PGA stars and LIV rebels set for Masters showdown

Augusta (United States) (AFP) – Augusta National, which has already been critical of the ongoing feud between the PGA Tour and upstart LIV Golf League, is about to become the front line in golf’s civil war as stars of the rival groups meet at the 87th Masters. The Saudi-backed rebel series began last June with several big-name PGA Tour players jumping to the upstart circuit for record $25 million purses and 54-hole events despite concerns over Saudi human rights issues. The established PGA banned LIV players and a legal fight is set for a 2024 trial, but major tournaments have…