Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
Wasn’t a real proposal/suggestion, its a staggering sum so just a relatable idea of how far 5bn could go in the real world of golf
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Wasn’t a real proposal/suggestion, its a staggering sum so just a relatable idea of how far 5bn could go in the real world of golf
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
It’s a staggering sum and it’s just going to keep climbing , PIF having to put £300plus mil every other month to keep it going
doublebogey7
Head Pro
It is indeed, but if PiF considers that LiV is meeting its aims then I guess they will carry on funding it, not covinced it is though given the viewing figures, lack of commercial income and the general feeling among golfers towards it.
AussieKB
Well-known member
Feeling amongst OZ golfers is VERY positive......
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Guess it depends on the aims
It wouldn’t surprise if they have changed a little since they got rid of Norman - imo he was intent on causing damage to the PGAT from the start and may well have been a big cause of the conflicts
They will prob start to move more events away from the US to a global tour and schedule events when they aren’t against any big events on the other tours
And then got to see if that global viewing market is there
I don’t think it is to the extent that makes it sustainable on its current financial model
Mel Smooth
Hacker
Fast forward to the 3'40 mark to get to the golf discussion.
Mark Attansio of the SSG is definitely giving me the impression they like the idea of team golf here.
Mark Attansio of the SSG is definitely giving me the impression they like the idea of team golf here.
Bucktaylor64
Medal Winner
Plenty of fans in UK. JCB sold out last year and some hospitality is already sold out for this year.
Bucktaylor64
Medal Winner
So what are viewing figures outside the US?
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Would be interesting to know - they used to be released a long time ago but now no one knows. Guess an indicator could be the level of media deals and sponsorships
Pin-seeker
Well-known member
Went last year,was a great day & very reasonably priced.
Lots of fun things for the kids to do as well.
Maybe some of the anti LIV brigade should go & have a nice day out with their family rather than obsessing on here
Mel Smooth
Hacker
Did The Open and JCB last year.
Both good, but I preferred JCB. Easy day out rather than a few days away, and the field is obviously much more condensed so you aren’t waiting ages for the better groups to come through.
A lot of the retail vans looked to be the exact same ones at both events, and price wise, there wasn’t a lot in it.
Both good, but I preferred JCB. Easy day out rather than a few days away, and the field is obviously much more condensed so you aren’t waiting ages for the better groups to come through.
A lot of the retail vans looked to be the exact same ones at both events, and price wise, there wasn’t a lot in it.
Fore Right
Well-known member
Great to see McKibbon get an invite to the USPGA Championship. 
BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
Keep upGreat to see McKibbon get an invite to the USPGA Championship.
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Mel Smooth
Hacker
Rumours circulating that the league is about to jump up to 60 players - on Sunday 3 groups started on the 1st hole which has been described as "The Final Test", this frees up space on the course to get 20 x 3 balls starting on each hole. It would make sense as I've seen a few people criticise the gaps in play at times when you're located on one hole (such as in hospitality etc)
BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
I don't do rumours 
But feels like the chequebook would have to come out again to expand like that, and thought that may be over.
But feels like the chequebook would have to come out again to expand like that, and thought that may be over.
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
How does that work with a shotgun start of if you have 3 groups on one hole ?
The group on 18 will come round and then you have people waiting ?
Also which players will they use to fill the gaps ?
Mel Smooth
Hacker
I don't do rumours
But feels like the chequebook would have to come out again to expand like that, and thought that may be over.
There's a 1.5 billion dollar cheque on the table with PGAT enterprises written on it, but they seem reluctant to take it...
BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
Putting aside the specific for a 'mo (3 on 1st), in reality it is common to have 2 groups playing on par 5s and long par 4s - suspect they have some staff with each group so with a bit of knowledge of the course could stagger some groups starting a little bit to pace/space things fairly easily I would think.
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Yeah we have a few double ups on some holes , 1 and 10 plus a par 5 with them going off a little bit before the hooter - it’s never a quick day but no idea if there are slow play issues or gaps in LIV
BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
I heard gaps had been reported
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