Claim: A legendary golfer is rewarded by a sultan with the gift of a golf club. LEGEND Examples: [Osteen, 2004] Years ago, a famous golfer was invited by the king of Saudi Arabia to play in a golf tournament. He accepted the invitation, and the king flew his private jet over to the United States to pick up the pro.
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Why is Saudi Arabia paying ‘rebel’ golfers to knock down white objects?
Not everyone wants to watch a bunch of fading stars wearing tasteless checked trousers knock a little white object around a golf course. Strange, too, that Saudi Arabia is paying “rebel” players to do so in a breakaway tournament, given its dislike of dissidents of every stripe.
Is a Saudi Golf League closer to reality?
With the concept of a Saudi golf league becoming (seemingly) closer to reality, it’s time to catch up on what has transpired thus far, what we know and what we don’t, and the ramifications of a possible fissure in professional golf.
Why is Phil Mickelson golfing in Saudi Arabia?
A biographer quoted Mickelson as saying that though he knew of Saudi Arabia’s “horrible record on human rights,” a new golf tour it was funding was a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” Phil Mickelson during the PIF Saudi International at the Royal Greens Golf Club in Al Murooj, Saudi Arabia, on Feb. 5. Credit...
Can the Saudi-funded Liv golf tournament match the US Masters and open?
First reports from last week’s inaugural round of the Saudi-funded LIV golf tournament in Hertfordshire suggest there is a long way to go before it matches the thrills and huge audiences of the US Masters and the Open.
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Golfer Arnold Palmer once played a series of exhibition matches in Saudi Arabia. The king was so impressed that he proposed to give Palmer a gift. Palmer demurred; "It really isn't necessary, Your Highness. I'm honoured to have been invited."
Arnold Palmer Receives Gift of Golf Club
Golfer Arnold Palmer once played a series of exhibition matches in Saudi Arabia. The king was so impressed that he proposed to give Palmer a gift. Palmer demurred; "It really isn't necessary, Your Highness. I'm honoured to have been invited."
Who is the coach of Saudi Arabia in 2021?
Ahead of the 2021 Saudi International powered by Softbank Investment Advisers, Saudi Arabia National Team coach Jamie McConnell gives exclusive insight into the preparations and form of the three leading Saudi Arabian players competing at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club from Thursday’s European Tour event
Is the only professional golfer still in the Kingdom?
“Othman remains the only professional player still in the Kingdom. Like the other guys he has been working remotely for the year. He went back to Saudi Arabia before the last lockdown and has stayed there since. The last couple of months he has been working hard to make a couple of swing changes which seem to be settling in just in time ahead of this week where his preparation has been really solid. He seems really excited for his career going forward and where he might take his game. Hopefully, this week will give him some momentum for a good year which will pay off in the long run as far for things likes the MENA Tour– it’s an exciting time for him.”