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PGA Tour: ‘Top players’ commit to ‘elevated’ events; Jay Monahan says ‘no’ to LIV golfers returning

PGA Tour: 'Top players' commit to 'elevated' events; Jay Monahan says 'no' to LIV golfers returning

The 12 elevated events will be the three FedExCup Playoffs, the Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational, Memorial Tournament, WGC-Dell Match Play, Sentry Tournament of Champions and four events to be announced; Top golfers will play a minimum of three other regular PGA Tour events

Last Updated: 24/08/22 3:23pm


Jay Monahan say he is 'inspired by our great players and their commitment' as he outlines four key items to improve the PGA Tour.

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Jay Monahan say he is ‘inspired by our great players and their commitment’ as he outlines four key items to improve the PGA Tour.

Jay Monahan say he is ‘inspired by our great players and their commitment’ as he outlines four key items to improve the PGA Tour.

Golf’s “top players” have committed to play at least 20 PGA Tour events a year, commissioner Jay Monahan has announced.

The 20 events include the four major championships, the Players Championship and 12 “elevated” tournaments on the PGA Tour which will have an average purse of $20million (£17million).

Players will then choose a minimum of three other PGA Tour events to add to their schedules as the Tour bids to combat the threat posed by the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series.

“Our top players are firmly behind the Tour, helping us deliver an unmatched product to our fans, who will be all but guaranteed to see the best players competing against each other in 20 events or more throughout the season,” Monahan said in a press conference ahead of the Tour Championship.

Asked if LIV Golf players who were impressed by the changes to the PGA Tour would be welcomed back, Monahan said: “No.

“They’ve joined the LIV Golf Series and they’ve made that commitment and many have made a multi-year commitment.

“I’ve been clear throughout, every player has a choice and I respect that choice. I think they understand that.”

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ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY: Key events at Dundee – CE, Masters, Steeplechase – Scottish Athletics

ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY: Key events at Dundee - CE, Masters, Steeplechase - Scottish Athletics

Tuesday 21st June 2022

Scottish Championships are back in full across our 4J Outdoor Season for 2022 as the sport bounces back from the global pandemic which limited some opportunities a year ago.

Next on the schedule is a busy weekend at the Regional Performance Centre in Dundee over July 9 and 10.

The championships that weekend will feature the 4J Combined Events Champs over both days as well as our 4J Masters (and Para Success) Champs on the Saturday as well as a Steeplechase Open, also on the Saturday.

Sunday will feature day two of the CE Champs as well as our 4J Masters 5000m Champs on the track.

Masters in track and field are 35+ on the day of the event while for our Steeplechase Open there are categories for U20s and Seniors as well as Masters.

The CE Champs are open for all age groups from U13 through to Seniors and Masters.

Please be aware the closing date for all of these events over the weekend of July 9 and 10 is at midnight next Thursday (23 June).

Combined Events action from Kilmarnock last year (photo by Bobby Gavin)

The weekend programme for Dundee is as follows (with entry links) . . .

Saturday 9 July:

CE Champs (and Sunday)

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Masters Champs (and Para Success events)

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Steeplechase Open (Masters, Senior and U20 age groups)

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Sunday 10 July

CE Champs day two

Masters 5000m Champs

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Masters Champs were held at Kilmarnock last year (photo by Bobby Gavin)

Age Groups:

U13: Born 1 Sept 2009 – 31 Aug 2011
U15: Born 1 Sept 2007 – 31 Aug 2009
U17: Born 1 Sept 2005 – 31 Aug 2007
U20: Born 1 Jan 2003 – 31 Aug 2005
Senior: Born on or before 31 Dec 2002
Masters: 35 and over on day of competition

Waiting Lists:

*Athletes wishing to enter an event that has reached capacity can sign up to the waiting list online. You will be contacted if spaces become available.

*If you have entered an event and are withdrawing before entries close, please email events@scottishathletics.org.ukas soon as possible so that an athlete on the waiting list may be offered the opportunity to compete.

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