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PGA Tour Faces Backlash After Suspending Wesley Bryan Over LIV Event Participation

Wesley Bryan's indefinite suspension contrasts with Grant Horvat's PGA Tour invite, fueling criticism of leadership and escalating tensions with LIV Golf.

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Jul 8, 2022; Nicholasville, Kentucky, USA; Wesley Bryan plays his shot from the third tee during the second round of the Barbasol Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports/File photo
DORAL, FLORIDA - APRIL 03: Wesley Bryan hits his shot during the Duels at the twelfth hole during previews for LIV Golf Miami at Trump National Doral Miami on April 03, 2025 in Doral, Florida. (Photo by Lauren Sopourn/Getty Images

Overview

  • Golfer Wesley Bryan was indefinitely suspended by the PGA Tour for participating in LIV Golf's The Duels: Miami event, which featured golf content creators and LIV professionals.
  • Bryan confirmed his suspension, expressed uncertainty about his future, and stated he does not regret playing in the event, while pursuing the PGA Tour's appeal process.
  • Grant Horvat, another participant in The Duels, revealed he was invited to the PGA Tour's Barracuda Championship, sparking criticism of inconsistent disciplinary actions by Commissioner Jay Monahan.
  • The Duels: Miami, a nine-hole scramble event with a $250,000 purse, was won by George Bryan and Sergio Garcia, showcasing the growing influence of golf content creators.
  • The suspension highlights escalating tensions between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, as legal battles and stalled merger talks continue to impact the professional golf landscape.