OWGR sparks fresh storm 


Crushers GC’s captain Bryson DeChambeau at Riyadh Golf Club this week. For the first time, the LIV event will receive OWGR points, albeit with restrictions to only the top 10. — Reuters

Players, officials say the new system ‘doesn’t seem fair’

THERE was much to debate this week, but unsurprisingly the Official World Golf Rankings long awaited decision to award points to LIV Golf for the first time dominated discussions across the sport – and for good reason.

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