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David Puig moving up to second in the Race to Dubai rankings is great for him.
After listening to Jon Rahm on the Sub Par podcast, it’s clear Puig is planning on playing a heavy schedule of non-LIV events to try to break into the worlds top 50, thats probably working on the assumption that LIV doesnt receive OWGR points in the near term.


It speaks volumes about his determination to establish himself at the highest level of professional golf.
he has just moved back into the top 100.


If players like Puig, McKibbin and Surratt continue this trajectory and become established top-50 players, it would be a huge win for LIV.
It would challenge the narrative that LIV isn’t a competitive environment for player development and instead positions it as a legitimate platform for elite young talent to grow, compete, and succeed globally.

This would further help their strategy of recruiting the best young players coming through various systems.
 
Fore Right said:
David Puig moving up to second in the Race to Dubai rankings is great for him.
After listening to Jon Rahm on the Sub Par podcast, it’s clear Puig is planning on playing a heavy schedule of non-LIV events to try to break into the worlds top 50, thats probably working on the assumption that LIV doesnt receive OWGR points in the near term.


It speaks volumes about his determination to establish himself at the highest level of professional golf.
he has just moved back into the top 100.


If players like Puig, McKibbin and Surratt continue this trajectory and become established top-50 players, it would be a huge win for LIV.
It would challenge the narrative that LIV isn’t a competitive environment for player development and instead positions it as a legitimate platform for elite young talent to grow, compete, and succeed globally.

This would further help their strategy of recruiting the best young players coming through various systems.
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Would love to counter debate this nonsense, but the last time I said anything remotely negative about LIV golf, I was threatened with being banned. Most here have learned that if you don't have anything glowing to say about LIV, it's best to keep your mouth shut.
 
Watched the full interview from teams week with the commercial guys and Scott O'Neill earlier. It was quite an interesting listen - and despite all the hullabaloo about which players are coming, which players are going etc, it does feel like the underlying feeling amongst them is that the league is progressing.

The South Africa event is a huge addition to the schedule - and there are some big name partners apparently almost ready to announce. Interesting times.
 
Fore Right said:
Sounds like Patrick Reed wants back on the Pga Tour
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If you read the full interview I'd class it more just aiming not to shut any potential future doors.
“I mean, of course; if it were up to me, I'd play everywhere,”
“I'm already playing on three tours, why not add one more?”
" … I could see myself playing there at some point again. But right now, you just never know; everything's so fluid.”

Generally I feel like the move to 72 holes will make some US players question things more. The long distance travelling was previously offset by 1 fewer days in competition.
Was there a push for a commitment to an extra Asian Tour event also?
Think this is less of a factor for most non-US players.
But Reed always put a tournament/travel shift in anyhow.
 
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I think it goes back to what was mentioned in my previous post. LIV are showing the PGAT love - despite the friction, and the apparent obfuscation in terms of OWGR points, it seems that LIV are just trying to keep calm waters. If they avoid conflict, it strengthens their corporate appeal.
 
Mel Smooth said:
Watched the full interview from teams week with the commercial guys and Scott O'Neill earlier. It was quite an interesting listen - and despite all the hullabaloo about which players are coming, which players are going etc, it does feel like the underlying feeling amongst them is that the league is progressing.

The South Africa event is a huge addition to the schedule - and there are some big name partners apparently almost ready to announce. Interesting times.
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Probably smaller incremental steps rather than big shifts.
I've not tried to do the maths but even with all existing players becoming a year older it feels like the average age has maybe dropped.
If at the start of the decade there was some hope of grabbing the top 50 or so players (was never gonna happen IMO), I think it took them a little while to work out the alternatives - work in progress clearly. Be interesting to see how the year pans out. IMO they do need to demonstrate there are eyes on it, especially with the free viewing disappearing each year.
 
BubbaP said:
Probably smaller incremental steps rather than big shifts.
I've not tried to do the maths but even with all existing players becoming a year older it feels like the average age has maybe dropped.
If at the start of the decade there was some hope of grabbing the top 50 or so players (was never gonna happen IMO), I think it took them a little while to work out the alternatives - work in progress clearly. Be interesting to see how the year pans out. IMO they do need to demonstrate there are eyes on it, especially with the free viewing disappearing each year.
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These are smart business people aren't they. I'd imagine they have figured out what they are up against, where they can grow their market share, and how to move forwards - and let's be honest, they have done ok so far.
Developing the international series is a significant part of the plan as well I reckon.
 
cleveland52 said:
Would love to counter debate this nonsense, but the last time I said anything remotely negative about LIV golf, I was threatened with being banned. Most here have learned that if you don't have anything glowing to say about LIV, it's best to keep your mouth shut.
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LIV is criticised on this forum almost every day, often multiple times.
If you were warned about something, it was not for simply criticising LIV.
 
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