I don’t know anyone who watches to see Michelson’s gafs, DJs stony stoic demeanor and trailing performance, or that last issue with most all the other 17 joining the LIV. PGA is not going to lose viewership over the loss of those guys.
Why are the Saudis doing this.
Little Dubai.
Little Dubai beat the stumblebum Saudis in golf as a business. They got themselves on the European PGA tour circuit (NOT a third league), and even have a Race To Dubai season long rankings and final play, as part of the European tour; and because of the agreements between the PGA and the European PGA. American PGA golfers can play in the Race to Dubai. The Saudis have watched thia and said to themselves - “look what that f,,,,ing litle Dubai has done”.
So the Saudis, trying not be outdone, are out buying golfers. They offered Tiger a billion and he turned them down. Good for him.
It appears the PGA said F you to Trump and his golf courses..
Good for Saudi Arabia for doing the exact opposite..
PGA deserves a nice dirt nap
These particular guys maybe not. But who else might join LIV? Petulance is always a bad look. And the PGA is being very petulant. Just this kind of “our way or screw you” could drive other players out.
Yep, I applauded him for that decision. In golf, there are only 4 major tournaments that will never be outdone and to sign on to the Saudi's for immediate financial gratification is a death sentence.
Will the LIV have US televised coverage of their tournaments which NBC currently has the market sealed with their contract with the PGA?
I don't know but it sounds to me like these 17 players and those who follow are giving the finger to the very athletic organization that allowed them to amass their fortunes.......
Hopefully their contracts include free gasoline for the rest of their golfing lives..........