PGA Tour and LIV Golf League have been in a legal battle since last year, but some of their players will compete together at the upcoming Masters tournament. Past champions Patrick Reed and Bubba Watson insist that the competing circuits won’t distract them from vying for the Green Jacket at Augusta National Golf Club next week.
Augusta National Golf Club sticks with traditional qualifying criteria for 87th Masters
Augusta National Golf Club has elected to keep the same qualifying criteria used in the past to determine the field for this year’s 87th Masters. There are 18 players in the 89-man field from the LIV Golf League, including four other past champions: Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia, Phil Mickelson, and Charl Schwartzel.
PGA Tour and LIV Golf League players not expected to clash at Augusta National
Despite the ongoing legal battle between PGA Tour and LIV Golf League, golfers from both tours will play side by side at the Masters tournament. Reports suggest that some LIV golfers have already made plans to practice with PGA Tour players. Bubba Watson and Brooks Koepka have dismissed any notion that there might be tension between them, stating that players from both tours do not hold anything personal against each other.
CBS Sports prepared for epic coverage of Final Four and Masters tournament back-to-back
CBS Sports is gearing up to present live coverage of both Final Four and the Masters golf tournament back-to-back without compromising on quality. CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus is particularly excited to present the Masters as part of the network’s coverage starting on April 3. The CBS golf production team is well-prepared after covering an intense West Coast swing.
CBS introduces new features for Masters 2023 coverage
The CBS network celebrates innovation, and this year’s coverage of the Masters tournament promises to be groundbreaking. The golf tournament will feature new tracers and a constant leaderboard, and cameras that can cover Augusta National Golf Club from top to tail will be utilized. The new CBS golf analyst, Trevor Immelman, has already shown remarkable chemistry with lead commentator Jim Nantz.
In conclusion, with the Masters just around the corner, there is still so much to look forward to. Despite the legal brawl between PGA Tour and LIV Golf League, golf lovers can still enjoy seeing their favorite golfers compete for the grand prize without tension. CBS Sports is also ready to provide excellent coverage of both Final Four and Masters back-to-back. With all these developments in place, all that’s left is for the players to do their best come April 3.
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