It clashes with the only mixed-sex tournament on the DP World Tour schedule in Sweden and releases are unlikely to be given again. In doing so, he snubs the reported riches on offer in the Middle East to participate in the tournament where he opened with a ten-under par 62 last year, on way to a T3 finish. We have requested a release and dont know when well hear back, but I have heard verbally that the Tour is still taking everything under consideration, said David Winkle, Johnsons longtime agent. Really? . The biggest thing [are] media rights and the way the players have been used for so long, he said. He nearly blew the monumental lead at the event but managed to hold on and take home his first LIV victory. First lets talk about Bubba Watson since this story istrending in the news lately. Bubba leaves Augusta and instead of playing in Harbour Town and Texas, he flies to Shenzhen, China to play in the Shenzhen International. In truth, most players dont care about the social or societal issues of a foreign country. It's not black and white. This past weekend in Singapore, Koepka finished in 3rd, just one back of winner Talor Gooch, who beat Sergio Garcia in a playoff. Saudi elephant in room overshadows Dubai Desert Classic buildup | Golf Woods has not said much about the proposed super league, but he has turned down some serious cash to play in Saudi Arabia. It is slightly more difficult for a player like Jon Rahm, that needs to play 4 times in Europe to be Ryder Cup eligible. A quick glance of Twitter proves that premonition right, with fans ripping the decision to shreds. Hovlands comments make it clear he wants to continue playing the PGA Tour, but only so long as the best players in the world continue as well. And this is just the start of it, he said about Gooch. Four Tasmanians competed at the Australian Junior Amateur Championships with all producing strong showings against a talented field.