TORONTO, Canada: PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan on Sunday (Monday in Manila) defended his decision to ban players on the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, vowing rebel players could not expect to "free-ride" off loyal members.

In his first public comments since the tour announced suspensions against 17 current or former PGA Tour players for their participation in LIV golf, Monahan said the bans were necessary to protect the interests of the tour.

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