Backsticks
Assistant Pro
Well, it might explain if it truly is coming from the man who led all 4 majors in 1986(?) after, what, aaahm, oh yeh...54 holes.
I think we need some Freudian analysis on Greg and LIV. Sometimes a cigar is just 54 holes.
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I think we need some Freudian analysis on Greg and LIV. Sometimes a cigar is just 54 holes.
GallowayGolfer
New member
Paul Casey just signed
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
Will his back allow him to do all 3 rounds?
Foxholer
Blackballed
What a load of drivel! You have to be taking the 'p' surely!
Crow
Crow Person
Is all this petty to-and-fro squabbling what The Footie Thread is like?
Duckster
Tour Rookie
Seriously is this still going on? Ffs, if you don’t like Saudi then who really cares? If you do then go for your life. But why is this a massive bone of contention with people?
Foxholer
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Deleted member 25172
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99.9% sure Mr Backsticks post was ironic/sarcastic.
Foxholer
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If you are not interested in it, simply don't visit the thread!
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Deleted member 25172
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As it’s an exhibition with guaranteed money it doesn’t really matter what the score is anyway. Money already in the bank, so a nice three day walk. If the back holds up and he can get a score going, even better for the account.
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Deleted member 21445
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Decided to commit to watching the whole Liv Event so I could try and work out what I thought of it purely as a golf event.
I Like
That they are trying something different to engage a younger audience to the game.
That they have some top Golfers in the field now.
The TV coverage, tons of cameras and no adverts (that may change with the TV deal that is going to come at some point)
The shotgun start and having all the players on the course at the same time, no lulls in the action
The standard of golf on a tough golf course, with marquee names at the 1st page of the leaderboard.
I like the colour coded hole diagrams at the bottom of the screen showing green for birdie holes through yellow to red for the hardest holes
I like the fan experience with lots to do and music concerts in the evening which I think helps attract a younger audience, they have a big crowd for the final day..
That they really look after the caddies with logistics and pay.
II don't like
The team element, I do think there is an embryo of something there but it needs tweaking, the players seem to like it more with going out for meals together etc than the TV audience
The on course commentators, need to improve or be replaced.
The field overall is still weak for recognisable names but I can only see that improving in the coming events.
II want to be clear I love watching the big PGA Tour events and can't wait to watch The Open.
The biggest thing I don't like is how fractured the game of golf is right now and just hope a resolution can be found between the tours but that looks impossible right now.
I think we could end up with 2 separate tours with the best of the best only playing each other 4 times a year because the majors will want the best at their events.
I am actually not a big fan of Greg Norman but I have to say I agree with him when he says Golfers are independent contractors and should be able to play where they want.
I Like
That they are trying something different to engage a younger audience to the game.
That they have some top Golfers in the field now.
The TV coverage, tons of cameras and no adverts (that may change with the TV deal that is going to come at some point)
The shotgun start and having all the players on the course at the same time, no lulls in the action
The standard of golf on a tough golf course, with marquee names at the 1st page of the leaderboard.
I like the colour coded hole diagrams at the bottom of the screen showing green for birdie holes through yellow to red for the hardest holes
I like the fan experience with lots to do and music concerts in the evening which I think helps attract a younger audience, they have a big crowd for the final day..
That they really look after the caddies with logistics and pay.
II don't like
The team element, I do think there is an embryo of something there but it needs tweaking, the players seem to like it more with going out for meals together etc than the TV audience
The on course commentators, need to improve or be replaced.
The field overall is still weak for recognisable names but I can only see that improving in the coming events.
II want to be clear I love watching the big PGA Tour events and can't wait to watch The Open.
The biggest thing I don't like is how fractured the game of golf is right now and just hope a resolution can be found between the tours but that looks impossible right now.
I think we could end up with 2 separate tours with the best of the best only playing each other 4 times a year because the majors will want the best at their events.
I am actually not a big fan of Greg Norman but I have to say I agree with him when he says Golfers are independent contractors and should be able to play where they want.
Foxholer
Blackballed
Ho-hum to that.
Another in the 'past it but happy to top the pension pot up significantly' category.
Never really showed much allegiance to either tour (an observation, not a criticism), so not surprised.
AussieKB
Well-known member
Can see if Tigger signed then the comments would be "oh he's past it"
about time to change your tune guys, why be negative all the time, if nobody tried something new in this world where would be ?
still in a cave rubbing sticks together.
about time to change your tune guys, why be negative all the time, if nobody tried something new in this world where would be ?
still in a cave rubbing sticks together.
Foxholer
Blackballed
That's because he IS!
Well, not so much 'past it' so much as 'incapable of competing', even in a 3 round comp'!
I'm sure the proposal has actually been quietly made - as he would be a massive draw. But lack of response means it was rebuffed, at least for now.
The reason folk are negative is that they think it's a bad thing. Until that view changes, why would/should they change their mind? The 2 comps so far haven't done anything to make me change mine!
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Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
For Casey, yes. For the product, a super league according to the name, not so good.
Given Casey's nickname, I'm sure he'll fit in well with FIGJAM and the others.
BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
Does anyone know of any predominantly South African based forums? Would be interesting reading how things are viewed there given the success of their players
Anoetic
New member
For everyone not liking the team aspect it was interesting to hear brandon and Dustin talking about it walking down 18, and the reaction of the players on the 18th green. I can only see it getting bigger especially moving toward the end of season competition. And the final round of Brandon’s would deserve to win any competition…..
Ethan
Money List Winner
What's that, then?
Foxholer
Blackballed
Used to be 'Popeye' - reflecting his well developed forearms.
