as boxing insider Rick Glaser shared substantial information regarding the fight and gave every boxing fan something to cheer about in 2025.

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Glaser took to his ‘X’ and revealed, “Being told by a very reliable source that the Canelo-Crawford possibility has greatly increased in the last couple days.” He revealed that the talks between both camps are progressing smoothly and we can expect an official announcement pretty soon.

Glaser further revealed that both camps are targeting either May or September date. “If sigmed, no word if it would be May or September. The world awaits,” wrote Glaser expectedly. Earlier reports suggested that Canelo Alvarez‘s side is targeting a Cinco-De-Mayo date, sometime around May. When a user further asked Glaser if he thinks “the fight will be in Las Vegas?” The matchmaker replied, “More than likely.”

While there is no information regarding the venue, reports have suggested that His Excellency Turki Alalshikh also wants the fight to happen in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena. Considering that the unified super middleweight champion has fought five of his last six matches in Las Vegas, this rumor does not seem too far-fetched.

While there still has not been any official announcement, judging by Glaser’s report, we can expect it in the coming days. It will be a huge deal and even though it is still a rumor, the boxing world is excited about it. Not only fans but even professional fighters and promoters want this match to happen and have shared their opinions on the dream fight.

In a conversation with FightHype, Matchroom honcho Eddie Hearn predicted Canelo Alvarez as the winner of this clash. According to him, “Crawford can’t really come to fight—in that fight because he’s at a massive, massive size disadvantage.” According to the British promoter, the weight limit would be too much for Terence Crawford to overcome at 168 lbs. Additionally, the huge power advantage that Canelo Alvarez holds over him will also prove costly.

Demetrius Andradealso had the same opinions on the fight. He told FightHubTV, “I love Crawford. He’s a good friend…but when it comes to weight, empowerment, that s**t is real. Canelo is a big bad wolf… I think Crawford has the skills, but when it comes to Saul getting shots and blocking his power shots, Canelo knows how to move, too,” and termed it as a losing battle for Crawford. While he believes that it will be an interesting and tough fight, Boo Boo Andrade thinks Canelo will ultimately be the winner.

The WBC interim light heavyweight champion David Benavidez, who also wants a fight with Canelo Alvarez, shared his thoughts on the potential clash. Benavidez also had the same ideas and referred to how ‘Bud’ is already struggling at 154 lbs. Despite acknowledging Crawford’s greatness, according to him, if Bud has to move up to 2-3 more weight classes to fight Canelo, he will be at a huge disadvantage. “Crawford is a one-of-a-kind fighter, but weight classes must be respected. I’d give Canelo the edge,” claimed Benavidez.

While the whole boxing world is excited about the fight, experts believe that the result is pre-determined. However, Terence Crawford boasts an exceptional record of 41-0 and has upset the odds many times before. So, these predictions do not take that much away from the fight.

BOXING

With 4 Word Message, Oleksandr Usyk Finally Reveals Whether Or Not He Will Rematch Daniel Dubois

Oleksandr Usyk has made his thoughts perfectly clear when it comes to a rematch against Daniel Dubois.

Usyk and Dubois met back in August 2023, with the Ukrainian claiming a ninth round stoppage victory to retain his unified heavyweight titles.

It wasn’t without controversy though, with Dubois believing he had dropped his opponent early into the bout with a body shot, only for it to be ruled as a low blow.

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Since that fight, Usyk went on to become undisputed heavyweight champion after defeating Tyson Fury in May, before overcoming him again in the rematch in December.

The IBF belt wasn’t on the line for the rematch, with Usyk vacating it and Dubois himself claiming it after initially winning the interim strap against Filip Hrgovic in June.

After he was elevated to full champion, the 17-year-old defended his belt in emphatic fashion in September when he knocked out Anthony Joshua inside five rounds.

Dubois is in the form of his life, and so a potential second meeting against Usyk could certainly be an interesting encounter.

It appears the Brit feels the same way, as he stormed the ring following Usyk’s rematch win over Fury and demanded a rematch of his own.

Saudi chief Turki Alalshikh is also in favour of seeing them meet again – he included it in his list of the top five fights he wants in 2025.

Usyk has now responded at the Ring Magazine Awards – where he was awarded Fighter of the Year amongst other accolades – and needed just four words to reveal his thoughts on another showdown with Dubois.

“No problem. I’m ready.”

Before Dubois can worry about his former foe, he must first focus on defending his belt against Joseph Parker on February 22. One man who knows both fighters extremely well is Fury, and he has backed Parker – who some believe Dubois to be overlooking – to snatch the belt.

BOXING

‘Leave with a bang’ – Anthony Joshua makes Tyson Fury fight claim

Anthony Joshua wants to bow out of boxing in style and finally face British rival Tyson Fury.

AJ’s career is moving towards a natural end after a devastating fifth round KO at the hands of Daniel Dubois, who gained the IBF heavyweight title last September.

Former WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight title holder, Joshua, once reigned over the division, having stopped the likes of Wladimir Klitschko and Alexander Povetkin years ago.

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He lost those to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and failed to regain them the following year in a rematch.

And despite a four-fight win streak after, culminating in victory over former UFC star Francis Ngannou, the Dubois loss has Joshua facing a harsh reality.

But he has no intention of going out of the fight game with a whimper and wants to finally get down to a battle of Britain with Fury, who has also seen title dreams ended by Usyk.

It’s long been on the wish list of fight fans and may well be coming a couple of years too late.

However, it remains a blockbuster in the eyes of many – and Joshua wants it to happen.

“It’s a fight I want to see because I am a fan of boxing. When I am in the gym, everyone is asking me [about this fight]. I ain’t got many years ahead of me. I want to leave the game with a bang and make an impact,” he said at the Ring Magazine awards.

“Everyone is asking me the same question. It’s up to me to deliver, that’s why I’m saying it has to happen this year.

“I think we can make this fight happen.”

And his promoter Eddie Hearn revealed just hours later that Wembley was a potential destination for the fight.

Asked by Sky Sports if he had a Wembley date available if Fury wanted to fight Joshua, Hearn said: “Yes. We’re looking to get back in the ring in May or June. If it ended up being July, it doesn’t really matter.

“I still think it rests on Tyson Fury. Until the water settles on the defeat and where he’s at mentally and what he wants to do, that’s where we’re really going to find out.

“Because when he looks at the options, what else is he going to do and who else is he going to fight?”.

“Everything I’ve seen on Anthony Joshua’s social media, particularly in the last hour, is very encouraging,” Hearn continued.

“He’s not one to call anyone out, but he’s clearly calling them out, and he’s calling out Tyson Fury. It’s the fight that he wants.

“Obviously, at the same time, Daniel Dubois [rematch]. I keep saying there are really two fights. Daniel Dubois and Tyson Fury. The world heavyweight title is what he wants, but, of course, Fury is a fight that must land on the resume of Anthony Joshua. It must be delivered to the British public as well.

“I think the real key is Tyson Fury. He’s three weeks off a defeat. He’s probably still upset and probably still reflecting on that defeat. We’ll have to see if he wants to fight again. If he doesn’t want to fight again, what else can Fury do?”

And the fight could be helped into reality by Turki Alalshikh.

The Saudi boxing chief included the match when he named five fights he wants to see happen in 2025.

“I want to see Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn, I want to see of course Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua,” he said on Froch On Fighting.

“I want to see Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, and I also want to see Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia the rematch.

“For Oleksandr Usyk he will wait for the card of February. He has said he wants to fight one or two fights more, and I would like to see the Dubois rematch.”

GOLF

Tiger Woods confirms plan for TGL debut as young phenom is forced to wait

By Admin January 11, 2025

Tiger Woods will make his TGL debut alongside Kevin Kisner and Max Homa on Tuesday, with rising star Tom Kim missing out on selection.

Woods’ Jupiter Links Golf Club will make its bow in the tech-powered golf league, which enjoyed a successful launch this week. His trio will take on Los Angeles Golf Club in the league’s second match, with California natives Collin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala to joined by England’s Justin Rose.

Rose’s countryman Tommy Fleetwood will also sit out the match, which will be played at the league’s SoFi Center arena in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where a crowd of 1,500 fans watched TGL’s inaugural match on Tuesday.

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The Bay – made up of Shane Lowry, Ludvig Aberg and Wyndham Clark – defeated New York’s Xander Schauffele, Rickie Fowler and Matt Fitzpatrick in a one-sided match to tee off the innovative tournament.

Players hit longer shots into a huge simulator screen that is five stories tall before turning their focus to a short-game area situated on a turntable that changes orientation and topography depending on the virtual hole being played.

Night one proved a big success for TGL and ESPN, with an average of more than 900,000 viewers tuning in for the opening match. The audience peaked at 1.1 million viewers when the players hit their first tee shots, the “Worldwide Leader” reported.

Those numbers are almost certain to rise for Woods’ debut. The 49-year-old has played a significantly reduced schedule in recent years due to injuries suffered on and off the course, but he remains golf’s great needle-mover – topping the PGA Tour’s Player Impact Program rankings in 2024 despite playing only five events.

Woods, who instigated the creation of TGL alongside four-time major champion Rory McIlroy, was in attendance for the inaugural match and he could not contain his excitement to play his first match.

“I’m excited to do this. It’s been a dream come true to build something like this and have it come to reality. I’m part of the playing process now and I haven’t been part of the playing process for a while,” he said on the broadcast.

“It’s a little bit harder for me to play a full-time schedule, but this is something neat and we’re able to bring it to all the fans all around the world.”

World No. 23 Kim is one of golf’s brightest young stars. The 22-year-old already has three PGA Tour victories to his name and 12 victories worldwide. He has also shown himself to be charismatic and captivating viewing, displaying his competitive edge when he represented the International team in a tempestuous Presidents Cup last year – meaning his personality and talent should be a valuable asset for made-for-TV league TGL when he eventually gets his chance to play.

With all players mic’d up throughout the match, Kisner and Homa are also sure to provide plenty of entertainment. Kisner is a master of the mind games of matchplay golf, while Homa is never shy in showing his sense of humor both on and off the course.