PGA Suspends 17 Golfers for Playing in LIV Event, Mickelson Responds to Criticism

Dustin Johnson of the United States tees off on the 1st hole during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational at The Centurion Club, in St Albans, England, on June 9, 2022. Matthew Lewis/Getty Images

The PGA Tour suspended 17 golfers for their participation Thursday in the first-ever LIV Golf event at the Centurion Club in St Albans, north of London.

Inaugural tee shots were first hit by Former World #1 and current highest ranked LIV participant and World #13 Dustin Johnson, followed by World Golf Hall of Fame member Phil Mickelson.