Stephen A. Smith accuses PGA Tour of forcing golfers to join LIV: ‘It was their abuse’
Stephen A. Smith argued that the PGA Tour is responsible for the creation of LIV Golf, claiming the players were forced to leave due to mistreatment and neglect. He criticized the idea of punishing LIV golfers if they seek to return, saying the PGA Tour should apologize and welcome them back. Smith's comments come amid reports that LIV Golf may cease operations after 2026 due to funding issues.
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