LIV Golf

Jon Rahm withdraws appeal against DP World Tour sanctions but does not change stance

GERARDO RIQUELME, PATRICK SPENCER — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:49:22 +0100

Jon Rahm has decided to withdraw his appeal against the sanction imposed on him by the DP World Tour for playing in LIV Golf events. The Spaniard was one of a number of players who were fined for playing in the Saudi-backed series, with the DP World Tour imposing a fine of $125,000 for each tournament played. In Rahm's case, the fines amount to three million dollars, according to Golf.com.

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The victory of Jon Rahm at the LIV Golf Hong Kong draws the attention of LeBron James

Raíz — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:26:19 +0100

Jon Rahm has spent several years among golf's elite. His steady rise even carried him to the world number one ranking during certain stretches of the sport's calendar. For now, he competes in LIV Golf, and in that circuit, he continues leaving evidence of his remarkable talent.

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Jon Rahm charters plane to bring players trapped in Dubai

GERARDO RIQUELME, PATRICK SPENCER — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:21:13 +0100

The LIV Golf event in Hong Kong will start on Thursday with the full roster of players thanks to a generous move by Jon Rahm, who paid out of his own pocket for a private jet to fly all the golfers out of Dubai. They were being held in the emirate due to the war conflict that Iran has started against strategic positions of Western countries and other countries in the Persian Gulf, following the attack by the United States and Israel.The Barrika golfer, who had among that group of players two teammates in the Legion XIII, Tom McKibbin and Caleb Surratt, has managed to bring to Hong Kong, the third stop of the season, also Thomas Detry, Adrian Meronk, Anirban Lahiri, Lee Westwood and Sam Horsfield, as well as Terry Mundy, the caddie of the latter.

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The $3 million dispute that threatens Jon Rahm's Ryder Cup participation

SAM — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:59:36 +0100

The ongoing standoff between Jon Rahm and the DP World Tour has reached a pivotal juncture, with significant implications for his Ryder Cup future and legacy in European golf. At the center of the dispute is approximately $3 million in accumulated fines.

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The story of Anthony Kim that amazes his rivals: a fall from grace and an unexpected comeback

ENRIQUE MELLADO, PATRICK SPENCER — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:24:18 +0100

Since Anthony Kim returned to professional golf, much has been written about him, but certainly no one could have thought that this Sunday he could fight to win a tournament like the LIV Golf Adelaide

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Phil Mickelson puts LIV Golf debut on hold as family emergency emerges

SAM — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:41:40 +0100

Phil Mickelson will not be part of LIV Golf's opening stretch after confirming he is stepping away to address a family health matter, a decision that lands at a fragile moment for the Saudi-backed circuit.

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Koepka's return to the PGA Tour was sparked by one powerful call to Tiger Woods

RAÍZ — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:29:18 +0100

Brooks Koepka's long and controversial chapter with LIV Golf is officially closing - and his road back to the PGA Tour began with one familiar voice on the other end of the phone.

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Rory McIlroy opens up on Jon Rahm's potential golf future amid LIV Golf drama

SAM — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:12:07 +0100

Rory McIlroy has spoken candidly about Jon Rahm's uncertain golf future, addressing how disciplinary fines and loyalty questions could shape eligibility for future Ryder Cups and broader alignment within the fractured professional game.

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NCAA Star Declines Masters Invitation to Play with Mickelson on LIV

RAÍZ — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 01:30:07 +0100

The rivalry between LIV Golf and the PGA continues to escalate. The traditional professional golf tour boasts some of the biggest stars in the sport. Still, the rogue tour recently pulled off a masterstroke by convincing the most recent NCAA champion to forgo the Masters at Augusta and join its ranks.

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Anthony Kim, the golfer who came back from hell: "I pretended to be happy because I wanted to make more money"

ENRIQUE MELLADO, PATRICK SPENCER — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:56:17 +0100

If you look at a photo of Anthony Kim when he was a member of the PGA Tour and then look at a current one, you can see how the "vices and impulses" he cites have taken their toll on his face. His life did not change just because of a torn Achilles tendon during the 2012 Wells Fargo that eventually pushed him into retirement.

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Rahm, DeChambeu and Cam Smith publicly express loyalty to LIV Golf

ENRIQUE MELLADO, PATRICK SPENCER — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:20:02 +0100

The golf market, something that did not even exist until the arrival of LIV Golf, is on fire, especially since Brooks Koepka agreed a few weeks ago to terminate his contract with the Saudi-backed circuit. His return to the PGA Tour was quicker than expected and he was given very strict financial conditions. In sporting terms, he has to earn his place back.

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Brooks Koepka announces return to PGA Tour after ill-fated LIV experiment

SAM — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:52:23 +0100

Brooks Koepka's decision to leave the Saudi-backed LIV Golf League and return to the PGA Tour has sent shockwaves throughout professional golf, not just because of the stature of the player involved, but due to the heavy price he's willingly paid to make it happen.

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Jon Rahm refuses to pay $3 million DP World Tour fine - What's next?

SAM — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 06:02:18 +0100

Jon Rahm's relationship with the DP World Tour has become increasingly complicated, raising questions about the golfer's long-term future on the traditional circuit.

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Thomas Detry and Elvis Smylie set to join LIV

ENRIQUE MELLADO, PATRICK SPENCER — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:26:15 +0100

This week, LIV Golf gets underway with the LIV Golf Promotions tournament, which gives access to the circuit, less than a month before the league begins its season at the tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, league executives are still working on signing several players.

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Another 'message' from McIlroy to LIV: he wants to sign Koepka

ENRIQUE MELLADO — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:01:16 +0100

Rory McIlroy decided long ago that he should park his own battle against LIV Golf. It was after the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) laid the groundwork for a deal back in June 2023. Since then, the so-called 'golf peace' has yet to be signed and it has been a rocky road for the Saudi-backed circuit.

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The LIV Golf case and the irony of the world ranking with 54 holes

ENRIQUE MELLADO, PATRICK SPENCER — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 20:43:24 +0100

The arrival a year ago of Scott O'Neil as CEO of LIV Golf was intended to give a major boost to a tour that has only been running for four years. One of the measures the manager took was to reapply for world ranking points (OWGR) and, more recently, it was announced that tournaments in this competition would increase from 54 to 72 holes. It seemed an essential requirement for the OWGR to consider its request

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What's next for Bryson DeChambeau in LIV Golf? Brooks Koepka's departure raises questions

SAM — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 23:12:05 +0100

The dynamics of professional golf are in flux again, with Bryson DeChambeau addressing renewed questions about his future in the breakaway LIV Golf League just days after Brooks Koepka confirmed his departure from the circuit.

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Reunion brews for Brooks Koepka and the PGA Tour as LIV Golf departure becomes official

Raíz — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:01:41 +0100

Brooks Koepka left to chase petro-dollars with LIV Golf, but it appears he misses the highest level of competition on the PGA Tour, and for that reason, he has now decided that the time has come to return to the home that first shaped his career.

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McIlroy says LIV Golf's spending may end hopes for tour unity

SAM — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 22:33:56 +0100

World No. 2 Rory McIlroy cast serious doubt this week on the possibility that the fractured world of men's professional golf can be reunified, at least while LIV Golf keeps burning through cash.

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Jon Rahm's future in jeopardy: DP World Tour fines and Ryder Cup eligibility at stake

RAÍZ — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:39:41 +0100

Jon Rahm's relationship with the DP World Tour is reaching a breaking point. After helping Europe reclaim the Ryder Cup in 2025, the Spaniard now faces the possibility of losing his tour membership. The reason is simple: he has refused to pay the fines imposed for joining LIV Golf without authorization.

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Bombshell in LIV Golf: Format change and tournaments to be played over 72 holes in 2026

ENRIQUE MELLADO, PATRICK SPENCER — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:35:17 +0100

LIV Golf has announced that the circuit will abandon its 54-hole format and from 2026 its tournaments will be 72 holes, i.e. four rounds of 18 each. The Saudi-backed circuit has staged its tournaments over just three rounds since its inception in 2022. The original idea of 54 holes (the idea of 54 players remains, which justifies the name LIV), which was one of the attractions that the league sold, is therefore banished, as its new CEO has decided to change course.

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Brooks Koepka's break allows his wife Jena Sims to attend Miss Teen USA to reminisce about their past

RAÍZ — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:53:10 +0200

Brooks Koepka, like the rest of the LIV Golf players, is on vacation away from the green, enjoying his time as a father and husband. February is when hostilities resume in the Saudi Arabian league, but that's still at least three months away, and Jena Sims, the golfer's partner, knows this better than anyone. That's why her wife took the opportunity to go back in time by attending Miss Teen USA.

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Jack Nicklaus wins $50 million lawsuit against his own company over dementia claims

SAM — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:26:02 +0200

Jack Nicklaus has won a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Nicklaus Companies, the firm he helped establish, after a Florida jury ruled that false claims about his health and ties to LIV Golf damaged his reputation.

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What does Donald Trump think about Scottie Scheffler and his golfing legacy?

SAM — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:49:25 +0200

In the world of professional golf, only a select group of players have significantly shaped the sport's history.

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Donald Trump predicts LIV Golf's future despite $1.4 Billion losses

SAM — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 06:20:13 +0200

LIV Golf, the breakaway golf league backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), continues to generate significant buzz even after four seasons of competition.

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LIV Golf's $1.1 Billion loss since 2021: financial struggles revealed

SAM — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:31:36 +0200

LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed golf league, continues to face significant financial challenges, with recent reports revealing a staggering loss of $1.1 billion in non-U.S. operations since its inception in 2021.

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Dunhill Links, the tournament where the world's power players play golf

GERARDO RIQUELME — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:34:33 +0200

The runway at the former Royal Air Force base at Leuchars, northwest of St. Andrews, is full of private jets at this time of year. Almost all of them belong to the businessmen who have taken the week off to respond to the invitation of one of them, South African Johann Rupert, the second richest man in his country thanks to his performance as chairman of the Richemond group, which shelters among other luxury brands Cartier, Panerai and Montblanc.

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LIV Golf pulls plug on $100M deals after Jon Rahm's $500M payday

RAÍZ — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 03:19:22 +0200

Jon Rahm's jump to LIV Golf in late 2023 came with a number that stunned the golf world: an alleged $500 million deal. Reports said it included as much as $450 million upfront, plus bonuses and co-ownership of a new team featuring Tyrrell Hatton and Caleb Surratt. It was the biggest signing yet for the Saudi-backed league, one that made headlines across every corner of the sport.

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Phil Mickelson drops Ryder Cup bombshell: "I'm done with Team USA"

RAÍZ — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 19:19:15 +0200

Team USA's Ryder Cup campaign just took a major hit-and not just because of Europe's dominance in the 2025 edition of the storied tournament. The real shock came with the unexpected withdrawal of one of America's golf icons: Phil Mickelson.

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Paige Spiranac roasts Brandel Chamblee over Bryson DeChambeau criticism

RAÍZ — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 02:19:01 +0200

Brandel Chamblee has never been afraid of bold statements, but his latest critique hit a nerve. On Golf Channel, the longtime analyst called Bryson DeChambeau "an odd duck" and "a captain's nightmare," questioning whether the LIV Golf star cares enough about the Ryder Cup to help Team USA.

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This is how Jon Rahm takes advantage of the unfair and flawed points system used by LIV Golf

RAÍZ — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 03:42:41 +0200

LIV Golf was exposed after awarding the championship to Jon Rahm and an $18 million bonus even without having won a single tournament. Social media exploded with thousands of fans expressing their displeasure with the Saudi league's unfair and flawed scoring system, as one player had won five tournaments.

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Bryson DeChambeau pressures PGA Tour over exclusion from Ryder Cup warm-up

sam — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 22:53:46 +0200

Bryson DeChambeau has publicly criticised the PGA Tour after being barred from participating in a key Ryder Cup preparation event as the LIV Golf star, all but assured of a spot on Keegan Bradley's U.S. squad, voiced his frustration.

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Bryson DeChambeau appointed chair of Donald Trump's Sports Council

sam — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 23:08:54 +0200

LIV Golf standout Bryson DeChambeau has been named chair of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, which comes as an unexpected twist that shifts the acclaimed golfer into a significant government role.

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Trump lands breakthrough for PGA Tour and LIV Golf

SAM — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 14:52:45 +0200

Donald Trump's aspiration to bring The Open Championship back to his Turnberry Golf Course remains unresolved, but he has secured significant wins elsewhere in the world of golf as both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have scheduled events at Trump-owned courses for the 2026 season.

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President Donald Trump names 5 NFL stars to Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition

RAÍZ — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 23:09:05 +0200

When Nick Bosa stepped up to the podium in a MAGA hat after a nationally televised game, he didn't leave much to interpretation. "It was well worth it," he told reporters, nodding to his politics as much as the scoreboard. It was a flashpoint-and a preview of what was coming.

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Reason revealed for LeBron James' meeting with Nikola Jokic's agent

RAÍZ — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:26:22 +0200

When a photo popped up on Instagram showing LeBron James, Maverick Carter, and Misko Raznatovic - the agent for NBA MVP Nikola Jokic - lounging on a yacht in Saint Tropez, the internet did what it does best: overanalyze everything.

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A simple Instagram post from LeBron James sets off waves of speculation about his future

SAM — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 06:00:27 +0200

LeBron James knows how to turn the smallest gesture into the NBA's biggest talking point, and this summer he has done it again.

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Adam Sandler, now an established actor, returns to a sport transformed; Golf's TikTok era

J. Arturo Trujillo — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:35:24 +0200

When Happy Gilmore debuted in February 1996, Adam Sandler was a rebellious SNL alum mocking golf's elitism-a time when Tiger Woods hadn't yet turned pro and legends like Lee Trevino reluctantly filmed cameos, later admitting he "hated the movie's crass nature". This scrappy production, shot on a modest budget, defied expectations to become a cable TV staple, transforming Happy from a man-child joke into an anti-establishment icon.

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Sergio Garcia takes aim at Tiger Woods, addresses their rocky history

RAÍZ — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:05 +0200

It's been over a decade since Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods clashed at the 2013 PLAYERS Championship, but the tension between them still bubbles beneath the surface.
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Scott O'Neil: "We will find the formula for the best to play together more often"

Austin Caldwell — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:28:52 +0200

Scott O'Neil is a calm and talkative guy. That's what the general managers of the LIV Golf teams say about him and he corroborates it in short distances. He has a really significant motto. "I look more at the windshield than the rearview mirror." He receives MARCA in a tent next to the first tee at Valderrama, where the LIV Golf Andalucia begins on Friday. "The players don't stop talking about this course," he says. "And this is an important element."
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Paige Spiranac has new projects with which she will try to reconcile herself with golf after a bad spell

sam — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:42:37 +0200

Paige Spiranac is looking to rekindle her relationship with the game that first brought her into the public spotlight. After what she has described as a rough period mentally and competitively, the 31-year-old influencer and former professional golfer has signed on for a fresh opportunity that could help reignite her passion for the sport.
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Why Paige Spiranac says "I hate golf" after her latest round

RAÍZ — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:39:04 +0200

Some days, golf feels like poetry. Other days, you just want to toss your clubs into the nearest lake. Paige Spiranac just had one of those days. The 32-year-old influencer, who once dreamed of a career in professional golf, posted a brutally honest and painfully relatable message on her social media:
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Jon Rahm: "When I feel something negative, I blame myself for the great life I have"

GERARDO RIQUELME, PATRICK SPENCER — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:19:44 +0200

Jon Rahm (Barrika, 1994) meets MARCA before going out to train at Valderrama, where on Friday the Spanish stage of the LIV Golf begins. Father of three children, Jon conveys the security that the results this year still hollow, do not manifest. Excellent signs before the peak moment of the season. This tournament and the British Open, in one fell swoop.
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Joaquin Niemann: "I talk to myself a lot, even in my sleep"

GERARDO RIQUELME, PATRICK SPENCER — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:12:10 +0200

The man of the year in LIV Golf, which this week celebrates the Valderrama stage, is Joaquin Niemann. Before reaching the last third of the season, the 26-year-old Chilean golfer has dominated the season like no one else has done in the years of existence of the circuit. The leader of Torque, the golfer who has won the most tournaments in the history of this league, speaks by phone to MARCA on a summer afternoon before a training session postponed by a storm.
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LIV Golf boss unveils new plan after PGA Tour deal, with Tiger Woods in mind

SAM — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:14:00 +0200

With men's professional golf still split between two major factions, LIV Golf's new CEO Scott O'Neil has outlined a fresh direction for the controversial league, one that acknowledges the PGA Tour's dominance in the U.S. while positioning LIV as a global powerhouse.
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Who is Miles Russell? Charlie Woods' main rival confirms plan to follow Brooks Koepka's path into golf

SAM — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:06:44 +0200

In the world of junior golf, rivalries often serve as catalysts for growth and excellence. One such rivalry is between Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, and Miles Russell, a 16-year-old prodigy from Jacksonville Beach.
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Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau's rivalry enters a new phase

SAM — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:45:27 +0200

Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau have long been two of golf's most polarizing figures, but their rivalry has reached a new chapter, one marked by heightened competitiveness, subtle jabs, and intensified public scrutiny.
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Hollywood actor tells funny anecdote he shared with Phil Mickelson during a tournament round

raíz — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:23:22 +0200

Phil Mickelson was part of a rather comical moment alongside a Hollywood star. The golfer and actor were in a round of the LIV Golf Tournament in Chicago in 2023, which at the time brought the spotlight to them, as it's not every day you see a movie star competing with a sports legend.
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Jon Rahm exposes Phil Mickelson's tech struggles in viral LIV Golf prank

SAM — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:15:08 +0200

Jon Rahm is known for his intense focus on the golf course and for his playful side, which he recently showcased in a memorable prank on LIV Golf's iconic Phil Mickelson.
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Phil Mickelson wryly recalls his rivalry with Henrik Stenson nine years ago

raíz — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 03:27:20 +0200

American golfer Phil Mickelson, who trained on the PGA Tour and has been signed to the LIV Golf League for several years, silenced Henrik Stenson with a tongue-in-cheek comment, recalling their rivalry nine years ago. The greatest left-hander in history has won six major titles in his career: three Masters (2004, 2006, 2010), two PGA Championships (2005, 2021), and one Open (2013).
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