LIV Golf

[IJames]

Given the nature and history of the tournament, I'd expect The Masters Committee to have insisted that broadcasters be unbiased.

 

[BrianM]

Given the nature and history of the tournament, I'd expect The Masters Committee to have insisted that broadcasters be unbiased.

As it should be, it’s ultimately just golfers playing to win a tournament and some play on different tours, nothing more and nothing less.

 

[BiMGuy]

Ooof.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1640837482886430720

 

[Backsticks]

Everything about the Masters broadcast is controlled by Augusta. CBS is doing what it is told.
(which network is it that lost the rights because a commentator mentioned the value of the prize money, against Augusta's instructions?)

 

[Neilds]

Ooof.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1640837482886430720

And they thought the PGAT had them tied down to strict contracts!!!!!

 

[Neilds]

Everything about the Masters broadcast is controlled by Augusta. CBS is doing what it is told.
(which network is it that lost the rights because a commentator mentioned the value of the prize money, against Augusta's instructions?)

Have Augusta said anything about LIV logos on the shirts? Seem to remember our favourite American chubster caused some controversy by wearing LIV gear at the Open?

 

[sweaty sock]

Would be interested to see what liv committed to in the contracts... max number of starts per annum, ability to gain ranking points, length of tenure, ability to compete on other tours....

Could be anything, at the moment all i know is that the pga tour wont welcome liv players back, not sure anythings been confirmed about liv allowing players to play 'away'

 

[AussieKB]

Have Augusta said anything about LIV logos on the shirts? Seem to remember our favourite American chubster caused some controversy by wearing LIV gear at the Open?

So you think they ban Nike Adidas Titleist logo's as well ?

 

[Neilds]

So you think they ban Nike Adidas Titleist logo's as well ?

Not the same thing but thanks for being pedantic

 

[Liverpoolphil]

So you think they ban Nike Adidas Titleist logo's as well ?

Well they did ban Players son for his actions and I believe Gary Player was spoken to about his top last year

It wouldn’t surprise me if they have asked politely for LIV players to not wear their logos etc

How that fits in with their LIV contract will be interesting

 

[IJames]

So you think they ban Nike Adidas Titleist logo's as well ?

Why would they ban clothing or equipment manufacturers logos! They haven't in the past, so a pretty daft query imo! I don't even think they would they would ban LIV related logos of the form worn by players in DPWT events and at The Open.

 

[AddisonRoad]

There are rumors they're planning on banning LIV logos due to tackiness

 

[Liverpoolphil]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1641508312456781845

 

[Mel Smooth]

I'm gutted.

Faldo thinks I'm a nobody...

 

[Backsticks]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1641508312456781845

Sir Nick, first August in 96 and now this - Leave Greg alone !

 

[Backsticks]

Though the nub is undeniable - LIV has done nothing to grow the game, and that did seem to be its big claim when it launched.

 

[evemccc]

Though the nub is undeniable - LIV has done nothing to grow the game, and that did seem to be its big claim when it launched.

Come on — are you really that gullible, seriously? Do you believe everything that all the big corporates tell you as their rationale for policy? I think the technical term is ‘PR Guff’..

 

[Mel Smooth]

Come on — are you really that gullible, seriously? Do you believe everything that all the big corporates tell you as their rationale for policy? I think the technical term is ‘PR Guff’..

The thing is, they most definitely HAVE grown the game in some areas - already!! Australia is sold out, fans there are absolutely buzzing to see some top level pro golfers playing on their continent.

Backsticks criticism of LIV at this stage is like telling some parents their kid is going to be a complete failure when it's 6 months old

 

[Backsticks]

Yes, I certainly thought it would lead to a golf boom in Saudi Arabia. I had no reason to disbelieve them, as Greg is as honest and straight talking guy as you will meet, and has nothing but a love for the game of golf and bringing the enjoyment of playing to all corners of the world. Unfortunately it seems to have flopped on that front. Possibly Rory's fault for not willing to give something back to the game that has given him so much.
Or something like that.

 

[Liverpoolphil]

The thing is, they most definitely HAVE grown the game in some areas - already!! Australia is sold out, fans there are absolutely buzzing to see some top level pro golfers playing on their continent.

Backsticks criticism of LIV at this stage is like telling some parents their kid is going to be a complete failure when it's 6 months old

It’s always an interesting phrase

Growing the game

Now for me growing the game is

Bringing in new people into the game either as spectators or mainly as players

Is having a sold out event in Australia full of golf fans - “growing the game” . Now if all those people were not golf fans before then that’s new people , the name growing , if it’s just golf fans getting an event to watch then it’s not really growing the game.

If people start to play the sport because of LIV then they are growing the game but right now it appears all they are growing is the size of some peoples bank balances