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PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan speaks during a news conference before the start of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

PGA Tour in ‘arms race’ of dollars and leaning on loyalty

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Brooks Koepka watches his shot on the 11th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club, Friday, June 17, 2022, in Brookline, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Brooks Koepka to join Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Phil Mickelson hits on the 16th hole during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Brookline, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

LIV Golf ‘gossip’ steals the show leading up to U.S. Open

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Phil Mickelson ponders a question at a press conference, Monday, June 13, 2022, at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass., ahead of the U.S. Open golf tournament. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Mickelson not giving up on playing PGA Tour

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits his tee shot on the 17th hole during round three of the Canadian Open golf tournament at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Saturday, June 11, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

McIlroy: RBC Canadian Open ‘more entertaining’ than LIV Golf’s inaugural tournament

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, looks back to media as he holds the trophy after winning the final round of the Canadian Open golf tournament at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

McIlroy defends Canadian Open title in strong LIV Golf response

Associated Press

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan leaves after speaking with sports commentator Jim Nantz regarding the LIV Golf tour during fourth round of the Canadian Open at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Sunday, June 12, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

PGA Tour commissioner blasts Saudi-funded LIV Golf as series of exhibitions

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan answers a reporter's question during a news conference ahead of the Zozo Championship PGA Tour at Accordia Golf Narashino C.C. in Inzai, east of Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019. Monahan says the threat of a Saudi league is not over and that players still thinking about it should make up their minds. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File) **FILE**

PGA Tour suspends 17 golfers playing in inaugural LIV Golf event

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Wyndham Clark lines up his putt on the eighth green during the first round of the Canadian Open golf tournament in Toronto on Thursday, June 9, 2022. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Wyndham Clark stays hot, takes first-round lead at RBC Canadian Open

Associated Press

Charles Schwartzel of South Africa tees off the 14th hole during the first round of the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational at the Centurion Club in St Albans, England, Thursday, June 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

LIV opener ushers in new era of golf as PGA Tour suspends 17 defectors

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Phil Mickelson attends a press conference at the Centurion Club, Hertfordshire, England, ahead of the LIV Golf Invitational Series, Wednesday June 8, 2022. (Steven Paston/PA via AP)

Saudi-funded golf series puts new scrutiny on Mickelson

By Rob Harris - Associated Press

FILE - Greg Norman walks on the first hole after hitting his tee shot during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. Norman has had his share of rough Sundays in major championships. He had another one without a club in his hand. Norman's hopes for a Saudi-financed golf league took one hit after another. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

PGA Tour at a crossroads as golfers cash out for Saudi-backed LIV Golf league

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Dustin Johnson tosses his towel to his caddie on the 10th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Southern Hills Country Club, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Matt York) ** FILE**

Dustin Johnson resigns from PGA Tour after signing mega deal with Saudi-backed LIV Golf

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Phil Mickelson hits his tee shot on the fifth hole of the South Course at Torrey Pines during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament, Jan. 26, 2022, in San Diego. Phil Mickelson, the chief recruiter for a Saudi-funded rival league to the PGA Tour, was the last big name to join the 48-man field for the LIV Golf Invitational that starts Friday outside London. It will be Mickelson's first time playing since Feb. 6 at the Saudi International. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)

Mickelson signs deal with Saudi-backed tour, will play inaugural event

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Kevin Na hits watches his tee shot off the third hole during the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at the Colonial Country Club, Friday, May 27, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Kevin Na becomes first golfer to resign from PGA Tour to play on Saudi-backed tour

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Dustin Johnson tosses his towel to his caddie on the 10th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Southern Hills Country Club, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Matt York) ** FILE**

Dustin Johnson loses sponsor after decision to play in Saudi-backed event

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Justin Thomas holds the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament in a playoff against Will Zalatoris at Southern Hills Country Club, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Justin Thomas rallies down seven shots to claim second PGA title in playoff

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Jack Nicklaus speaks ahead of this week's Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Nicklaus remains a relevant voice in the game without having played in 16 years. (AP Photo/Doug Ferguson)

Jack Nicklaus says he turned down $100 million to lead Saudi-backed golf tour

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

FILE - Phil Mickelson speaks after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course, May 23, 2021, in Kiawah Island, S.C. Mickelson has not been heard from in three months. It is uncertain if he will defend his title at Southern Hills on May 19-22. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Mickelson decides not to defend title at PGA Championship

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Lanto Griffin hits from a bunker on the 17th fairway during the first round of play in the Players Championship golf tournament, Thursday, March 10, 2022, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Griffin's final round Sunday, May 8, 2022, at the Wells Fargo Championship, assured him a spot in the PGA Championship next week. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File) **FILE**

PGA Championship delivers strongest field for majors

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press