@barbarian plenty to be rightfully pissed, but probably not too many can now stand on those morals and retire though.
Amazing how 1 man (Monahan) can effectively wield so much power though
The PGA tour is supposed to be a member based organisation. It's pretty unfathomable he'd do this without first consulting with his members.
@barbarian I am not sure about international tournaments. I think that will be one of the positives to come out of this as well as new ideas on format and ambiance.
Time will tell. I hope it grows the global game, but the popularity of golf in Australia has never been a mystery to the PGA tour - they just don't care. I hope that changes but I am not optimistic.
These golfers are acting pretty damn butthurt over the LIV PGA peace deal. Are they more niave than I gave them credit for? What did they think was going to happen? I hope they didn't assume the PGA had their best interests at heart and that they weren't simply pawns in a power play?
These golfers are acting pretty damn butthurt over the LIV PGA peace deal. Are they more niave than I gave them credit for? What did they think was going to happen? I hope they didn't assume the PGA had their best interests at heart and that they weren't simply pawns in a power play?
Fair shout IMHO
These golfers are acting pretty damn butthurt over the LIV PGA peace deal. Are they more niave than I gave them credit for? What did they think was going to happen? I hope they didn't assume the PGA had their best interests at heart and that they weren't simply pawns in a power play?
What did they think was going to happen?
Well, I suspect when they took a stand against LIV by not signing on for 200mm, I think they thought they would have had the backing of their employers who they were staying loyal to & had both publicly and privately made their intentions clear to stand together.
Instead, all that happened is that those that didn't stay loyal, banked 200mm, and ended up with all the same rights.
If I was Rahm or McIlroy, I'd take a look at my bank balance, realise I never had to work again and walk away forever.
EDIT: In my view, that is the only thing you can do if you want to be stand by your principles. Well, or quit the PGA and become a European tour only.
Back on action on the ground ...
Fox in the clubhouse 6 off the lead at The US Open. Tied 9th currently.
Still plenty out on the grass though.
16 days later
Great to see the young man win his first professional title in his rookie year. Earns himself a spot at The Open Championship.
17 days later
The 151st Open Championship is underway at Royal Liverpool Golf Club.
McIlroy, Scheffler & Jon Rahm among the main favourites.
Kiwi Ryan Fox out on the course sitting at -1 through 7 and in a tie for 2nd
My fav major, just ahead of the masters.
The first tee is pretty tight. Not many finding the fair way. Really interesting course. 5th is a super short par 5, only 480yards
My fav major, just ahead of the masters.
The first tee is pretty tight. Not many finding the fair way. Really interesting course. 5th is a super short par 5, only 480yards
As always with links courses, you need to take into account the prevailing wind. I played Royal North Devon once when the wind was opposite to the usual and a couple of guys drove a par 5. Normally lucky to get there in three.
Yeah mate, I’ve played a bit of golf before and my local track is links.
It’s a funny hole the 5th with second shot often longer than the first (I hate holes like that!).
Tommy Fleetwood leads the Open - no interview
McIlroy scrapes a par - wankfest
What gives?
In other news, Hoylake a beautiful course and part of the world
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McIlroy scrapes a par - wankfest
They’re are few over-hyped sportsmen in world as McIlroy. I don’t get it.