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As the contentious Saudi-backed LIV Invitational Golf Series gets under way today, Irish Golfer Graeme McDowell has conceded that it is "polarising" but said he's proud to be part of the new event. The controversial event sees 48 players competing for...

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13.37 9 Jun 2022


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13.37 9 Jun 2022


As the contentious Saudi-backed LIV Invitational Golf Series gets under way today, Irish Golfer Graeme McDowell has conceded that it is "polarising" but said he's proud to be part of the new event. The controversial event sees 48 players competing for an eye-watering $25m prize pot. Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer with The Irish Daily joined Adrian to discuss if athletes make a morale stand when the worlds of sport and politics collide.

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