theConsultantCount t1_itxwxkk wrote
Reply to comment by DickNDiaz in Augusta National Golf Club Under Investigation in DOJ Antitrust Probe by hoosakiwi
I don't disagree with anything you said, but most players are doing it for the money before the fame. There's not that many Rorys or Tigers out there, and for everyone else, when there is enough money on the line you'll take that over any small chance at Prestige. As long as LIV will throw massive amounts of cash at players, the PGA has a huge problem long term.
DickNDiaz t1_itxztfc wrote
I still believe the level of competition and the prestige of the PGA Tour is better than a super funded exhibition of players who don't have to pursue winning purses, be in the top ten of the money list (which is a big deal because it reflects where you place in the tourneys they have played in, for example Matt Kuchar placing in the top 3 on the money list without winning any tourneys), making the weekend cut, etc. There is no hallowed championship or tournament on the LIV Tour, no tourney's that are Jack's or Arnold's. Where is the incentive on the LIV Tour if it's just another 15 mil on top of thier 250 mil contract? With a very shallow talent pool?
Plus add that it's funded by the Saudi's, there is a political ad running right now that is going after the Saudi's for gas prices and all the other issues with the Saudi's, and within the ad they are showing a still of players on the LIV Tour. Mickleson's getting heckled off the tee on those tour events because of it.
The Senior Tour is pretty much Bernard Langer and everyone else, including Ernie Els and Jim Furyk. Seeing a super bloated Colin Montgomerie out there looking like he is a heart attack away of course would have Mickleson mutter "Fuck me, I better get on the LIV Tour because if I miss a cut on this one...".
I like the LPGA more now too, always have, lot's of young talented players who play great golf, not the Big Hitter "GET IN THE HOLE BRO!" stadium golf where guys are spraying them off the tee, but great approach shots and short game golf. Norman said he approached that tour to get some of the lady players involved, but the LPGA said that wasn't true, I don't see how they can square that playing for the Saudi's.
I hate Greg Norman, had to work two events with him, he's an asshole to the nth degree.
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