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[evemccc]

The Ryder Cup is way overblown — as in I think golf fans think players care way more than they do

I don’t think DJ is losing any sleep over it for his $150million

 

[Deleted member 15344]

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So explain the many iterations of The Match…Tiger vs Phil, Brooks vs Bryson etc

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Is that the same Ryder Cup that Tiger Woods wanted appearance money to play in, and cared about it so greatly that his performance over the course of his career flew far below both that of the GOAT (Jack) and also his own talent level?

the match ? An exhibition match do you mean ? An unofficial PGA event that a couple of players took part in ?‍ Couple of celebs added and some money raised for charities ?

Ryder Cup - so the Ryder Cup is based on one player ?‍ What about all the other players that didn’t ask for money and played in it because of what it meant to them

 

[Imurg]

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Is that the same Ryder Cup that Tiger Woods wanted appearance money to play in, and cared about it so greatly that his performance over the course of his career flew far below both that of the GOAT (Jack) and also his own talent level?

To quote Old Greg...everyone makes mistakes...you have to learn from them.
I bet Tiger did...

 

[Foxholer]

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The impact on the tour of losing players like DJ , Mickleson and BDC is very little , the Canadian Open was sponsered by RDC I think it is and they are Prime sponser for DJ and BDC...

Get your facts straight!

 

[PJ87]

The Ryder Cup is way overblown — as in I think golf fans think players care way more than they do

I don’t think DJ is losing any sleep over it for his $150million

mate DJ is so chilled I doubt much upsets his laid back style

 

[Foxholer]

The Ryder Cup is way overblown — as in I think golf fans think players care way more than they do
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It's certainly a BIG thing for European players - at least according to a couple of inside contacts I know/knew.
Maybe not quite so much for the USA guys initially, but as soon as they are part of the team, they seems to be - in fairly typical US 'team' style!
None of the participants are happy when they lose!

 

[AddisonRoad]

Brooks Koepka now officially defected. Again, there is a common theme in the players they're attracting - they're not the players that inspire much!

 

[AussieKB]

the match ? An exhibition match do you mean ? An unofficial PGA event that a couple of players took part in ?‍ Couple of celebs added and some money raised for charities ?

Ryder Cup - so the Ryder Cup is based on one player ?‍ What about all the other players that didn’t ask for money and played in it because of what it meant to them

Like Seve who was the first to ask for appearance money

 

[PJ87]

Brooks Koepka now officially defected. Again, there is a common theme in the players they're attracting - they're not the players that inspire much!

in terms of what? purist golf? no your correct, players like Rory, Matt fitzpatrick, Spieth (to name 3 i can spell!) are great golfers to watch as golfers

as entertainment they are getting who they want, people enjoy watching phil, Brooks Vs Bryson was a big hit on the socials

Liv isnt after the purist market who already love golf, they want a different market

 

[PJ87]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1539191850157977600

sorry but what?? brooks fair enough but colin???? no way.. if that happens surely that is a HUGE signing ?

 

[Depreston]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1539191850157977600

sorry but what?? brooks fair enough but colin???? no way.. if that happens surely that is a HUGE signing ?

Yeah morikawa is huge new blood departure

 

[PJ87]

Yeah morikawa is huge new blood departure

is he actually going?? I mean i havent been keeping up ive been away this weekend.. but seriously is he going? im actually shocked

he is a 2 time major winner and current top 10 player i didnt think LIV would get any of them this soon

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Before the US Open the first rumour wad that Koepka was joining

Then it was embellished to include - Hovland , Schuaffle, Morikawa etc


Koepka has his issue with his injuries so potentially is looking to play less events and for more rewards so you can see why he moves across- if it was 3/4 years ago when he was right at the top and looked unbeatable then it would be a huge deal

he is certainly a player that’s not been in the limelight as much lately on the course with his injuries

 

[Deleted member 21445]

They are going to just keep going and the names will get bigger, not as if they are not some big ones already.
The field in the next Liv event will be unrecognisable from their 1st event and that will happen again for their 3rd event.

Make no mistake the PGA Tour has a massive problem on its hands.

 

[Foxholer]

Before the US Open the first rumour wad that Koepka was joining

Then it was embellished to include - Hovland , Schuaffle, Morikawa etc


Koepka has his issue with his injuries so potentially is looking to play less events and for more rewards so you can see why he moves across- if it was 3/4 years ago when he was right at the top and looked unbeatable then it would be a huge deal

he is certainly a player that’s not been in the limelight as much lately on the course with his injuries

From the Forum Host! https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/rumours-ramp-up-over-next-liv-golf-signings?swinguclubhouse
I expect/ed to see more move across as the 1st US based tournament approaches - next week. There may even be more 'deserters' nearer the time as, from memory, happened for the 1st event.
I can't see the the PGA Tour being able to fight the 'desertions' purely on the basis of suspensions - already, the lifetime/equivalent ban has been effectively ruled unavailable to them, so another tactic seems required.
Morikawa's move, if it happens, would be a major coup, as he's not in the group normally written off as 'no longer competitive, but looking/happy to collect a big retirement bonus'!

 

[woofers]

As I've asked before, any word on how LIV are going to manage who gets a game? With only 48 players at each event, how many players in total will they sign up ?

 

[RW1986]

Koepka confirmed ?? fantastic news for them

 

[Deleted member 15344]

As I've asked before, any word on how LIV are going to manage who gets a game? With only 48 players at each event, how many players in total will they sign up ?

I’m guessing they will just not enter the ones that have come from the Asian Tour - the event at Hemel had a lot of players from the Asian tour filling up the numbers , player who prob weren’t being paid to be there

 

[Bdill93]

As I've asked before, any word on how LIV are going to manage who gets a game? With only 48 players at each event, how many players in total will they sign up ?

Pay them off?

 

[PJ87]

As I've asked before, any word on how LIV are going to manage who gets a game? With only 48 players at each event, how many players in total will they sign up ?

How many of the lower players will just have signed a short term contract ? Prob a few that are holding spaces

Imagine if brooks jnr is just holding his brothers place aha