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Rory triggering the LiV community on X is properly amusing. They are a fragile bunch 
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Mel Smooth
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Rory triggering the LiV community on X is properly amusing. They are a fragile bunch
Question is - will he go cap in hand to Greg Norman for a spot on LIV, or, will he bask in the glory of fantastic season on the PGAT playing against a small proportion of the worlds best players.
AussieKB
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Rory said he will retire before playing LIV, so might have seen the last of him.
Pin-seeker
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I think Rory’s ego as taken a bit of a battering recently.
Some of the stuff on X from both sides is crazy.
People genuinely spend all day arguing over it.
AussieKB
Well-known member
Does Rham now resign from both the PGAT and DP tour ?
or will he just pay his fines as he goes.
He has not had to ask for a release from DP tour before, but think they may see some easy money by fining him
when he starts playing LIV.
or will he just pay his fines as he goes.
He has not had to ask for a release from DP tour before, but think they may see some easy money by fining him
when he starts playing LIV.
Mel Smooth
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He does it for the PIP money rankings mate - clicks4cash.
Mel Smooth
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He said he was going to retain his PGAT and DPWT membership, and hopefully play in events in the future.
There are more players to come over as well, significant names from the PGAT - who simply cannot afford to not have these guys playing in some of their events.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
I might suggest that this thread and the nature of the debate in it (not always convivial and respectful from the little I have actually bothered reading) plus what I read about what’s going on on X and at higher levels in the sport, demonstrates perfectly the value to the sport and growing the sport that LIV has brought and brings to the table.
And as far as I can see, that is little other than division, anger, controversy and an exposure of the avarice and over-inflated sense of self that are part of the mentality of many top players.
And as far as I can see, that is little other than division, anger, controversy and an exposure of the avarice and over-inflated sense of self that are part of the mentality of many top players.
ColchesterFC
Journeyman Pro
Is this not also true of LIV? Are Brooks or Rahm going to bask in the glory of a fantastic season on LIV playing against a small proportion of the worlds best players?
Mel Smooth
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Possibly - although I suspect they'll both want to prove their worth by adding to their recent major wins - Brooks makes no secret that majors are his priority - I suspect Rahm feels the same way.
fenwayrich
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If Hovland's best mate gets one of the 3 spots they're playing for today, it's almost certain he'll be off as well. Maybe even if he doesn't.
It's all very sad.
It's all very sad.
Barking_Mad
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They know a deal is coming so they're jumping at the penalty free cash before it happens. Like rats in a sack.
Is LIV happy to be hiring rats ?
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As far as I can see right now there are 9 spots available on Liv Teams for 2024
3 will be taken by the qualifiers in the Q School promotion event that is on You Tube right now
Rahms Team has 3 spots
We have all seen this movie before so Tony Finau is one so that leaves 2 more
Rippers
2 Spots
Iron Heads
1 spot (probably a qualifier)
High Flyers
1 Spot
Mickleson's team so I expect a PGAT defection here because he will want to do that.
Cleeks
2 Spots
So currently only 5 spots for possible PGAT defectors as it stands if big Tone is coming.
If another really big name is coming (captain) then they could create another team which would mean 9 spots would be available.
Or maybe the qualifiers are given their own team and each year the qualifying event is to earn a place on that team.
Going to be an interesting few weeks till 31st December
3 will be taken by the qualifiers in the Q School promotion event that is on You Tube right now
Rahms Team has 3 spots
We have all seen this movie before so Tony Finau is one so that leaves 2 more
Rippers
2 Spots
Iron Heads
1 spot (probably a qualifier)
High Flyers
1 Spot
Mickleson's team so I expect a PGAT defection here because he will want to do that.
Cleeks
2 Spots
So currently only 5 spots for possible PGAT defectors as it stands if big Tone is coming.
If another really big name is coming (captain) then they could create another team which would mean 9 spots would be available.
Or maybe the qualifiers are given their own team and each year the qualifying event is to earn a place on that team.
Going to be an interesting few weeks till 31st December
Mel Smooth
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Don't forget there are two teams where the captains don't have equity. 60 players or 20x3 balls is considered the maximum number with the shotgun start - so 15 teams. There are currently 11 equity holding captains, which means there's space for 4 more. if LIV wanted to expand out to their maximum capacity. That opens up space for an additional 8 players.
I don't think they will at this stage - but that's the potential within the shotgun start format.
Depreston
Club Champion
There’ll still be a mess of a schedule to sort out even if a deals made you won’t see Rahm teeing it up for many PGA/DP Events this year and probably next
He’d have have to play
14 LiV events
4 majors
That leaves what realistically 3 or 4 events at best
The players - probably gets the nod from a lot of LiV lads
Scottish Open - links prep
Spanish Open -
and another
this situation would probably weirdly make The Players Championship a de facto 5th major something the tour had been pushing for years
Its a big signing for LiV but it won’t get many more viewers of the golf watching audience switching on whether they add viewers from a new audience will remain to be seen DJ BDC Smith and Brooks didn’t
Beezerk
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Nerves all over the place at The Liv Promotion Event.
Looking like their could be a 4 man playoff for 3 spots on Liv.
Liv will be praying the Japanese lad qualifies for that part of the world.
I know most of you dont care and thats fine.
For those who want to watch the drama its below, remember this means the world to these guys.
EDIT - Samooj has just drained one across the green on 17 and has 2 putts on 18 to qualify.
Looking like 3 playing off for 2 spots, one would be Englishman Laurie Canter
Looking like their could be a 4 man playoff for 3 spots on Liv.
Liv will be praying the Japanese lad qualifies for that part of the world.
I know most of you dont care and thats fine.
For those who want to watch the drama its below, remember this means the world to these guys.
EDIT - Samooj has just drained one across the green on 17 and has 2 putts on 18 to qualify.
Looking like 3 playing off for 2 spots, one would be Englishman Laurie Canter
Reemul
Head Pro
I'd clap this if it wasn't such a load of rubbish. Is this the 1970's again, nothing must change, no one can challenge anything, no competiting competition in any way. Maybe you want to go back to Men only clubs, no shorts, long white socks only, maybe no kids either. Blimey...
