galenkia Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) Always liked Rory but my respect for him has increased after reading this. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/62712440 18 million dollars for his latest win,oh to be a pro golfer Edited August 29, 2022 by galenkia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I don’t know what to believe anymore about rumoured defections to LIV. 5-6 days ago, it sounded like surely 7 new guys were going to be announced as soon as Sunday night after the tournament, maybe Monday. Now we only have Tringale(nobody) and Niemann- sad he joined as he is only 23 and has lots of golf left. I thought Cam Smith would have put the suspense to rest once and for all. Harold Varner and Cam Young have said NO. The thing is, they have signed so many golfers, and this after I was impressed they actually got off the ground to start. So as much as I want to see them fail, I tend to believe all the rumours because they end up being true. Anyway, happy to see Young stay on PGA, very disappointed in Joaquin though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 So it’s official now….Varner DID in fact go. Very disappointed for the Tour to lose Niemann & Smith, the PGA obviously has a big problem, and if the defections continue…..ah, just an ugly situation. Like I’ve said, we need a full year or two to see if LIV is viable. Even if real golf fans don’t tune in, there seems to be some support among the younger generation. IMO the PGA responded well by upping purses and working conditions, what more do the players want in such a short time frame? Guaranteed $ in LIV amounts is not feasible, I mean they’ve already spent $2-3 BILLION USD with ZERO revenue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Similar to what happened in Darts when the PDC was set up offering more money. BDO didn't move with the time, same as the old gits running county cricket clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, galenkia said: Similar to what happened in Darts when the PDC was set up offering more money. BDO didn't move with the time, same as the old gits running county cricket clubs. Not sure about the darts analogy, unless the PDC had changed the format to 301 rather than 501 .. 😉 but the Saudis have very deep pockets , so doubt the LIV tour will disappear anytime soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 12 minutes ago, Golfingboy said: So it’s official now….Varner DID in fact go. Very disappointed for the Tour to lose Niemann & Smith, the PGA obviously has a big problem, and if the defections continue…..ah, just an ugly situation. Like I’ve said, we need a full year or two to see if LIV is viable. Even if real golf fans don’t tune in, there seems to be some support among the younger generation. IMO the PGA responded well by upping purses and working conditions, what more do the players want in such a short time frame? Guaranteed $ in LIV amounts is not feasible, I mean they’ve already spent $2-3 BILLION USD with ZERO revenue Not sure about the Elite bit , only Cam was in the top 10 I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 17 minutes ago, Stillearly said: Not sure about the Elite bit , only Cam was in the top 10 I think Agreed mate, that was from from a pro-LIV Twitter account m. There are many of them out there, trolls who target the PGA and say Rory is its bitch, among other things 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) I guess I respect his honesty……. Edited August 30, 2022 by Golfingboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 We all know fitness and technology and the ball have made these guys hit it way longer. Interesting stats from an article today: Champ and Rory led with 321 yards Alex Noren in 100th place with 299.8. In 1982 Crenshaw was 100th with 254.9 Dead last was Stuard at 277, which was the same distance that LED the Tour in 1983 For the season, almost 4,000 drives over 350 were recorded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) All these golfers who have switched to LIV, and the big Thai 🇹🇭 man is playing the Korn Ferry finals….who would have thought? Edited September 2, 2022 by Golfingboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 Pretty sad what happened now with the Presidents Cup. It’s always been a one-sided affair for the Yanks, but now poor Immelman had to add so many new players to make up for the LIV defectors. Happy to see 🇨🇦 Pendrith got a pick, but even I would lying if I thought he was one of the 12 best players in the world, outside of Europe/America. And yes the Americans have lost DJ and others, but obviously have so much depth it won’t matter. Hope we don’t see another 20-8 score like last Ryder Cup, but realistically……yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Stillearly said: Just read that…..apparently 18 LIV guys are playing, and the odd man out is a Spanish friend of Jon, who is fighting to make a living & keep his membership. That’s BS, but if he’s really first alternate, someone WILL drop out. Daly was 9th alternate and won a major…. If not, very sad, that guy should have priority over the turncoats, after all this he’s still playing on the Tour he’s fighting to stay on….. SMH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 As much as I hate the whole LIV concept….I think Phil has a point here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 I know people say Rory is being paid extra by PGA to insult LIV, but I don’t care…..they can all hate, always loved this guy. Amazing talent and always a good sense of humour to boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Rory's putt on the last .... well done to Lowry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Sooooo close!...well done for a cracking final day to all 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) Only the Presidents Cup this week……not interested. USA always blows them out, why would it change when LIV stole many of International’s best players Edited September 19, 2022 by Golfingboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 15 hours ago, Stillearly said: Was just about to post that, was watching NFL all day. Oh my, to go from winner to not even a playoff from 3 feet…..I’m sure it’s happened before but from that distance…..OUCH. But good on Danny for taking it like a man, and still playing the real Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Big surprise eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 International Team saving face a bit, I was scared it would end 23-5 or similar. Don’t see a miracle happening, but they closed the gap. Actually the 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 have been disappointing, not even a point between them so far. As I say that, Pendrith holes a putt to go 2UP on Finau… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyfalang Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Regardless of the final tally there has been some really good golf to watch this Presidents Cup. Some emotion and sportsmanship by both sides. I've enjoyed it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 LIV is nearing a deal with FOX to purchase airtime on the network Uh….yeah I read that correctly. It IS usually the other way around What a joke, the endless money supply will end soon enough 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyfalang Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 That is confusing. Of course they CAN then sell airtime in the slots they buy to advertisers and possibly make it a profitable venture. Still, it is an odd business plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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