Just a thought. Right now the majors and the Ryder cup, etc. are still really big deals. However, if more and more young players go to LIV, and thus can’t play in majors, etc….well, are the majors REALLY going to be with the best in the world, or the best that aren’t playing on LIV? The PGA really screwed this up.
Yeah, pga tour literally discriminating against players who signed to play some other tournaments. I'm not boycotting or anything but notice I've never missed a liv round but rarely watch golf channel anymore. I watch more youtube golf. Still love it all as it is all golf. Even will be watching the tgl stuff. Seems like a monopoly trying to sink any competition. I'm not cool with that, but will watch when i have time anyway.
I wish all the best to Tom. Scored a couple rounds for him now. Real down to earth lad, just sat and ate with his family in the food tent after with the public. I work for LIV too so it’s all good. I don’t know why Europeans glaze the PGA at all personally. It’s our sport, not theirs.
How many really good young players have there been in the past that for one reason or another just didn’t make it on the pga tour 🤷♂️ so when someone comes along and offers a young man more money than Rory has won in his career if he signs now you’d be a fool not to take it. As for majors ask Colin Montgomery about how hard it is to win a major 🤷♂️
Its a win win in my opinion. He gets good money, guarenteed TV time and creates awareness for joining LIV rather than the PGA. The other option was just being another potentially promising rookie among many on the PGA tour
Question, what if the landscape changes and LIV becomes a bigger or similar name in 10 years? Would he have made the right decision looking back on it?
The majors have already stated that they will be giving pathways to their events for LIV players. They are not giving up anything since they can play DPWT and Rider cup to get points.
"Professional" golf exists because of the money. Palmer/Nicklaus et al played the game because it was their job. They did it to get paid. They worked hard in-hand w/ the media to grow the game so they'd get paid more. If $ wasn't the key factor, everybody would play amateur events. In our society, in every sport, "the best players are the highest paid." This debate is the exact same debate monahan had years ago; "would you rather get a $50M signing bonus or go play the Masters? Guess what, he was wrong then and he's wrong now.
While the money is nice, if someone chooses LIV, it is not about the money. It is about playing great golf. The PGA is a mess, partially because of Rory and Tiger carving out their “protection”. Add Jay to the mix and I find it hard to see why anyone would want to play the PGA tour. They were the standard. They are no longer even relevant. Sad, but those three, Jay, Tiger, and Rory are personally responsible for the PGA mess and loss of prestige.
Rory already has his millions. Let the kid sign with LIV and make his money. If hes that good of a player he will get the invite to some of the major tournaments.
Rory should shut up. However good this kid is it’s not guaranteed he will be as good as Rory. Take the liv money and play for 3-4 years and then maybe do what you want
I don't see how you can give ranking points when you only play 3 rounds with no cut and music blaring out . Surely it would be unfair to pga tour players who have to fight harder for points . Its like the older players playing on tour and then playing exhibition money matches, just keep it like that
LIV exist because PGA doesn't provide a guarantee income for players, such as basketball, football, baseball, etc. To say PGA hasn't screwed this up is just the opposite, they opened the door for LIV to be created.
*Big story that’s growing*
“Big fat nothing burger” more like it !
No one really cares what Rory says you seen his lack of sportsmanship at the US Open the guys are spoilt brat
Just a thought. Right now the majors and the Ryder cup, etc. are still really big deals. However, if more and more young players go to LIV, and thus can’t play in majors, etc….well, are the majors REALLY going to be with the best in the world, or the best that aren’t playing on LIV? The PGA really screwed this up.
Yep
Yeah, pga tour literally discriminating against players who signed to play some other tournaments. I'm not boycotting or anything but notice I've never missed a liv round but rarely watch golf channel anymore. I watch more youtube golf. Still love it all as it is all golf. Even will be watching the tgl stuff. Seems like a monopoly trying to sink any competition. I'm not cool with that, but will watch when i have time anyway.
@stiggsmasta I'm with you. I watch everything golf, but as for TGL I'm losing interest very quickly.
It's a career. Go for the money.
I wish all the best to Tom. Scored a couple rounds for him now. Real down to earth lad, just sat and ate with his family in the food tent after with the public. I work for LIV too so it’s all good. I don’t know why Europeans glaze the PGA at all personally. It’s our sport, not theirs.
It's OK for Rory to Say , he already has the Money.. !!! If he had not I doubt he would be so strong in his beliefs.
How many really good young players have there been in the past that for one reason or another just didn’t make it on the pga tour 🤷♂️ so when someone comes along and offers a young man more money than Rory has won in his career if he signs now you’d be a fool not to take it. As for majors ask Colin Montgomery about how hard it is to win a major 🤷♂️
Easy for Rory to say when you have hundreds of millions In the bank
Its a win win in my opinion. He gets good money, guarenteed TV time and creates awareness for joining LIV rather than the PGA. The other option was just being another potentially promising rookie among many on the PGA tour
get paid young man
World ranking points are the real spoiler in LIV's success. OWGR is a political organization.
Question, what if the landscape changes and LIV becomes a bigger or similar name in 10 years? Would he have made the right decision looking back on it?
The majors have already stated that they will be giving pathways to their events for LIV players. They are not giving up anything since they can play DPWT and Rider cup to get points.
"Professional" golf exists because of the money. Palmer/Nicklaus et al played the game because it was their job. They did it to get paid. They worked hard in-hand w/ the media to grow the game so they'd get paid more. If $ wasn't the key factor, everybody would play amateur events. In our society, in every sport, "the best players are the highest paid." This debate is the exact same debate monahan had years ago; "would you rather get a $50M signing bonus or go play the Masters? Guess what, he was wrong then and he's wrong now.
And even funnier, Tigers TGL had more views than a few(The 14) of The LIV tourni's on whatever channel they may be on
Rory never had the option back in the day so we'll never know. Play great abs everything will work out
While the money is nice, if someone chooses LIV, it is not about the money. It is about playing great golf. The PGA is a mess, partially because of Rory and Tiger carving out their “protection”. Add Jay to the mix and I find it hard to see why anyone would want to play the PGA tour. They were the standard. They are no longer even relevant. Sad, but those three, Jay, Tiger, and Rory are personally responsible for the PGA mess and loss of prestige.
Rory already has his millions. Let the kid sign with LIV and make his money. If hes that good of a player he will get the invite to some of the major tournaments.
Financial is the only driver nowadays. Symptoms of the times.
Just let liv contracts end will see if they are still staying there after
Dumb people make Dumb decisions all the time, then regret it later....Grass is always Greener on the other side
Rory should shut up. However good this kid is it’s not guaranteed he will be as good as Rory. Take the liv money and play for 3-4 years and then maybe do what you want
Where is all the money coming from when there is supposed to be a global financial crisis ??
Accolades don't pay the bills. Lols
I don't see how you can give ranking points when you only play 3 rounds with no cut and music blaring out . Surely it would be unfair to pga tour players who have to fight harder for points . Its like the older players playing on tour and then playing exhibition money matches, just keep it like that
The PGA hasn't screwed this up - LIV has screwed this up!
LIV exist because PGA doesn't provide a guarantee income for players, such as basketball, football, baseball, etc. To say PGA hasn't screwed this up is just the opposite, they opened the door for LIV to be created.
Liv Golf is still around? Laughable
Why is it laughable you're a narrative man with limited views sad person😅😅😅