Masters champion Scotty Schaeffler has filed rebuttals against 11 LIV Golf Series stars against the PGA Tour. Labeled the trust law case"frustrating."
Groups including Phil Mickelson, Ian Poulter and Bryson DeChambeau challenge Tour's decision to suspend his participation in PGA events filed a lawsuit to claim When asked about the lawsuit, Schaeffler replied: They are now trying to sue us for breaking the rules and regulations of our tour.
"I heard it was going to happen, and I know some people aren't surprised to see it, but I'm definitely surprised that some people are suing us. I think quantity is being discussed because it's a decision that changes people's lives.
Yes, we understand that we are independent contractors, but at the same time, there are certain rules that we must follow as members of the organization.”
The PGA Tour has also responded to the lawsuit. in a memo sent by Commissioner Jay Monahan.
"We have been prepared to defend our membership and challenge this latest attempt to disrupt the tour. Be confident legally. The merits of our position." "With the Saudi Golf League on hiatus, they are using their lawyers to try to get them to compete with good members.
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(Reuters)To do so would jeopardize the Tour and the competition, detrimental to the organization, players, partners and fans.
We expect you to believe the opposite, so we intend to make our case clearly and vigorously.
''This is your tour, and we are committed to the profit and growth of your organization. Work together for...and you reap the rewards.My former colleagues seem to have forgotten one important aspect of the equation.
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