08-17-2022, 09:19 AM
(08-17-2022, 06:33 AM)homebiscuit Wrote: [ -> ]Patrick Reed sues the Golf Channel.
Not sure I 100% agree with this, but hey, anything to shut Chamblee's pie hole is welcome.
(08-17-2022, 06:33 AM)homebiscuit Wrote: [ -> ]Patrick Reed sues the Golf Channel.
(08-17-2022, 06:33 AM)homebiscuit Wrote: [ -> ]Patrick Reed sues the Golf Channel.
(08-18-2022, 07:13 AM)The Real Marty Wrote: [ -> ]Here's a funny headline.
To Win a Defamation of Character Suit, Patrick Reed Would Need Character To Begin With
https://www.si.com/golf/news/to-win-a-de...2022-08-18
The funny thing is, if this goes to trial, Reed would have to take the stand and defend all his past transgressions. I not sure he's thought this through.
(08-25-2022, 11:20 AM)NYC4jags Wrote: [ -> ]Well, this will get interesting. LIV vs TGL
https://twitter.com/GolfDigest/status/15...kF9FbDFXbw
I guess what it comes down to is that one is backed by a controversial source and never sought to coordinate with the PGA, but to compete with them.
The other (as far as we know so far) is backed by Tiger and a group of less controversial investors and sought to coordinate with the PGA from the get go. And, of course the whole "virtual golf" thing.
(08-25-2022, 12:14 PM)KingIngram052787 Wrote: [ -> ](08-25-2022, 11:20 AM)NYC4jags Wrote: [ -> ]Well, this will get interesting. LIV vs TGL
https://twitter.com/GolfDigest/status/15...kF9FbDFXbw
I guess what it comes down to is that one is backed by a controversial source and never sought to coordinate with the PGA, but to compete with them.
The other (as far as we know so far) is backed by Tiger and a group of less controversial investors and sought to coordinate with the PGA from the get go. And, of course the whole "virtual golf" thing.
I think he's referring to more than just that, but also the changes to the TOUR and KFT, regarding guaranteed money, elevated events with larger purses, etc etc.
It is pretty hypocritical, and you have to wonder if any of those changes would have ever gotten made without the threat of a competitor? I mean, that was Phil's big complaint, right?
Anyways, as an avid golfer and huge golf fan, I'm excited to see what this turns into.
(08-25-2022, 01:53 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: [ -> ](08-25-2022, 12:14 PM)KingIngram052787 Wrote: [ -> ]I think he's referring to more than just that, but also the changes to the TOUR and KFT, regarding guaranteed money, elevated events with larger purses, etc etc.
It is pretty hypocritical, and you have to wonder if any of those changes would have ever gotten made without the threat of a competitor? I mean, that was Phil's big complaint, right?
Anyways, as an avid golfer and huge golf fan, I'm excited to see what this turns into.
I don't know that the tour elevating purses and attempting to strengthen fields is anything more than a standard reaction to losing talent to a competing tour who offers easier money to pro golfers. They kind-of have to do that to stay properly positioned in the market to attract talent.
Not hypocritical IMO. Just a reaction to competition.
Now, the various tour players and officials/admins who have bad mouthed the format of LIV, and are now supportive of Tiger's format, THOSE GUYS are being hypocritical.
(08-25-2022, 03:03 PM)NewJagsCity Wrote: [ -> ](08-25-2022, 01:53 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: [ -> ]I don't know that the tour elevating purses and attempting to strengthen fields is anything more than a standard reaction to losing talent to a competing tour who offers easier money to pro golfers. They kind-of have to do that to stay properly positioned in the market to attract talent.
Not hypocritical IMO. Just a reaction to competition.
Now, the various tour players and officials/admins who have bad mouthed the format of LIV, and are now supportive of Tiger's format, THOSE GUYS are being hypocritical.
I don't see this Tiger thing as being in competition with the PGA. It's more like an add-on; like TopGolf Shotmakers and Big Break was. And it doesn't look like it will be a drain on PGA Tour talent, assuming I understand it correctly. But I may not.
(08-25-2022, 03:03 PM)NewJagsCity Wrote: [ -> ](08-25-2022, 01:53 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: [ -> ]I don't know that the tour elevating purses and attempting to strengthen fields is anything more than a standard reaction to losing talent to a competing tour who offers easier money to pro golfers. They kind-of have to do that to stay properly positioned in the market to attract talent.
Not hypocritical IMO. Just a reaction to competition.
Now, the various tour players and officials/admins who have bad mouthed the format of LIV, and are now supportive of Tiger's format, THOSE GUYS are being hypocritical.
I don't see this Tiger thing as being in competition with the PGA. It's more like an add-on; like TopGolf Shotmakers and Big Break was. And it doesn't look like it will be a drain on PGA Tour talent, assuming I understand it correctly. But I may not.
(08-30-2022, 05:18 PM)captivating Wrote: [ -> ]Can't wait to hear Brandel Chamblee's opinions on why TGL is the best idea ever.
(07-31-2022, 09:53 PM)homebiscuit Wrote: [ -> ](07-31-2022, 08:38 PM)Sneakers Wrote: [ -> ] The cash flow is endless, and the attrition continues........ PGA officials have to be getting close to panic mode.
Not yet. If Cam Smith goes over, they might start getting nervous. Especially if Korn Ferry and players out of college start signing up.
(08-30-2022, 09:17 AM)homebiscuit Wrote: [ -> ]Cam Smith, Harold Varner, Joaquin Niemann and others have joined LIV.
https://www.si.com/golf/news/cam-smith-h...-this-week
(08-31-2022, 01:02 PM)HURRICANE!!! Wrote: [ -> ]As a casual golf fan, I just admit that I like seeing golfers hack around the course which is why I like the The British Open (Open Championship) and US Open a lot more than the Masters and TPC Sawgrass. With that in mind, I'd welcome less talented golfers like Ricky Fowler (given his recent performances) to be atop the leaderboard on the weekends. I could care less if I don't see Cam Smith play ever again ... nice story, but don't really tune in to see him.
(08-31-2022, 11:58 AM)Sneakers Wrote: [ -> ](07-31-2022, 09:53 PM)homebiscuit Wrote: [ -> ]Not yet. If Cam Smith goes over, they might start getting nervous. Especially if Korn Ferry and players out of college start signing up.
(08-30-2022, 09:17 AM)homebiscuit Wrote: [ -> ]Cam Smith, Harold Varner, Joaquin Niemann and others have joined LIV.
https://www.si.com/golf/news/cam-smith-h...-this-week
Now?