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PGA Tour Suspends Wesley Bryan Over LIV Golf Event Participation

The indefinite suspension of Bryan, a golfer and YouTube creator, highlights escalating tensions between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf as fans and players criticize leadership.

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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
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Overview

  • Wesley Bryan was indefinitely suspended by the PGA Tour for competing in LIV Golf's 'The Duels: Miami,' a YouTube-streamed event featuring creators and LIV professionals.
  • Bryan, who is appealing the decision, expressed no regrets about his participation, emphasizing his commitment to growing the game through YouTube content.
  • Fans and players, including Phil Mickelson, have criticized PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, accusing the organization of overreach and inconsistent disciplinary actions.
  • The suspension comes as merger talks between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf remain unresolved, reflecting broader disputes over player autonomy and tour governance.
  • Bryan is attending the Corales Puntacana Championship as a spectator, where he finished second last year, while his future on the PGA Tour remains uncertain.