Why the new Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational is raising eyebrows | The World

A breakaway golf series backed by Saudi Arabia is underway in England after weeks of controversy among fans and players. Former Australian world number one Greg Norman will oversee the LIV Golf invitational, with several winners of majors joining the roster. But as Tyson Whelan explains, the tournament has raised questions over Saudi Arabia’s human rights record, with some accusing players of accepting blood money.

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