Report: DeChambeau, Reed to join Saudi-funded league in US
UNDATED (AP) —The Daily Telegraph is reporting that Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed are the latest players to join the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational series.
DeChambeau’s agent all but confirms the report in a statement saying that DeChambeau is an innovator and likes to be on the ground floor of new ventures. The Telegraph says an announcement is coming by the end of the week.
The inaugural LIV Golf Invitational starts Thursday outside London. DeChambeau and Reed could be coming on board for the next one in Oregon. That’s one of five LIV events in the United States.
Casey withdraws from US Open
BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Paul Casey has withdrawn from the U.S. Open, the third straight major he has missed this year because of a back injury.
Casey last competed at the WGC-Match Play in March, playing two holes of his opening match when he conceded because of back spasms. He didn’t play his next two matches, and he subsequently withdrew from the Masters and PGA Championship.
The U.S. Open starts June 16 at The Country Club.
Casey was replaced by Adam Hadwin, the first alternate from the Dallas qualifier last month.
