The 123rd U.S. Open Championship: A Battle for Glory Amidst PGA-LIV Merger Drama
Today marks the start of the 123rd U.S. Open Championship on the North Course of the Los Angeles Country Club. The best golfers in the...
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THE SPORTS LAW INTERSECTION
Legal Analysis
John Nucci
Mar 10, 20232 min read
PGA Tour Alleges Saudi Arabia is willing to Comply with Discovery “When it Benefits their Interests”
Last week, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) filed an amicus brief on behalf of its Public Investment Fund (“PIF”) in the LIV v. PGA...
John Nucci
Mar 5, 20233 min read
Early Success of the PGA Tour’s Designated Events Signals a Strong Future
This week, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan announced that, beginning in 2024, there will be eight designated events with fields between...
John Nucci
Feb 22, 20234 min read
LIV on the Losing End of Two Major Decisions: Is a Settlement on the Horizon?
Two significant developments took place in the PGA Tour-LIV legal battle over the last week. First, US District Court Magistrate Judge...
John Nucci
Jan 7, 20233 min read
Could the FTC’s Proposed Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements Apply to the PGA Tour Handbook?
Much of the animosity between the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and certain players over the last two years has been the ability of golfers to play...
John Nucci
Dec 20, 20224 min read
How College Golfers Have Been Left Behind in the NIL Marketplace
Despite the widespread adoption of name, image, and likeness (“NIL”) and the multitude of activations being enjoyed by college athletes...
Michael Perlo
Dec 1, 20222 min read
NIL’s Broader Scope than College Athletics
This article was originally published on https://ublawsportsforum.com/. Jack Nicklaus, the world’s greatest golfer, and arguably one of...
John Nucci
Sep 23, 20225 min read
Why LIV Golf Won’t Get OWGR Certification
The application process for Official World Golf Ranking (“OWGR”) certification takes anywhere from one to two years. Additionally, a tour...
Alex Patterson
Aug 5, 20223 min read
LIV Sues the PGA for Operating as a Monopoly
Phil Mickelson, Bryson Dechambeau, and nine other golfers competing in the Saudi Arabian-funded LIV Tour are suing the Professional...
Zachary Bryson
Jun 24, 20221 min read
Koepka Makes Surprise Flip to LIV Golf
Tuesday at the Travelers, Koepka walked up to Mickelson on the driving range and gave him a fist bump while exchanging a few words. This...
Zachary Bryson
Jun 8, 20224 min read
Mickelson, DeChambeau, Reed, and Fowler Add Insult to Injury for the PGA
In the week leading up to the inaugural round of the controversial LIV tournament at the Centurion Golf Club outside London, Phil...
Landis Barber
Jun 3, 20222 min read
LIV Golf Invitational Series and The PGA Tour
On Wednesday, the LIV Golf Invitational Series released the first field of players for its first event next week at the Centurion Club in...
Robert Alston
May 12, 20226 min read
PGA and LIV Saga: The Implications of DP World Tour Joining the Fight
Commissioner’s Discretion The Commissioner of the PGA Tour, Jay Monahan, has the power via the PGA Tour Handbook to utilize four factors...
Jason Morrin
Feb 11, 20223 min read
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed by Golf Coach Gary Grandison Against Alabama State University
For over 10 years, Gary Grandison was the head women's golf coach at Alabama State University. There, he made an immense impact on the...
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