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[Mel Smooth]

Well, you said some players had been kicked off. Who?

Gonna be honest here Ethan, I don't know. I could go and look them up, but I'm not doing that for the benefit for the likes of you, RR, and Liverpoolphl.

I know Ogletree was out after London, and off the top of my head I think the 15 year old Chantananawut is out - although he did play in the the Junior Open a couple of weeks back where he finished 2nd.

 

[Mel Smooth]

Lets get back to relevant info

https://twitter.com/x/status/1550133444646256640

 

[Backsticks]

Both tours have made references to the sources in which the Saudi money comes from, the sporting community like wise yet both tours still allow Saudi sponsors which is total hypocrisy.

You cannot condem the source of the money as the funding for LIV on one hand but be open to accepting financial sponsorship to support your events or tours on the other hand.

It’s black and white when it comes to banning players however it’s grey when is comes to receiving our scouting event sponsors.

Hey that’s just my opinion, it’s a personal view and is not factual. However some on here believe their views “ are factually correct” and everyone else remains wrong.

Not really answering my question though. That is simply restating that the tours have made such references.
When ? Who ? When ?

 

[Backsticks]

Lets get back to relevant info

https://twitter.com/x/status/1550133444646256640

You can't polish a turd. The nonsense of teams is just spiraling into the twilight zone. How can anyone with a knowledge of golf actually think people will take any notice, care, support, such an artificial team creation in an individual sport?
The whole world is laughing at the ineptitude.

 

[Deleted member 1418]

Of course it's not about the money......

 

[Deleted member 1418]

"It's golf but lucre" is probably a more appropriate tag line!!! ?

 

[BubbaP]

So you think it will surpass based on the money then ?

Which players are “offski” to the PGA and no longer on the ET ?

The field at the most recent DP Event was the stronger than any event on LIV or Asian Tour

The ET and RTD have access into the majors , wgc , Ryder Cup - it has the new co sanctioned events between the PGA and ET - if anything it’s getting stronger and holds more cards than the Asian Tour can gain

Just to clarify were you including co-sanctioned events?
If so, then the Barracuda Championship
If not then the Irish Open
Or have I misunderstood?

 

[pokerjoke]

Go back and read the first 20 pages of this thread it’s quite a good read.
The amount of posters who thought this was a non starter.
It’s getting bigger,it will get even bigger,and here to stay.
The PGA tour will probably end up being the 2nd biggest tour.

 

[Ethan]

Gonna be honest here Ethan, I don't know. I could go and look them up, but I'm not doing that for the benefit for the likes of you, RR, and Liverpoolphl.

I know Ogletree was out after London, and off the top of my head I think the 15 year old Chantananawut is out - although he did play in the the Junior Open a couple of weeks back where he finished 2nd.

They are both still listed on the LIV player roster. Maybe there is some rotation or opt-in/out element.

 

[TigerTime]

 

[Mel Smooth]

They are both still listed on the LIV player roster. Maybe there is some rotation or opt-in/out element.

Quite feasible, that as the series develops, they'll utilise players based on logistics, form, availability etc. As I said, the Asian Tour is their safety net, and they'll all be aware of that when they sign up - particularly the lesser known players who could be in and out of the draft.

 

[Ethan]

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The company mentioned is a UK listed company registered at Companies House with an address in Reading.

 

[sunshine]

I thought it was a fair statement from Stenson and I agreed with him to be honest. I don't see why playing LIV events should preclude him from being RC Captain, other than the suspensions which are borne out of pettiness and desperation.

Really? This is like Harry Kane moving to Arsenal and then saying he’d like to continue playing for Spurs in the champions league.

I understand totally why Stenson has gone to Liv. They’ve made him an offer he can’t refuse, and he would be missing out massively compared to his contemporaries like Westwood if he turned it down. But he’s signed up with a direct competitor to the European tour, they can’t keep him captain.

 

[Mel Smooth]

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The company at No 2 on the right - Sanabil Investments - have many fingers, in many pies, all over the world.

 

[PJ87]

Really? This is like Harry Kane moving to Arsenal and then saying he’d like to continue playing for Spurs in the champions league.

I understand totally why Stenson has gone to Liv. They’ve made him an offer he can’t refuse, and he would be missing out massively compared to his contemporaries like Westwood if he turned it down. But he’s signed up with a direct competitor to the European tour, they can’t keep him captain.

Thought padraigs interview was a bit stupid... "I wish he had waited 15 months before deciding to go to not unsettle the Ryder cup" what actual planet is he on with that thinking? The offer was a power play. If he wasn't captain of the Ryder cup the offer wouldn't be there / as much

 

[Oddsocks]

Not really answering my question though. That is simply restating that the tours have made such references.
When ? Who ? When ?

And it’s winding you up isn’t it?

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I dont understand why professional golf needs another tour and especially one with a format that LIV are selling. Its not something that i'd be willing to pay to watch.

If the money wasnt so good there wouldn't be no discussion.

 

[Harry Putter]

I dont understand why professional golf needs another tour and especially one with a format that LIV are selling. Its not something that i'd be willing to pay to watch.

I'm a golf viewing fanatic and do actually watch the DP Tour Thursdays and Fridays.. love seeing relatively unknown pros fight for their professional status, knowing that a missed putt could be a missed cut and no money.. they are fighting for their livlihood and it's exciting. I enjoy seeing talented young pros like the Hojgaard brothers hugely improve and learn to compete against other talented golfers.

I had a look at LIV online but found watching tired old multi-millionaires dobbing it around for a guaranteed paycheck that they don't need totally underwhelming. Add in the dire commentary and team element that nobody cares about, and it's a no from me.

 

[sunshine]

Seen on here that some people seem to think I'm completely PRO Liv and Anti PGA Tour.

Simply not true I love watching the big historic PGA tour events and the Majors.
Im just keeping an open mind to Liv as I think some of what they are trying to do is good for attracting a younger audience to the game of golf which I genuinely think the sport needs.

??? And then you go on to type out a long promotion of Liv.

You are blatantly on the Liv payroll. You’re not kidding anyone ???

 

[sunshine]

Both tours have made references to the sources in which the Saudi money comes from, the sporting community like wise yet both tours still allow Saudi sponsors which is total hypocrisy.

This post demonstrates the success of the Liv propaganda campaign on social media. The misinformation posted by the likes of Mel smooth (and I’m sure there’s plenty more on other platforms) has successfully confused you.

Yes Ethan has commented on the blood money sports-washing source of funding. Have the PGA Tour or DP? I don’t think so. But there’s always people easily confused. ?‍

You guys need to read George Orwell