That has nothing to do with golf nor the saudi's. It's from the never trump all the time media.
Hmm, how could I come to that conclusion?? Were any of these "protesters" at the last LIV event? Were any of them at the first LIV event? First one was even in Portland so they didn't have to travel as far.
Speaking of which, would be interesting to know who is paying the expenses of these "protesters" so they can get their 15 minutes air time....
Also, the human rights argument is disingenuous. Regardless of personal opinions, the world condones, protects and rewards the saudi's with every tanker that safely arrives at a point of sale. Stop making them rich then we can put a little teeth in the we are appalled at their human rights record.
I say more power to LIV and any one that wants to participate. Maybe if PGA would put all the earnings generated by the tournaments (tv money, sponsors, etc.) into the purses rather than executive salaries and pet project they would never have had a problem.
Disclaimer: avid golfer for 25+ years. I love the game. Nothing feels better in the world than watching that little ball do exactly what you envisioned it doing. But there is nothing special, sacred or virtuous about it. It is a game with a ball.