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Golf Controversy: Ballester Urinates at Masters, Eyes LIV Golf

6/4/2025

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Amateur golfer Jose Luis Ballester stirred controversy at the 2025 Masters by urinating in the bushes, prompting an apology to Augusta. As he turns down a Korn Ferry Tour card, whispers of a shift to LIV Golf grow louder. Fans are torn, weighing the potential damage to his legacy against the tempting lure of guaranteed earnings.

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Amateur golfer Jose Luis Ballester stirred controversy at the 2025 Masters by urinating in the bushes, prompting an apology to Augusta. As he turns down a Korn Ferry Tour card, whispers of a shift to LIV Golf grow louder. Fans are torn, weighing the potential damage to his legacy against the tempting lure of guaranteed earnings.