LIV defectors get love handshakes and hugs at the Masters as they seek major validation

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Fred Couples isn’t going to start a food fight at the Champions’ Dinner Wednesday. Rory McIlroy won’t taunt rival tour star Dustin Johnson, a la John Cena, if Rors happens to bury DJ on Sunday afternoon. Five-time winner Tiger Woods is unlikely to punch three-time winner Phil Mickelson in the nose if they’re paired together in the first round Thursday morning. For this week, at least, there is a truce between LIV Golf and PGA Tour players. It is, after all, the Masters. “Lots of handshakes. Lots of smiles and hugs,” said reigning British Open champion Cam…