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[Mel Smooth]

Imagine if MS had posted something similar in the PGA thread

Phil can have his moment, he knows it’s not good news for the DPWT, which we are seeing the demise of, right in front of our eyes… the last event wasn’t even getting mentions on twitter, let alone broadcast to its fans..

The last DPWT that made any headlines was in Dubai, and we all know why. ;-)

 

[Deleted member 29109]

Phil can have his moment, he knows it’s not good news for the DPWT, which we are seeing the demise of, right in front of our eyes… the last event wasn’t even getting mentions on twitter, let alone broadcast to its fans..

The last DPWT that made any headlines was in Dubai, and we all know why. ;-)

Give over. It’s been on the demise for 30 years. Other than a few marquee events. It’s been the equivalent of the Corn Ferry for at least 10 years.

 

[BubbaP]

Not unexpected (for me). At least there is clarity now.
I won't be massively surprised if the Asian Tour suddenly has another increase in purses in the near future.

 

[Mel Smooth]

Give over. It’s been on the demise for 30 years. Other than a few marquee events. It’s been the equivalent of the Corn Ferry for at least 10 years.

And what happened in Dubai?

 

[Imurg]

Someone cheated..?

 

[Mel Smooth]

Someone cheated..?

Well based on the tv evidence, it was technically 2 people ;-)

 

[Deleted member 29109]

And what happened in Dubai?

 

[Deleted member 25172]

Happy for Poulter, Westwood et al after this decision (if it is as reported). Now they can spend more time with their families and don't have to worry about being away from them more than needed. Family first! And growing the game second!

 

[TigerTime]

Bad news for the European guys on LIV, and a massive own goal for the DPWT imho…
It does however protect the status of the majors - which are now the only four tournaments on the calendar where you will see the best golfers in the world competing.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1643208174043013122

Until half of them drop out the world rankings.

 

[IanM]

Surely they should be boycotting the Masters as they don’t work Sundays or approve of playing in long trousers?

 

[Mel Smooth]

Happy for Poulter, Westwood et al after this decision (if it is as reported). Now they can spend more time with their families and don't have to worry about being away from them more than needed. Family first! And growing the game second!

They’ll go and play in Asia - if they want to. And let’s be clear, Poulter and Westwood have done incredible things for European golf..
A lot of that now being undone by a Canadian in a suit….

 

[Deleted member 29109]

They’ll go and play in Asia - if they want to. And let’s be clear, Poulter and Westwood have done incredible things for European golf..
A lot of that now being undone by a Canadian in a suit….

Poulter has done a lot for himself. He’s only ever been interested in self promotion. To pretend anything else is delusional.

Westwood was different. Now he’s turned himself into a bit of a knob with his tweeting. Funny how there wasn’t much criticism from him when on the DP/PGAT. Still, I suppose when you’ve sold your soul, you have to keep up your side of the bargain

 

[Deleted member 1147]

They’ll go and play in Asia - if they want to. And let’s be clear, Poulter and Westwood have done incredible things for European golf..
A lot of that now being undone by a Canadian in a suit….

As much as the tour has done for them?

 

[Deleted member 21445]

No spinning this around its a blow for Liv Golf and an indication the anti trust case with the PGA Tour could go the same way.

It's clear now though which is a good thing.

Liv Golfers now play golf on the Liv Tour and Asian Tour.

Im interested to see what the PIF now does with the Asian tour because that could quite easily become the 3rd biggest tour in the world if they decide to invest more in that too and have events around Europe.
There are events in the UK this year..

 

[Imurg]

They’ll go and play in Asia - if they want to. And let’s be clear, Poulter and Westwood have done incredible things for European golf..
A lot of that now being undone by a Canadian in a suit….

It's always someone else's fault............

 

[Deleted member 29109]

It's always someone else's fault............

There is already a load of crying and being the victim on socials. Mostly by the channels desperately trying to cosy up to the Saudis.
The players should now just take their money and slope off into obscurity. Especially those old European players on the decline. I’m embarrassed for them.

The European tour has given them far more than they have given it. Say thanks and bugger off.

 

[Rocco]

No spinning this around its a blow for Liv Golf and an indication the anti trust case with the PGA Tour could go the same way.

It doesn't seem that long ago that the LIV supporters were stating that the PGA Tour might win their case but that the DP World Tour had NO chance of winning ...WRONG

 

[BrianM]

It's always someone else's fault............

If you think Keith Pelley is the man to take the DPWT forward then I despair.
Ive said from the very start he wasn’t the man to take the business forward.
My main concern is where does the DPWT go from here.

 

[Imurg]

If you think Keith Pelley is the man to take the DPWT forward then I despair.
Ive said from the very start he wasn’t the man to take the business forward.
My main concern is where does the DPWT go from here.

Where have I said that?
My statement is purely about LIV and their followers always making out that someone else is to blame for everything

 

[IJames]

No spinning this around its a blow for Liv Golf and an indication the anti trust case with the PGA Tour could go the same way.

It's clear now though which is a good thing.

Liv Golfers now play golf on the Liv Tour and Asian Tour.

Im interested to see what the PIF now does with the Asian tour because that could quite easily become the 3rd biggest tour in the world if they decide to invest more in that too and have events around Europe.
There are events in the UK this year..

If it's correct - as official announcement isn't due until Thursday - I don't see it as a blow for LIV Golf, though maybe a blow for a few LIV golfers who, IMO, have been taking the P! It's simply confirmation that a Tour's administration is entitled to actually perform its role and apply its rules! I'm almost certain that PGAT's case will go the same way, though th US legal process is rather different to the process both parties have gone through in UK! The golfers concerned can simply go to another tour - as they should have done in he first place!