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According to a recent Harris Poll, there is a significant chasm in the interest of LIV Golf. Overall, 55% of the U.S. adults polled who are familiar with the new league either have watched or plan to watch a tournament. That number jumps significantly to 71% in the 18-34 age group. And while the public is relatively split on their opinion about LIV Golf's funding source (a Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund), nearly 66% say sportswashing has little to no bearing on whether they watch.
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