Greg Norman SLAMS ‘anti-competitive’ PGA Tour after player requests denied for LIV Golf event

Greg Norman SLAMS PGA Tour for refusing to give permission for players including Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood to contest Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series, and brands the decision as ‘anti-competitive’

• Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood are known to have asked for the release 
• The 54-hole event boasts a total prize fund of $25million with $4m for the winner
• PGA Tour members were informed they won’t be granted permission to take part
• LIV Golf CEO Norman branded the decision as ‘anti-fan’ and ‘anti-golfer’

By Phil Casey, Pa Golf Correspondent

Published: 03:42 EDT, 11 May 2022 | Updated: 07:24 EDT, 11 May 2022