It's the latest tournament stop in the new LIV Golf professional golf series that is receiving a lot of attention.
That feeling was echoed by others who stood in line. Some said it’s hypocritical to single out this tournament, when other sports leagues receive money from countries with reported human-rights abuses.
“The main reason we’re here is that Saudi Arabia funds this golf tournament,” said Paul Shannon, who sits on the group's executive committee. “It’s one of the most repressive governments on earth.” Kevin Moulton of Sterling stood just outside a fence that separated him from visitors as they lined up to board shuttle buses.
When asked if their message was getting across to those in line who seemed to be more interested in getting to the tournament, protester Paul Garber of Acton said the “ordinary person will say blood money from Saudi Arabia is a bunch of crap.”
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