It’s just money baby
I am user #49Originally posted by rage2
Shit, there's only 49 users here, I doubt we'll even break 100
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https://golf.com/news/tiger-woods-liv-golf/
^^ It is all about money. Fair enough Tiger doesnt want to join because lets be honest, he doesnt need the money and by joining LIV it might taint his legacy.
Tiger a billionaire lol not the same
I am user #49Originally posted by rage2
Shit, there's only 49 users here, I doubt we'll even break 100
Is LIV some new billionaire startup league to compete with PGA?
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from theathleticThe Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign-wealth fund, has essentially limitless resources to make this work.
Regardless of Saudi money, I see this being the XFL of Golf.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
That said, if they chose to only focus on Middle Eastern and Asian markets and have their tournaments in those countries during their viewing hours then perhaps I can see it working as something completely distinct from the PGA. The whole team scoring aspect isn't enough to make this of any interest to me. Golf isn't exactly a high-octane sport.
It is not though, the players can still play in the majors. Which > 80% of the golf watching viewer only care about. It's like Aaron Rogers joining XFL and still plays in the NFL playoffs.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Whether they can play in Majors remains to be seen.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Regardless, as you point out, the Majors get 80% of the interest so basically you now have multiple tours (PGA, LIV, European, Asian, etc.) fighting over that remaining 20%.Will the majors allow players to play for LIV Golf?
That's an even better question. The answer in the short term is: yes. The major organizations -- PGA of America, USGA, R&A and Augusta National -- likely won't announce suspensions or bans of players who participate. However, those are also the organizations that control the Official World Golf Rankings points that get players into majors to begin with. LIV Golf has applied for its events to become OWGR events (LIV Golf Investments also invested money into the Asian Tour, which is recognized by the OWGR), but whether they are granted status remains to be seen and is the very thing upon which all of this could hinge. If LIV Golf events are granted OWGR points and silly money is thrown at players to lure them to the league, then several more top stars could eventually make the leap to the PGA Tour's rival.
I think the best explanation for LIV is "sportswashing" - i.e. the Saudi government trying to distance itself from chopping up journalists in foreign embassies and bombing school buses.
PGA tour thought it held a monopoly on the best players, it didn't. Like every sport the players will gravitate towards the money over time.
SA is a shitbag regime, but at least they aren't poor.
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I can’t imagine playing golf in the Middle East, gross, the heat would be unbearable I would think.
The shit people do for money.
Most of the tournaments are in the USA and Europe. It's just Saudi money.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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Didn't RBC drop DJ too from its sponsorship because of this move?
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Isn't it 2x (or more) the money and 1/2 the work and get paid just for showing up with prizes on top?This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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Really?
Interesting, this will really shake things up.
https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/...ustin-johnson/
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A lot of money for sure. I just posted the events above, I think you will see a big shift.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Any guy that gets to go home and plow Paulina G is basically walking on water, anyways.
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Originally posted by SJW
Once again another useless post by JRSCOOLDUDE.
Originally posted by snowcat
Don't let the e-thugs and faggots get to you when they quote your posts and write stupid shit.^^ Fact CheckedOriginally posted by JRSC00LUDE
I say stupid shit all the time.