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James Whaling

LIV Golf rebels win case against European Tour to play at Scottish Open

Ian Poulter is among the LIV Golf rebels to have won a case against the DP World Tour - previously the European Tour - to be allowed to play at the Scottish Open.

Poulter, along with fellow stars Adrian Otageui and Justin Harding, appealed against their suspension by the tour after defecting to the controversial Saudi upstart.

In a statement released on Monday night, the DP World Tour confirmed the suspensions had been temporarily lifted to allow the trio to compete at the Renaissance Club in Edinburgh this weekend.

"Following a hearing before HHJ Sycamore CBE, appointed by Sport Resolutions (UK), suspensions imposed on Ian Poulter, Adrian Otaegui and Justin Harding have been temporarily stayed, pending determination of their substantive appeals by an Appeal Panel in due course," the statement read.

DP World Tour chief Keith Pelley admitted to being disappointed by the verdict, but warned there would be more to come for those who have joined LIV.

He said: "Out of respect for JP and Noreen McManus, their wonderful Pro-Am and the outstanding fundraising they undertake on behalf of charities in the west of Ireland, I will not be giving a detailed response on this matter right now.

Justin Harding is set to appear at the Scottish Open (Getty Images)

“I will simply say we are disappointed by the outcome of today’s hearing, but will abide by the decision. It is important to remember, however, this is only a stay of the sanctions imposed, pending the hearing of the players’ appeal as to whether those sanctions were appropriate.

“The make-up of the field for the Genesis Scottish Open will be advised in due course, but based on this decision the field size will increase beyond 156.

“We will make further comment on this in due course, but not during our time at Adare Manor.”

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