Golf-PGA-LIV merger has caused confusion, says U.S. Open holder Fitzpatrick

FILE PHOTO: Jun 19, 2022; Brookline, Massachusetts, USA; Matt Fitzpatrick holds the US Open championship trophy after winning the 2022 U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The shock merger between the PGA Tour and the rival LIV circuit has left a confusing path forward for golfers, England's Matthew Fitzpatrick said on Monday as he prepared to defend his U.S. Open title.

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