LIV’s Talor Gooch says he’ll be at PGA Championship

By Reuters
May 08, 2024
Lucas Peltier seen in this undated photo. — USA TODAY Sports/File

MIAMI: LIV Golf’s Talor Gooch gave at least a tiny preview of the 2024 PGA Championship field, saying on Monday that his name will be on the list.

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Gooch revealed the news on X (formerly Twitter) one day before the official field is set to be announced Tuesday for the May 16-19 major at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. “Looking forward to Valhalla next week!” Gooch said in a post that included a praying-hands emoji. “Thank you for the invitation PGA. See y’all there.”

While LIV Golf competitors are not allowed in PGA Tour events, the PGA Championship is a separate entity run by the PGA of America. The PGA Championship has been open to offering invitations to players from all around the world, regardless of their status on the PGA Tour or in the official world rankings. Gooch earned the $18 million bonus last year that goes to the winner of the LIV Golf points race. LIV Golf’s Joaquin Niemann of Chile had previously been invited to Valhalla.

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