PJ87
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I don't see it at all. Rahm has been vocal against Liv and want to play against the best etc etc
However they have deep pockets so who knows
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I don't see it at all. Rahm has been vocal against Liv and want to play against the best etc etc
However they have deep pockets so who knows
Springveldt
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If he does go I doubt it's for the money.
He seemed really annoyed about the new PGA Tour schedule and he has 2 young kids now. If LIV allow him to play less events and only 3 day weeks maybe it's more appealing to him now.
Mel Smooth
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They tagged Handicap 54 in that report I believe.
He alluded there could be some truth in the Rahm rumours, and is the same guy that interviewed Carlos Ortiz - who I guess has given him some inside info.
He’s at the Italian Open at the moment - infact he’s interviewed Luke Donald and asked him about the Ballesteros family / Hero cup. Donald has confirmed that the DPWT are speaking to the family about the retaining Seves name in some way with the event, which would be great news (albeit nothing to do with LIV)
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Mel Smooth
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Probably no coincidence that Rory has been stating LIV players shouldn’t be allowed to compete in the Ryder Cup, they’re obviously still trying to stop the top players from ditching the PGA /DPW Tours in favour of LIV.
Unfortunately, if they don’t let the captains have the chance to pick the best players, then the RC is done as the competition we have known.
pokerjoke
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It imo will never be the same again
Greed unfortunately has seen to that.
Rory is bitter beyond words.
Friendships built over years on the tour,he’s now just dumping his mates and putting the knife in.
All of a sudden he’s become spokesperson and widening the divide.
Imagine if Luke could pick Liv players what a terrible atmosphere that would create.
Feel for Luke he’s really up against it,and that is mightily unfair on him.
Oddsocks
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I see it as hovland, young and sitting in Rory’s shadow even though he’s past form is strong. He also appeals to a younger generation.
He’ll do it the same way smith done, bomb dropping
He’ll do it the same way smith done, bomb dropping
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It would appear that top players are going to continue to trickle across to Liv.
Although a Hovland or Rahm would undoubtably be another big coup for Liv I think a real needle mover would be if some top young American players were to move across like Xander Schauffele or Collin Morikawa.
Although a Hovland or Rahm would undoubtably be another big coup for Liv I think a real needle mover would be if some top young American players were to move across like Xander Schauffele or Collin Morikawa.
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The LIV players won’t qualify via the points system and I have no doubt that Donald won’t pick any LIV players - I don’t tbink the European RC team will be enhanced by any of them as there isn’t really any “top” European player on LIV - the likes of Westwood etc have prob finished their RC career
The US also imo won’t pick anyone from LIV but they do miss the likes of DJ , BDC and Koepka who would be around the team - but their depth is very strong
The Ryder Cup will still be the biggest event outside the majors next year
Rumour Zalatoris, Morikawa, and Spieth not going to the Saudi tour.
pokerjoke
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That’s a massive drop then because the Ryder cup is much bigger than any major.
Players say it all the time .
Harry Putter
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I think I'd rather stick hot pins in my eyes.
BubbaP
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Try to stay away from the rumours, but confess it does draw you in.
I have looked back at the PIF event earlier in the year which was probably when the potential upheaval to come first reached my consciousness. I suspect most of the higher ranked players were being courted and were considering options at the time.
If you click on 'field breakdown' it orders by the ranking at the time.
https://www.owgr.com/events/pif-saudi-international-powered-by-softbank-investment-advisers-9402
I recall Lowry taking some heat which perhaps changed his course...
https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/he...ion-to-play-controversial-saudi-international
I have looked back at the PIF event earlier in the year which was probably when the potential upheaval to come first reached my consciousness. I suspect most of the higher ranked players were being courted and were considering options at the time.
If you click on 'field breakdown' it orders by the ranking at the time.
https://www.owgr.com/events/pif-saudi-international-powered-by-softbank-investment-advisers-9402
I recall Lowry taking some heat which perhaps changed his course...
https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/he...ion-to-play-controversial-saudi-international
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If Luke Donald picked any European LIV players then I'd question his sanity!! There's no way any of them are good enough now for the RC! I'd much rather he picked 4 or 5 rookies than Poulter, Westwood etc. Both Hojgaard brothers are better bets, as is
Rob MacIntyre.
I actually think Donald has it good at the moment - Rory, Hovland, Rahm, Lowry, Fitzpatrick - that's an incredibly strong core. And if Fleetwood and Hatton get some form back then the European Team is actually in very good shape I think.
Marshy77
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Yes, the Hojgaard brothers are the future. The LIV bros have had their time and I guess they know this which is part of why they moved. It's a strong team to be fair without them. Still players like Pieters, Detry, Meronk who could still find a spot.
Oddsocks
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If he picks new blood and fails he can blame LIV, if they win he’ll be classed as a god.
I expect Europe to get hammered but the old safe bets have gone and long term the euro team should be stronger for longer.
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Yeah well past it, been a little over 12 months since he won the tour championship!
