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LIV Golfers Can't Compete in PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs, Federal Judge Rules

Talor Gooch, Hudson Swafford and Matt Jones will not participate in the FedEx Cup playoffs after all.

Ryan Lavner of Golf Channel reported Tuesday that a federal judge denied a potential temporary restraining order that would have allowed the three golfers who joined the LIV Invitational Series to compete in the PGA Tour's playoff system even though they are suspended for joining the Saudi Arabian-backed rival.

Rex Hoggard of Golf Channel provided more context:

Rex Hoggard

Judge rules request for TRO was "timely," but ruled that plaintiffs (LIV players) didn't establish "harm" and (only for TRO) that the Tour's application of its own regulations "not unreasonable.