Extraordinary accusations of a kidnapping by the Saudi government have led to the boycott of a golf event. 9WWOS LIVGolf
Saudi student Abdulrahman Sameer Noorah was facing a trial on first-degree murder charges when he removed a tracking device and vanished. Authorities believe the Saudi government helped arrange for a fake passport and provided a private jet for travel back to Saudi Arabia.
Dustin Johnson, who had been No.1 in the world longer than any player since Tiger Woods, and six-time major champion Phil Mickelson were among the first big names to join. The Portland field since has added Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed, all major champions, though none among the current top 20 players in the world rankings.
“The PGA Tour, an American institution, can’t compete with a foreign monarchy that is spending billions of dollars in attempt to buy the game of golf,” commissioner Jay Monahan said last week.
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