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Spaniard Pablo Larrazabal celebrates in style after winning the KLM Open on Sunday at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands. Picture: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images.

Why claims from LIV lovers about DP World Tour's demise are not standing up

Brooks Koepka shows off the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 105th PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

Major machine Koepka is back after enduring a 'lot of physical pain'

Brooks Koepka celebrates after holing the winning putt in the 105th PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Picture: Michael Reaves/Getty Images.

Koepka is PGA champion again but Block is 'People's Champion' at Oak Hill

Rory McIlroy was a bit more stern-faced than usual when he spoke at a press conference prior to the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Rahm 'riding a wave' as McIlroy bids to come out of choppy waters in major

Rory McIlroy suffered a bitterly disappointing week in The Masters as he missed the cut at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Christian Petersen/Getty Images.

McIlroy ready to go at Oak Hill after stopping himself 'going down rabbit hole'

Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka played a practice round together during last month's 87th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

PGA Championship is golf's next big battleground but it won't be 'fist fight'

Henrik Stenson has joined fellow Ryder Cup players Lee Westwood, Sergioa Garcia and Ian Poulter in resigning from DP World Tour. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Stenson becomes latest LIV player to resign from DP World Tour

The DP World Tour has imposed sanctions after winning an arbitration case against LIV Golf players. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

DP World Tour imposes sanctions on 26 players over LIV Golf events

Luke Donald, who was one of Europe's vice-captains, pictured with Lee Westwood, Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia during the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Garcia is odd man out as 16 out of 17 players pay DP World Tour fines

Lee Westwood pictured with Sergio Garcia, Paul Casey and Ian Poulter during the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. All four are now LIV Golf players, with Westwood, Garcia and Poulter having resigned as DP World Tour members. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Westwood will be biggest miss out of DP World Tour resignation quartet

Four LIV Golf players - Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia and Richard Bland - have resigned as DP World Tour members. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

LIV Golf quartet, including Lee Westwood, resign as DP World Tour members

Richard Bland stretces before teeing off the first during day two of Liv Golf Adelaide at The Grange Golf Course. Picture: Mark Brake/Getty Images.

Bland redeems himself with apology after alcohol-fuelled DP World Tour tweet

Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka share a nice moment on the 18th green after playing togethet in the final round of the 2023 Masters. Picture: Christian Petersen/Getty Images.

LIV Golf narrative played part in captivating start to 2023 major campaign

Phil Mickelson fist bumps his caddie, brother Tim, on the 18th green during the final round of the 2023 Masters. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

Mickelson aims to use Masters display as 'catapult' for big year in majors

Phil Mickelson shows what it meant to him to birdie the last to close with a 65 in the 87th Masters. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

Mickelson backs up 'ready to go on a tear soon' prediction

Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka walk up the 13th fairway during the continuation of the weather-delayed third round of the 2023 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Brooks Koepka 'fine' with two-shot lead after third round in 87th Masters

Viktor Hovland looks on from the fourth tee during the first round of the 2023 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

Viktor Hovland lights up Masters as Jon Rahm roars back from sore start

Sandy Lyle of Scotland talks with his caddie on his eventful first hole during the opening round of the 2023 Masters. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Lyle on Masters club snap: It's taken 40 years and wasn't even over my knee

The Sports Arbitration panel found that DP World Tour Keith Pelley “acted entirely reasonably in refusing releases”. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

LIV Golf players committed 'serious breaches', says ruling on sanctions

2022 Masters winner Scottie Scheffler proudly wore his Green Jacket to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game in Texas, where he lives. Picture: Tom Pennington/Getty Images.

It's been a troubled time for golf but 87th Masters is refreshing for game

Fred Ridley, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, speaks to the media ahead of the season's opening major. Picture: Augusta National Golf Club

Ridley sees 87th Masters creating 'path forward' as peace breaks out at Augusta

Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood may have been smiling in the 2020 Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club but it seems they have lost an arbitration case against the DP World Tour. Picture Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

DP World Tour wins battle with LIV Golf players, according to report

Cameron Smith tips his hat to the crowd on the 18th green after finishing his final round in last year's Masters. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Smith says Masters laughs and handshakes proves there is no 'hatred'

Rory McIlroy, Fred Couples and Tiger Woods talk on the 18th green during a practice round prior to the 2023 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Christian Petersen/Getty Images.

Fred Couples: LIV players bashing PGA Tour bothers the hell out of me

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 11: Honorary starter and Masters champion Gary Player of South Africa greets Masters Chairman Fred Ridley during the First Tee ceremony to start the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Is LIV Golf or Gary Player the bigger Masters headache for Fred Ridley?

Rory McIlroy has never won the Masters but is among the main contenders.

The Masters 2023 contenders: McIlroy, Smith, Scheffler and more

Pictured in action during the recent WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club in Texas, Scottie Scheffler's foot movement at impact has become a big talking point in the game but it's not stopped him from winning six times in just over a year. Picture: Mike Mulholland/Getty Images.

'Scheffler like Fred Astaire with his footwork but hell of player'

The Masters is always eagerly-anticipated and the 2023 edition will be no different. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

When is the 2023 Masters? Full dates for first major of year at Augusta

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Scottie Scheffler celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Scheffler aims to have 'good time' with LIV players at Masters Dinner

2020 US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau is against the bid to roll back the ball at the top level in the men's game. Picture: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images.

Golf heading for another fall-out but let's cut out the insults

Rory McIlroy speaks to the media ahead of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy admits LIV Golf has ‘benefitted every professional golfer'

Russell Knox enjoyed finishing with a birdie to claim a share of sixth spot in The Players Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass last year. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Knox hoping to repeat 'cool feeling' of chasing Sawgrass success

Rory McIlroy walks across a floodlit driving range in the fog before the pro-am prior to the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard at Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Golf Course in Orlando, Florida.

LIV Golfers take aim at PGA's cut scrapping amid defence from McIlroy

Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy, who play on different tours, battled it out recently for the Dubai Desert Classic title.

Golf's majors pot for 2023 full of key ingredients after latest developments

The Mavericks - Henrik Stenson, Ian Poulter, Sam Horsfield and Lee Westwood - have turned up in Mexico for the LIV Golf League season-opener in new team colours. Picture: LIv Golf GO

Team apsect enhanced for start of 2023 LIV Golf League in Mexico

PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh has expressd concern about the current divide in golf. Picture: Darren Carroll/Getty Images for the PGA of America.

PGA of America CEO: Current division is not good for future of the game

Cameron Smith speaks to the media at a press conference after winning the 150th Open Golf at St Andrews last year. Picture: Ian Rutherford.

R& reveal full list of qualifying events and also exemptions for 151st Open

Thomas Pieters looked to a Ryder Cup contender until as recently as the inaugural Hero Cup in Abu Dhabi last month. Picture: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

Pieters confirmed as new LIV Golf recruit for Bubba Watson's RangeGoats

Thorbjorn Olesen poses with the Thailand Classic Trophy after storming to a four-shot success at Amata Spring Country Club. Picture: Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images.

Olesen helps soften Pieters' Ryder Cup blow for Luke Donald

Tiger Woods, the defending champion, congratulates Phil Mickelson after his win in the 2006 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Woods admits Champions' Dinner at Masters may be tense affair with LIV players

Justin Rose holds the trophy next to Jon Rahm as Europe celebrate winning the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in France. Picture: Franck Fife/AFP via Getty Images.

Why Rose would be Ryder Cup asset for compatriot Donald in Rome

The verdict will not be known until several weeks after the hearing, but will be eagerly anticipated by both sides.

Arbitration panel set to decide if LIV golfers can play DP World Tour events

Rory McIlroy celebrates after holing the winning putt in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Dubai Desert Classic debrief: Master-ful McIlroy, love not LIV and happy Hill

Henrik Stenson and Luke Donald shake hands on the 18th green after playing together in the third round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

'I was surprised I wasn't announced as former captain' says smiling Stenson

Connor Syme tees off on the seventh hole during the continuation of round two of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Syme 'excited' to be in Hero Dubai Desert Classic mix along with McIlroy

Richard Bland acknowledges the crowd on the ninth green after completing his second round in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Bland: Champions Tour exemption would have stopped LIV Golf move

A general view of the golf course as overnight rain causes disruption during the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.

Puddles lead to guddle and Monday finish in Hero Dubai Desert Classic

Patrick Reed speaks with his caddie during the opening round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Reed: McIlroy 'Teegate' is being blown way bigger than it really is

Rory McIlroy's incredulous facial expression says it all after he was asked about 'Tee-Gate'' involving Patrick Reed in the build up to Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

McIlroy hits out at Reed as he reponds to 'Tee-Gate' in Dubai

DP World Tour CEO Keith Pelley and Scott Crockett, the circuit's communications diretor, hold the Ryder Cup before a press conference in Rome. Picture: Paolo Bruno/Getty Images.

Garcia no longer among LIV Golf players fighting Genesis Scottish Open ban

Richie Ramsay, who won for a fouth time on the DP World Tour last season, feels 'lucky to be earning good money as a professional golfer. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Prize money in golf can split opinion but Scottish cohort happy with their lot

Henrik Stenson, who opened with a promising four-under-par 68, is among the LIV Golf players competing on the DP World this this week in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Stenson 'pretty confident' LIV players will get green light for all 2023 majors

Lee Westwood jokingl gestures to a photographer about a recent English Premier League result during a practice round prior to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Westwood: I'm not going to play guessing game over ban from tour I love

Ian Poulter plays a practice round at Yas Links in the build up to this week's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Poulter on Ryder Cup: I'd love to qualify but playing would be different thing

Shane Lowry talks during a press conference prior to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Photo by Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

Lowry: We got sidetracked into thinking $100 million is just normal

Ryder Cup legend Sam Torrance was the guest of honour at th PGA in Scotland Lunch in the Glashow Hilton Hotel. Picture: Kenny Smith Photography

Torrance: I don’t see LIV GOLF succeeding the way it’s going

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Labour plan to ban new North Sea oil and gas branded ‘pie in the sky’

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