TOURNAMENT
LIV Golf
Coming to Boston Area in Early September By John Torsiello
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he LIV Golf Invitational Series is coming to the Boston area September 2-4 when the new circuit rolls into The Oaks golf course at The International Golf Club. LIV Golf is run by Greg Norman and funded by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. Each tournament offers $25 million in prize money, with $4 million for the individual winner. The event will be comprised of 48 players who compete in a team format as well as individual play. Organizers of the LIV tour said its entire premise is founded on producing more continuous action for fans and a shorter work week (three rounds) for players. There are 48 pros in all who will take part in eight events. There will be a shotgun start for each tournament, which will guarantee that all players are on the course immediately. Also there will be no cuts, so fans are assured of seeing their favorites when they attend an event. The LIV Tour will be a seven-event regular
season. At the end of the seven events, an individual champion will be crowned based on points accumulated throughout the season. The eighth and final event will be a season-
ending Team Championship match play. The LIV Golf Invitational Series features 12 teams of four players each. Since each event will be made up of a different field,
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