LIV golfers who have been asked not to wear logos

LIV golfers who have been asked not to wear logos may skip the Pro-Am at the BMW PGA Championship

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The DP World Tour has asked LIV golfers scheduled to compete in next month’s BMW PGA Championship not to wear LIV logos on their clothing, according to an email sent by DP World CEO Keith Pelley Tour, broadcast to the players on Tuesday.

In the memo, Pelley informed players that they “will not be required to play Pro-Am on Wednesday, and out of respect for our partners, our broadcasters and your competitors, we would politely ask that you consider LIV Golf.” not to wear. Branded clothing while you’re at Wentworth.”

A copy of the memo was obtained from ESPN. Two LIV golfers planning to compete in the BMW PGA Championship, scheduled for September 8-11 at Wentworth Club in Surrey, England, also confirmed receipt of the email.

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The Wall Street Journal reported on Aug. 18 that LIV Golf contracts include a stipulation that its players wear LIV Golf-branded apparel while competing at other courses.

Nearly 20 LIV golfers including Abraham Ancer, Kevin Na, Talor Gooch, Patrick Reed, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Sergio Garcia are listed in the field for the $8 million BMW PGA Championship.

Several PGA Tour players including defending champions Billy Horschel, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Matt Fitzpatrick and Viktor Hovland also plan to attend the event.

After winning the Tour championship at Atlanta’s East Lake Golf Club last week, McIlroy said he doesn’t look forward to seeing the PGA Tour members defecting to LIV Golf.

“I hate what it does to the game of golf,” McIlroy said. “I hate it. I really do. It’s going to be hard for me to go to Wentworth in a few weeks and see 18 of them there. It just doesn’t suit me.”

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan has suspended members who have competed in LIV golf tournaments with no conflict of event publicity. Pelley suspended and fined DP World Tour players who signed with LIV Golf from three events it jointly sanctioned with the PGA Tour, but the punishment was temporarily blocked by a referee in England. A hearing is scheduled for February to address the suspensions and fines.

Fitzpatrick, who won the US Open in July, said it would be an awkward situation at Wentworth.

“Obviously it’s going to be weird to see certain people in Wentworth,” Fitzpatrick said. “It’s going to be a little weird and obviously a little disappointing. But they won their little thing (arbitration).”