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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Robert Hynes

HISTORICAL FACTS: Graeme mcdowell on scary consequences of playing controversial event as he loses sponsor - The Untold Story

Graeme McDowell says the consequences of joining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series are "concerning" and "scary" but he hopes that the breakaway circuit's plan works out.

The Portrush native was named in the 48-player field alongside former world number one Dustin Johnson and Sergio Garcia for the circuit's opening event, scheduled for June 9-11 at the Centurion Club outside London.

Both the PGA Tour and DP World Tour recently declined all requests from members who had asked for releases to compete at Centurion, where $25 million is up for grabs, including $4 million for the winner.

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