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That’s what Norman said . “High 9 figures”.Hearing that Tiger turned down almost a billion dollars to join the LIV tour.
That’s what Norman said . “High 9 figures”.Hearing that Tiger turned down almost a billion dollars to join the LIV tour.
So he can limp through two rounds and then withdraw? That's gonna get old.That’s what Norman said . “High 9 figures”.
It should’ve been an easy decision, wife beating is a popular sport in KSA.Hearing that Tiger turned down almost a billion dollars to join the LIV tour.
My opinion--I don't like it and I hope LIV falls flat on their face and folds. Money isn't a problem for them as I think it is virtually endless. Money IS the reason the players left--rather obvious. That was serious money thrown at them and that's fine if they want to give up what they built over time. Phil has an immense net worth and his legacy...IMO...is now tarnished. Supposedly Tiger turned down a rumored 'nearly a billion $' to go over. He's worth that much now or close to it. I respect his stand big time in turning them down. I wish they all had told Norman thanks, but no thanks. I'm big on tradition and these guys all snubbed that--which was indeed their choice and they are totally within their right to do so. I can't judge them on looking out for their families. I just hate to see it.So what do you think about the “defections” by some of the PGA stars to the Saudi-backed league? I know several of the names are guys who’s game may be in decline, so it might be a chance to compete again, with a lucrative signing bonus. I’m not crazy about it, but seems like it should be their decision. I also know the PGA has to defend their turf, but some feel they might be overreaching with the sanctions and negative publicity toward those players.
If I had to guess, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Saudi league won’t draw as much sustained interest and would fade away in a few years. But there’s obviously big $$$ behind it and maybe they’ll cater to a big $$$ foreign fan base? As long as the four majors and the Players stay intact, the PGA will be fine. Who knows that the exodus of aging stars won’t hasten the development of some of the younger ones?
I agree with this quite a bit. We can't blame them for trying to establish a 'world league' as you put it, which is true. The way I understand, they were going after top players from PGA, European Tour, Asian Tour....trying to entice big name draws and throwing huge money at them to do so. It may work, but history is probably not on their side.Maybe I'm looking at it the wrong way, but it seems like the LIV is more of a worldwide tour whereas the PGA is an American tour. If the LIV wants to throw a bunch of money at guys to try and establish sort of an "F1" tour around the world, then more power to them. I'm not sure that the PGA having a hissy fit about it is going to be in their best interest. We'll see what happens, I'm probably looking at it all wrong.
If I had to guess, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Saudi league won’t draw as much sustained interest and would fade away in a few years. But there’s obviously big $$$ behind it and maybe they’ll cater to a big $$$ foreign fan base? As long as the four majors and the Players stay intact, the PGA will be fine. Who knows that the exodus of aging stars won’t hasten the development of some of the younger ones?
I can deal with all that. It’s those accents that disgust me.I have such little interest in The Open. Watching guys hit 400+ yard drives all the way to the greens on par 4s that just roll and roll like its a parking lot is just weird and stupid. And the pace is so slow because the ball rolls so far they are constantly having to wait for the greens to clear or to get waved up. Just terrible.
On top of that, the time zone thing sucks too.
I know what you mean, but the wind and weather may have something to say before all is said and done.I have such little interest in The Open. Watching guys hit 400+ yard drives all the way to the greens on par 4s that just roll and roll like its a parking lot is just weird and stupid. And the pace is so slow because the ball rolls so far they are constantly having to wait for the greens to clear or to get waved up. Just terrible.
On top of that, the time zone thing sucks too.
Childhood friend of mine who's a retired Marine Corps rotary wing guy is over there. Come to think of it, he mighta gone through P'cola with you around the same time, maybe a little before.I have such little interest in The Open. Watching guys hit 400+ yard drives all the way to the greens on par 4s that just roll and roll like its a parking lot is just weird and stupid. And the pace is so slow because the ball rolls so far they are constantly having to wait for the greens to clear or to get waved up. Just terrible.
On top of that, the time zone thing sucks too.
"Different?" Hell, it's why we fought a revolution!!!Get over it guys. It's a different game. I find it interesting to see how the pros adapt to the differences.
It's not so much the roll outs that I have a problem with. It's that it seems to me that depending on where you land in the fairway (and it can be a mater of inches difference) you may find yourself in a world of hurt or 100 yards further toward the green.
Slow play? That's definitely a problem with everybody running into or waiting for everyone else.