evemccc
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I don’t know.
If I was a pro my top three goals would be in order of priority:
1) The Open
2) Masters
3) US Open
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I don’t know.
If I was a pro my top three goals would be in order of priority:
1) The Open
2) Masters
3) US Open
Beezerk
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Play in a Ryder Cup as well, I’m not convinced being captain is right up there, it’s more a poisoned chalice.
Mel Smooth
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Especially with the current pick of European players against the USA.
Beezerk
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Well yes that as well, doesn’t really make it an enticing prospect ?
need_my_wedge
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I like Stenson a lot, great character, but lost a little bit of respect for him right now.
RRidges
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Again, that doesn't mean <bleep>. She'll have been told what to say if that question comes up and while it probably won't be a lie, the actual details could easily be hidden in the fine wording of the contract. The definition of 'prize purse' is probably key - and might simply be the players share of the team prize! It would also be daft, for example, to provide the enormous bungs that have been published, only to have the player withdraw from the circus prematurely. Until an actual contract is seen, it's all just speculation and inference - including by me.
When they have the job, they have to gush about how much RC Captain means to them. But really its a minor honorific, a final medal for long service to the tour, and a chance to cash in a little at the end of a playing career. Its a bit like being given a testimonial game by their club for footballers. They talk it up, and go deep into selecting the right colour for the backup waterproofs, and what chocolate bar a given player likes in the freebies in the dressing room. But its a very minor thing in the global scheme of world golf.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
I don't think he's gone back on those words - provided his contract didn't explicitly state "you cannot join a different tour or we'll cancel you". They have terminated his contract, not him.
Exactly. He can still say " Happy to still do the job ! ?".
Springveldt
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I'm not sure on that tbh. Playing in one, yes but being Captain? Seems like a bit of a PITA if you ask me. You get blamed for any single thing that goes wrong.
If I was a pro my life goal would have been to win an Open, play in a Ryder Cup and make a boat load of money. That's about it really.
Springveldt
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Got any recommendations? This weather and sitting in a leather chair all day I wouldn't mind some myself.
Ethan
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Stenson may have accepted the Captaincy knowing it might up his profile and his value when selling out to LIV. If that is his true character, he can clear off and not come back.
Mel Smooth
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Little bit tenuous given the dates.
Ethan
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Well, he didn't start talking to them yesterday. He fits the profile exactly, former successful player, major winner, now not really competitive but would still like some more dough. There have clearly been behind the scenes discussion well ahead of time.
D
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His contract would have stated that he would have had to stay with the ET Tour etc
The captain is captain of the ET Team that’s taking on the US
He had a choice - having the honor to captain the side - and it’s still a huge honor in the sport or earn a big extra load of dollars . He picked the money
D
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So if the reports are true.
Next 3 players TBA for next Liv Event are
- Cameron Smith otherwise known as Champion Golfer Of The Year - WGR 2
- Hideki Matsuyama - WGR 14
- Patrick Cantlay - WGR 4
Also not to be ignored they are recruiting quality announcers like David Feherty, can only think he is going because a TV deal is in the offering and has been offered way more money than NBC of course.
These can not be simply described as over the hill, past their best, last pay day.
Q
1. How much does this move the needle ?
2. Does Rory/JT/Rahm have to slightly soften their stance as genuine best players in the world are starting to move ?
3. Does the PGA tour have to start thinking about collaborating with Liv before the flood gates open ?
Thoughts People ?
Next 3 players TBA for next Liv Event are
- Cameron Smith otherwise known as Champion Golfer Of The Year - WGR 2
- Hideki Matsuyama - WGR 14
- Patrick Cantlay - WGR 4
Also not to be ignored they are recruiting quality announcers like David Feherty, can only think he is going because a TV deal is in the offering and has been offered way more money than NBC of course.
These can not be simply described as over the hill, past their best, last pay day.
Q
1. How much does this move the needle ?
2. Does Rory/JT/Rahm have to slightly soften their stance as genuine best players in the world are starting to move ?
3. Does the PGA tour have to start thinking about collaborating with Liv before the flood gates open ?
Thoughts People ?
Mel Smooth
Hacker
He was announced as RC captain before Norman even announced the 1st date of LIV, and long before anybody saw any of the ridiculous repercussions of joining the series.
But let’s not let that get in the way of an opportunity to throw as much dirt at somebody as possible eh?
He’ll have been in RC captaincy discussions from a time before LIV was even a thing.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
But again, it's the Tour who have expelled him, not him choosing to leave the tour. If they didn't kick him out I'm sure he'd remain a member of it and honour the Ryder Cup captain commitment. So he's not broken his contract.
Ethan
Money List Winner
Didn't Cam Smith say he was committing to the PGA Tour for the rest of the season?
Matsuyama would certainly be a miss. Cantley is a great golfer and may be a lovely guy but is as dull as dishwater, so he won't move the needle that much.
D
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No matter how you try and twist this , it’s Stenson making the choice , his contract to be captain would have stipulated in some way that he couldn’t join another Tour etc
He knew that taking the money would have meant losing the captaincy - so it’s his choice
How can you have a captain of the Euro Ryder Cup when he has joined a rival tour
He has chosen money over that honour - doesn’t matter how you try and shift the blame
he hasn’t been “kicked off the tour”
