Golfers warned signing for breakaway tour will lead to PGA Tour ban
by Ewan Murray from on (#5HEHT)
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The world's best golfers have been warned they will incur immediate suspension and most likely a career ban from the PGA Tour if they agree to join a breakaway regime being proposed by Saudi Arabia.
Jay Monahan, the commissioner of the PGA Tour, laid out his position in stark terms during a scheduled meeting with players at Quail Hollow on Tuesday afternoon. It is understood the European Tour would adopt an identical position regarding those who sign up to leave their domain, which is crucial in relation to Ryder Cup eligibility.
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