Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series

CEO says golf legend was originally approached even before he took charge of rebel circuit

Europe's Ryder Cup searching for new captain for 2023 event

Monahan says rebel players shouldn’t expect ‘free-ride’ off loyal golfers

Multiple major winners McIlroy, Thomas declare Saudi-backed league ‘a bummer’

Veteran also plans to play majors events on PGA Tour after talks with sanctioning bodies

US veteran makes decision to avoid facing sanctions for playing in Saudi-backed league

Northern Irish star McIlroy, who wrote off Saudi-backed tour earlier, says he might have been ‘little presumptuous’

Reports suggest governing body said to members in memo participating in event will be in violation of regulations