Professional Golf 2024 & 2025

[rulie]

The US majors use the PGAT events as a pathway for access into their majors as well as ranking points which are as we all know bias towards the US Tour

As stated, each major has their own qualifying criteria, and each likely includes OWGR points. The OWGR process is explained on its site:
https://www.owgr.com/how-the-ranking-works

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Not to mention how the DPWT seems to have embraced the Saudi League players on their tour. No need to complain about a few players chasing money.

Well that is yet to be determined as the outcome of the fines will be known soon

 

[Arthur Wedge]

As stated, each major has their own qualifying criteria, and each likely includes OWGR points. The OWGR process is explained on its site:
https://www.owgr.com/how-the-ranking-works

Yes I know how the ranking system works

And each of the US majors is heavily bias towards events played on the PGAT hence why playing on the PGAT gives players a better chance of getting onto all the majors

 

[rulie]

Yes I know how the ranking system works

And each of the US majors is heavily bias towards events played on the PGAT hence why playing on the PGAT gives players a better chance of getting onto all the majors

Perhaps that's because the majority of the best players play PGAT events?

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Perhaps that's because the majority of the best players play PGAT events?

It’s a chicken and the egg - the US majors have always been bias towards entry from the US tour so the top players move to the US tour to help them gain entry into the majors

 

[cleveland52]

As we have seen with the recent big deals with Sky and DP World the ET is in a good place

Players will always chase and play in the biggest and richest events


As players have been moving to the PGAT for decades what is the alternative

Any ideas ?

Well, I guess the DPWT could be subsidized by the Saudis and become a feeder tour for the Asian Tour and the LIV league.
That might make them happy.

 

[cleveland52]

The solution is to offer prize money at the same level as the PGAT.

And, if that is not a feasible solution, then obviously the best DP World Tour players will look to go somewhere else to improve their earning potential. What would be your mastermind solution?

Until the European Tour can offer the same money (which will probably never happen), the people in charge could remain in denial and pretend that doesn't play a part, or they could embrace it, acknowledge the European Tour is effectively a feeder tour, but then maximise their opportunities from there.

Well, the Asian, DPWT, and the PGAT are feeder tours for the LIV tour. Everyone seems to be ok with that.

 

[rulie]

It’s a chicken and the egg - the US majors have always been bias towards entry from the US tour so the top players move to the US tour to help them gain entry into the majors

I doubt that is a "major" reason for players moving to the PGAT!

 

[Lucifer MorningStar]

I doubt that is a "major" reason for players moving to the PGAT!

I mean I’d personally say it’s the money but apparently we can’t suggest that unless people are moving to LIV the PGA tour is all about the majors only apparently

 

[Arthur Wedge]

I doubt that is a "major" reason for players moving to the PGAT!

Along with the prize fund on offer it very much is a big reason for players going to play on the PGAT - playing and winning in majors is the pinnacle in the sport

 

[cleveland52]

Oh there is no doubt that money plays a big role - the majors do as well , it’s a touch easier to gain entry into the Masters, PGA and US Open by playing on the PGAT

This cannot be overstated enough.

 

[rulie]

What is the best football league in the world and why?

 

[cleveland52]

This is true - it's a shame that the PGAT can't take this view with regard to players wanting to join LIV.

All the tours seemingly have to accept they will lose players who want to better themselves financially on the PGAT, but when the chance comes for players to leave the PGAT, they get a 12 month ban...

The PGAT does not prohibit any player from pursuing greener pastures. Unlike the DPWT, they just don't accept them back.

 

[Lucifer MorningStar]

What is the best football league in the world and why?

Hmm I know the Premier league, The one that pays the most !

 

[Mel Smooth]

The PGAT does not prohibit any player from pursuing greener pastures. Unlike the DPWT, they just don't accept them back.

Laurie Canter is gonna be disappointed.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

What is the best football league in the world and why ?

Im sure you are trying to find some sort of relevance here but someone has already gone through the football comparisons

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Laurie Canter is gonna be disappointed.

Why will be be disappointed

 

[Lucifer MorningStar]

Laurie Canter is gonna be disappointed.

Not sure how you figure that out as his ban was only for 12months after he went to LIV , he’s spent this year on DPWT and is now entitled to play PGAT without restriction as his suspension has been served and then some.

 

[rulie]

Im sure you are trying to find some sort of relevance here but someone has already gone through the football comparisons

Professional athletes are just that, professional athletes, and go to where the best are playing, regardless of their sport. It's competition and money.

 

[kp17]

Tom McKibbin won $10m in his first season in LIV. Pressure is off him now, he can swing freely when he plays. Interesting to see him next year, see how he progresses. I'm sure LIV badly want him to do well also, it's a change of tack for them.

10000% the right move.
Could’ve joined PGA tour, form could’ve went out the window, could’ve got injured etc etc.

Sitting with 10 million for a years work and the rest of his career ahead of him.