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Jun 15, 20232 min read

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...

PGA Tour Alleges Saudi Arabia is willing to Comply with Discovery “When it Benefits their Interests”

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...

Early Success of the PGA Tour’s Designated Events Signals a Strong Future

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...

LIV on the Losing End of Two Major Decisions: Is a Settlement on the Horizon?

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...

Could the FTC’s Proposed Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements Apply to the PGA Tour Handbook?

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...

How College Golfers Have Been Left Behind in the NIL Marketplace

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...

NIL’s Broader Scope than College Athletics

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...

Why LIV Golf Won’t Get OWGR Certification

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...

LIV Sues the PGA for Operating as a Monopoly

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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