Defending champion Shane Lowry finished in a tie for 18th.

Rory McIlroy is level-par for the tournament.

Séamus Power is on even par while Alex Maguire and Shane Lowry are one shot further back.

The world of golf has been upended in recent days. The story of why is one that involves a lot of money, antitrust concerns, and a new – but perhaps murky – future for the world of golf, one in which Saudi Arabian soft power has come to the fore. Gavin Cooney, sports writer with The42, joins us to explain all.

There was tension in the air as Rory McIlroy arrived today at Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto.

There was some disappointment for Shane Lowry and Séamus Power at the Memorial Tournament.

There was some disappointment for Shane Lowry and Séamus Power at the Memorial Tournament.

Seth Waugh says LIV golfers have ‘disappeared from the landscape.’

Ernie Ells finished with a one-shot win at the Hoag Classic.

The Saudi-backed LIV has caused turmoil in the sport since its June debut.

The 26-year-old American won with 89% of the vote.

Lowry hit out at ‘disruptive’ LIV rebels at the BMW PGA Championship.

Zalatoris suffered a back injury hitting a tee shot last weekend.

Meanwhile, after just making the cut on Friday, Ireland’s Shane Lowry is currently tied for 66th on one-under.

Bryson DeChambeau, Abraham Ancer, Carlos Ortiz, Pat Perez, Jason Kokrak and Peter Uihlein are also involved in the group.

The leading duo were four shots clear of their nearest rival, Cameron Young.

The former US President says players should not hesitate to abandon the PGA Tour.

US Justice Department officials are investigating, according to the Wall Street Journal.

“Every action anyone takes in life comes with a consequence,” said Chief Executive Keith Pelley.

Brooks Koepka and Mexico’s Abraham Ancer have both opted into the new Saudi-backed series.

Meanwhile, the pairings for the tournament have been announced with Mickelson in a group alongside Shane Lowry.

Mickelson is also registered for the US PGA Championship.

Meanwhile, Séamus Power and Rory McIlroy both finished on three-under for the tournament.

The 34-year old finished second at the Honda Classic on the PGA Tour.

The former world number one has written an open letter to PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan.

Pádraig Harrington is in a tie for 11th heading into the final day, while Shane Lowry is four shots further back.

The Waterford native has moved to a career high-63rd in the world rankings after his display at the PGA Tournament of Champions.

Meanwhile, Ireland’s John Murphy finished in a tie for 24th place at the Spanish Open.

The American seized a one-stroke lead after Saturday’s third round.

Meanwhile, Séamus Power finished on three-under for the tournament.

The 36-year-old American beat the home-region hero to become the season’s third multiple winner.

The pair will face off against Bryson DeChambeau and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in July.

Brooks Koepka is in a tie for second with Keegan Bradley, Viktor Hovland and Aaron Wise.

The four-time major winner is 14 shots off the pace.

World number one Dustin Johnson was on the fringe at the first, looking at 16 feet for eagle, when proceedings came to a halt.

Mark Hubbard and Matthew NeSmith are the joint-leaders at the Phoenix Open.

It is the second time in six years the PGA has moved an event away from a course owned by Donald Trump.

Offaly man is five shots off the lead with Padraig Harrington tied in 24th and Graeme McDowell placed 34th after day 3 of the tournament.

‘This is absolutely insane,’ Gay said. ‘I’ve been playing awful since Covid.’

USA’s Sam Burns holds a two-shot lead heading into the third round.