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PGA Tour denies releases for players in Saudi-funded event

Sergio Garcia, of Spain, hits off the 16th tee during the second round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament, Friday, May 6, 2022, at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm golf club in Potomac, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

England's Lee Westwood on the 14th green, during day one of the British Masters at The Belfry, in Sutton Coldfield, England, Thursday May 5, 2022. (Zac Goodwin/PA via AP)

Professional golfer Greg Norman walks through the pit area during the third practice session for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the Miami International Autodrome, Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

FILE - Phil Mickelson hits his tee shot on the fifth hole of the South Course at Torrey Pines during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament Jan. 26, 2022, in San Diego. Mickelson has said he has asked for a release from the PGA Tour for the option to play in the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational in England. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)

PGA Tour denies releases for players in Saudi-funded event