Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood have downplayed the controversy surrounding the LIV Golf Series while admitting they are unsure of their Ryder Cup futures.
Phil Mickelson says he feels "so good" about the balance playing in the LIV Golf Series provides and added he will not resign from the PGA Tour.
Who is playing in the new LIV Golf Invitational Series as the Saudi-backed tour gets under way on Thursday, what is the format and why is it so controversial?
The LIV Golf Invitational Series is a "rag-tag bunch of struggling players, elder statesmen, journeymen plus a couple of marquee names," says Jamie Weir.
Graeme McDowell. who is playing in the LIV Series, said "golfers are not politicians" when asked about Saudi Arabia's human rights record.
Phil Mickelson has been added to the field for this week's opening LIV Golf Invitational Series tournament at Centurion Club which begins on Thursday.
LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman admits he was "surprised" by Kevin Na's decision to resign from the PGA Tour in order to compete in the LIV Golf Invitational Series.
Rory McIlroy says the field for the opening LIV Golf Invitational Series event "is nothing to jump and down about" compared to line-ups on the PGA Tour.
PGA of America chief executive Seth Waugh gave his support for golf's current "ecosystem" and questioned the "flawed" format of the Saudi-backed circuit.
Sergio Garcia received an apology from the PGA Tour for the penalty he received at the Wells Fargo Championship, but does the Spaniard need to make his own apology?
Sergio Garcia appeared to suggest his intention to compete in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series during a frustrated rant at a PGA Tour rules official.
Justin Rose has no plans to play in the LIV Golf Invitational Series - but "does not think any less" of the golfers hoping to feature.
Lee Westwood feels golf has been scrutinised more than other sports for its links to Saudi Arabia and has defended his request to play in the LIV Golf series opener.
Richard Bland has confirmed he is among the players to have asked for a release to play in the opening event of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series.
DP World Tour golfer Matt Southgate has warned it is too early to write off the new Saudi-backed circuit and believes it can still dominate golf in the future.
Greg Norman admits it may take time to attract star names to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series and insists Phil Mickelson will always be welcome to compete.
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