Iain Carter

Iain Carter on Golf Wars

We are delighted to welcome BBC Golf Correspondent Iain Carter to the 'Home of Golf' as he discusses one of the most pressing issues facing the sport today.

Golf is at war: PGA vs LIV, establishment vs upstart. This is the compelling story of how golf was ripped apart. The Saudi-backed organisation LIV Golf has struck at the very heart of the golfing establishment, setting up rival tournaments with enormous prize pots and pitting the game's most famous players against each other.

Golf Wars spotlights the key players, both on the course and in the boardroom, exploring how the PGA Tour and other traditional organisations are fighting back. Carter covers every twist and turn, revealing how the saga is unfolding and what it means for golf's future.

Has the controversial Saudi Arabian state essentially bought the game? Is LIV just a sportwashing series of glitzy exhibition tournaments? Or is it a welcome challenge to the golfing hegemony and a long-awaited refresh of tired traditions? This epic tale of fierce internal warfare has shaken golf to its core and marks a seminal moment in sporting history.

Iain Carter has been the BBC's Golf Correspondent for 21 years, leading commentary teams for BBC Radio 5 Live at major championships and Ryder Cups, and travelling the golfing globe to provide reports from all of the game's most important tournaments. He will cover his 90th Major in 2024 and is a regular special guest on the BBC's Chipping Forecast podcast.