Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf Invitational Series was advertised as a more lucrative rival to the PGA Tour, but there’s a short life expectancy for those smaller names playing in a league where the field is constantly being updated.
As bigger and more recognisable golfers join the LIV movement, it’s to be expected that those near the bottom of the ladder are squeezed out of the rotation. And more than 10 players who started the inaugural event in London last month have already been given their marching orders.
Granted, there are riches to be plundered with no cut and substantial winnings even if one finishes last, but potentially at the cost of their ties to other golf leagues. As the LIV schedule moves to Trump National Golf Course in Bedminster, Mirror Sport sizes up who out of those stars already shown the exit made the most from their short-lived rebellion.
