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MENA Tour says golf rankings 'inaccurate' without LIV events

Bangkok (AFP) - Failure to award world-ranking points at the Saudi-backed LIV Golf event in Thailand starting on Friday renders the rankings "inaccurate", the MENA Tour said on Friday.

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MENA Tour responds to OWGR not granting points to LIV Golf events in Bangkok, Jeddah

"Not including our event in this week’s OWGR render the results and subsequent player movements inaccurate.”

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LIV Golf denied ranking points as MENA alliance comes under review

LIV Golf players will not receive world ranking points for their next two events after failing to give the Official World Golf Ranking enough time to study their new strategic alliance with the MENA Tour.

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‘A win on all parts’: Phil Mickelson explains why he supports the LIV Golf, MENA Tour alliance, calls out OWGR

Dustin Johnson was supportive of the alliance as well, calling it, "strategic."

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LIV Golf suffers blow as players denied ranking points

London (AFP) - LIV Golf players will not receive world ranking points for this week's event in Bangkok or the tournament in Jeddah later this month, the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) organisation said on Thursday.

AFP

Dustin Johnson argues LIV players 'deserve ranking points' as controversial series denied

LIV Golf have been dealt another blow after being refused world ranking points for now by the Official World Golf Rankings, but Dustin Johnson believes the players 'deserve' them.

Daily Mirror

Phil Mickelson left with egg on his face over LIV ranking points comments

LIV Golf's attempts to earn ranking points "immediately" by partnering with the MENA Tour have been unsuccessful, with the Official World Golf Ranking announcing the partnership is under review

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LIV Golf players will not receive world ranking points in next two events

The Saudi-funded breakaway claimed on Wednesday that a new strategic alliance with the MENA Tour ‘would immediately qualify LIV Golf for OWGR points’

The Independent UK

LIV Golf members will not earn Official World Golf Ranking points in Bangkok or Jeddah, OWGR reviewing changes to MENA Tour

LIV Golf's workaround has been stopped, for now.

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LIV golfers will not earn rankings points at Bangkok Invitational, says OWGR

LIV golfers competing in Thailand this weekend will not earn world ranking points, in what serves as an embarrassment to the rebel tour after public claims to the contrary

The Guardian - UK

LIV Golf players will not receive world ranking points in next two events – OWGR

The Saudi-funded breakaway claimed on Wednesday that a new strategic alliance with the MENA Tour “would immediately qualify LIV Golf for OWGR points”.

The Independent UK

Fresh blow to LIV as world ranking points plan left in tatters ahead of Bangkok event

It was thought that LIV Golf were to be given world ranking points this week following a 'strategic alliance' with the MENA Tour, but the Official World Golf Rankings confirm that is not the case.

Daily Mirror

Saudi-backed LIV rebels believe they qualify for world ranking points after strategic move with another Tour

Saudi-backed breakaway series LIV Golf believe it has gained long-awaited access to official world ranking points after signing a strategic alliance with the MENA Tour.

Irish Independent

LIV partners with MENA Tour to get world-ranking points

LIV Golf has formed a strategic alliance with the developmental MENA Tour that will see its players finally earn world-ranking points.

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LIV Golf makes ‘strategic alliance’ with developmental MENA Tour in effort to gain Official World Golf Ranking points

LIV Golf Bangkok, the series' first event in Asia, tees off later this week.

The Guardian - UK

LIV claims breakaway rebels can earn world ranking points in Mena deal

The LIV series believes it has found a way for players to earn official world golf ranking points after forming a ‘strategic alliance’ with the Middle East and North Africa Tour

Daily Mirror

LIV Golf rebels 'to earn world ranking points' starting this week with event in Bangkok

Players on the LIV Golf Series have been competing without world ranking points since its inception at Centurion earlier this year, but this is reportedly set to change in Bangkok later this week

Daily Mirror

Phil Mickelson out of world's top 100 as LIV rebels see rankings plummet amid PGA Tour war

Some of golf’s biggest names have seen themselves plummet down the world rankings in recent months after making the controversial switch to the LIV Golf Series

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Daily Mirror

LIV Golf rebels will have "some regrets" over switch amid ranking points saga

LIV Golf is still yet to acquire recognition from the Official World Golf Rankings, and Billy Horschel believes those who chose to make the switch will have 'some regrets' as their rankings plummet

Daily Mirror

Rory McIlroy gives LIV Golf verdict on world ranking points - "Not playing by rules"

Among the ongoing saga surrounding LIV Golf's hunt for Official World Golf Ranking recognition, Rory McIlroy has accused the Saudi-backed series of 'not playing by the rules'.

Daily Mirror

LIV Golf insider speaks about interesting reason PGA Tour stars are waiting to join circuit

Saudi-backed series LIV Golf doesn't carry ranking points and with members being suspended from PGA Tour events, players remain fearful about missing major tournaments

AFP

PGA players say LIV must wait, change for world ranking points

Charlotte (AFP) - PGA players at the Presidents Cup pushed back Tuesday on a call by Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series players for world ranking points, saying they must wait and make major changes.

Irish Independent

The LIV Letter: Saudi Rebels in plea to golf chiefs over world ranking points

LIV Golf players have written an open letter to the Chairman of the Official Golf Rankings asking for world ranking points.

AFP

Horschel says LIV must wait, change for world ranking points

Charlotte (AFP) - PGA players at the Presidents Cup pushed back Tuesday on a call by Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series players for world ranking points, saying they must wait and make major changes.

Daily Mirror

LIV stars join forces by pleading for "integrity" in letter to golf world rankings chief

Cameron Smith and Phil Mickelson have joined their fellow rebels asking for LIV Golf tournaments to be given ranking points as players risk sliding down the rankings

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