Mark explains why LIV Golf is attractive to players and what it means for the future of thePGA. 1:45
The city of St. is located in the northeastern part of the United States In defiance of the PGA Tour and activists who object to the players promoting the kingdom's sporting project, Patrick Reed signed up for the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series.
There are now 20 players who have left the PGA Tour. During the final round of the inaugural LIV event at Centurion Golf Club outside London, South Africa's Charl Schwartzel was on the verge of earning $4.75 million for his win.
The series funded by Saudi Arabia's wealth fund has not been enough to entice players ranked in the top 10.
Reed has won almost $37 million in 10 years on the PGA Tour. His only major win was the Masters.
It's nice to see team golf again. It brings me back to my college days. You're not just playing for yourself, you're playing for your team as well. I'm looking forward to more golfing. You're not only seeing coverage from featured groups, you're also seeing it from all over.
Reed's decision could see him ineligible for selection in the future, since he has been one of the most outspoken members of the American team.
Reed said he would make his debut in Portland on July 2.
Reed talked to some of the guys after the first and second rounds. The people seem ready to go. Portland has to get here fast.
Perez said he wants to travel less after 21 years on the tour. He didn't mention that on the broadcast.
The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia is controlled by the crown prince. There have been allegations of human rights violations, including the killing of a journalist.
Saudi Arabia's track record of human rights violations has sparked criticism from groups that the country is "sportswashing" its image by investing in athletes.
Terry Strada, the national chairperson of the 9/11 Families and Survivors United for Justice Against Terrorism, sent a letter to representatives of the LIV Golf stars asking them to reconsider their participation in the series. Tom was killed when the World Trade Center was attacked.
Strada wrote that they were angry that you were willing to help the Saudis cover up their role in 9/11.
Strada's letter was sent to agents for many people, including Reed.
Many people in the United States think of Saudi Arabia when they think of Sept. 11, 2001. The majority of the 9/11 hijackers were from Saudi Arabia, where Osama bin Laden was born.
The families of 9/11 victims are trying to hold Saudi Arabia accountable despite the government's insistence that there was no Saudi involvement in the attacks.
This report was made using information from Kevin Van Valkenburg and The Associated Press.
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