PGA/LIV Golf news 8/4/2022

>Wyndham Championship Preview

(Greensboro, NC)  —  Kevin Kisner will be looking to defend his title at this weekend’s Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro.  Kisner claimed victory after outlasting five other players in a playoff.  The 38-year-old will be teeing off the first round alongside Webb Simpson and Davis Love the Third.  Nick Watney, John Huh, and Vince Whaley will be among the first group of players opening the tournament.  After winning each of the last two tournaments Tony Finau will not be participating in the Wyndham Championship.

 

>>Mickelson, Others Sue PGA Over LIV Suspensions

(Palm Beach Gardens, FL)  —  Phil Mickelson and a handful of other pro golfers are suing the PGA over their suspensions for particpating in the rival LIV tour.  The golfers filed an antitrust lawsuit Wednesday challenging their PGA suspensions that keep them out of the FedEx Cup Playoffs.  The Saudi-funded LIV Golf League is giving pro-golfers big signing bonuses to play in its new league.