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LIV Golf Hong Kong in Chaos

An escalating geopolitical conflict between the U.S. and Iran has thrown LIV Golf's plans into disarray, grounding flights and paralyzing air travel throughout the Middle East. The disruption has left at least eight LIV Golf players stranded and unable to travel to this week's tournament in Hong Kong.

Among those confirmed to be stuck are Polish star Adrian Meronk and American Caleb Surratt. Both players are now in a desperate race against time to make the tournament's start on Thursday. Under LIV Golf rules, any player who fails to arrive for the start of the event must forfeit their spot in the field.

LIV Golf officials are actively monitoring the logistical nightmare. If the stranded players cannot secure travel to Hong Kong in time, the tour will be forced to utilize its reserve players to fill the vacant spots, potentially altering team compositions and the competitive balance of the event.