I mean "yay", but kind of makes a bit of a mockery at the 1000s of normal earning folk stuck out there with no idea when they can get home, but a few golfing millionaires can fund a jet and fly out to safety.. So back to "yay"Been following this story for the last few days - some of the LIV golfers were stuck in Dubai following on from the issues in Iran.
Looks like they’ve managed to get to Hong Kong safely.
As one of the ‘stranded’ I can’t say I’m overly excited with this news.
As long as they got out before the emergency medical evacuations that they are desperately trying to prioritise I’m sure that’s fine.
Currently watching the LIV feed from HK - first one I’ve seen for a while. Where’s all the loud music some people complain about?
Decent golf, names I recognise. But, for me, it’s very refreshing to hear calm, sensible commentators.
TBH, it could be a DP tour or PGA comp.
Quoting myselfWith the hype and it being golf, AK will probably be T40 next time out
At the other end, one of the changes this year is how standings / merit points are allocated. Was just to top 24, now it is to whole field (obviously small points at bottom).
This will count against players who miss weeks. Maybe better for the more consistent middle order players.
Before starting, I was thinking it will likely be a farewell year to Poulter & Westwood (mind, did say that last year as well!). Maybe Mickleson also.
Poulter has actually started better, currently 37th. Westwood & Mickleson have missed 2 weeks, so all to do.
Kaymer missed one week also.
- Westwood surprised me/many with a couple of good weeks. Probably a tad frustrated with the rest of the 'sticks. Canter has surprisingly struggled so far, and Horsfield the last couple of seasons has been the best of the 4, but seems to be having a 'mare so far this year.
Quoting myself
Mickleson is reported to be back this week. Wonder if they have anything in the 'rules' (that owgr would approve of) to cover his circumstances should he end up in the relegation zone.
Sounds like strong ticket sales in SA.
Having read that, it’s a lot of words waffling about not a lot and nothing new or insightful. Just another boring wordy opinion by one person and nothing of any substance to suggest where it’s going at all.
I just watched the playoff, and as good as that 'second' shot was - it should really have been his third shot. They just granted him relief after hitting it in the spectator area. I didn't agree with that ruling at all. Chip it back into the fairway and play on, or take a penalty stroke for unplayable. It makes a mockery of even trying to hit the fairway. And that was one of the widest fairways I've ever seen to begin with.
