Golf commentator who criticized Saudi-backed LIV Golf sued for defamation
The Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee has been one of the most virulent critics of LIV Golf and is now being sued by Patrick Reed, who plays for the breakaway tour.
A golf journalist who is critical of the Saudi-funded LIV Golf league has been sued in a US court.
American golfer Patrick Reed filed a defamation lawsuit against Golf Channel and its commentator Brandel Chamblee. The complaint was filed in a court in the US state of Texas, where Reed is from, the US sports news outlet ESPN reported yesterday.
What is LIV Golf: LIV Golf is a golf league funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The sovereign wealth fund is led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. LIV Golf is seeking to compete with the PGA Tour, which is the dominant golf league in the United States.
LIV has succeeded in attracting major golf stars such as Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia and Bubba Watson, among many others. The league is appealing in part due to the large amounts of guaranteed money it offers.
