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Brandel Chamblee expresses concern PGA Tour star is open to idea of joining LIV
Posted on 10/19/23 at 5:57 pm
Posted on 10/19/23 at 5:57 pm
On Wednesday afternoon, Phil Mickelson said that more players from the PGA Tour and DP World Tour will be joining LIV Golf.
“But the reality is, I’ve been fielding calls, as we all have, from players that are free agents to PGA Tour players to DP World Tour players that want to come over,” Mickelson said. “You know, the spot’s probably going to be filled by the time the qualifying tournament is here.”
Wednesday night, Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee was asked on X if he believes more stars will join LIV and expressed that his major concern is Jon Rahm.
“It’s inevitable others will join, as I don’t think the money/temptation will go away, but there are very few stars that truly make a difference; such as Tiger and Rory and even Rahm… Rahm worries me a bit as he seems open to the idea, but I sense that his deep knowledge of the history of the game and his obvious future place in it will keep him from selling out. I hope that’s the case.” Brandel Chamblee Twitter
“But the reality is, I’ve been fielding calls, as we all have, from players that are free agents to PGA Tour players to DP World Tour players that want to come over,” Mickelson said. “You know, the spot’s probably going to be filled by the time the qualifying tournament is here.”
Wednesday night, Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee was asked on X if he believes more stars will join LIV and expressed that his major concern is Jon Rahm.
“It’s inevitable others will join, as I don’t think the money/temptation will go away, but there are very few stars that truly make a difference; such as Tiger and Rory and even Rahm… Rahm worries me a bit as he seems open to the idea, but I sense that his deep knowledge of the history of the game and his obvious future place in it will keep him from selling out. I hope that’s the case.” Brandel Chamblee Twitter
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Posted on 10/19/23 at 6:36 pm to MrLSU
I just noticed that almost every big name on the PGA Tour has confirmed they will participate in this new TGL series. I assumed that meant they are committed to PGA Tour, but maybe not.
Phil seems confident there will be more guys joining LIV
Phil seems confident there will be more guys joining LIV
Posted on 10/19/23 at 6:41 pm to JimTiger72
Some notable guys not participating are Scheffler, Burns, Spieth, Hideki, Finau
Posted on 10/19/23 at 7:05 pm to MrLSU
TGL seems like the dumbest shite ever.
It’s boring enough watching week in/week out real golf. Simulator golf sounds fricking awful.
It’s boring enough watching week in/week out real golf. Simulator golf sounds fricking awful.
Posted on 10/19/23 at 7:24 pm to JimTiger72
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Phil seems confident there will be more guys joining LIV
Not just Phil but Ian Poulter said the same thing.
“I am not going to give any names, but we’ve been contacted about players wanting to join,” Poulter said on Wednesday ahead of LIV’s $50m Team Championship finale at Trump Doral in Miami.
“And that’s no surprise. Think about it, they’ll probably get fined, but if a player takes that chance, pays say $50,000 or whatever, then he makes it into the top three then he will earn minimum $1.75 million in 14 events in 2024. That’s minimum. Even if they shoot level 80s every week.
“It’s $20 million purses and then the prizes from the team events on top and you’re playing against the likes of Brooks [Koepka], DJ [Dustin Johnson], Cam [Smith], Talor [Gooch] every week? If you’re on the DP World Tour then you’d be mad not to back yourself and have a go. It’s a different level.”
Bunkered
Posted on 10/19/23 at 7:40 pm to MrLSU
I'm curious, is anyone here loyal LIV Golf watchers all 3 days ?
Honestly I forget it is even on.
Honestly I forget it is even on.
Posted on 10/19/23 at 7:49 pm to bopper50
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I'm curious, is anyone here loyal LIV Golf watchers all 3 days ?
I’ve maybe watched 10 minutes of coverage since they’ve been on the CW.
But as long as guys like Taylor Gooch have a chance at being the highest paid golfer in the world. Making $14M more than Scotty Sheffler, and $35M total. LIV wil continue to get players. Even if the audience goes to zero.
Posted on 10/19/23 at 8:49 pm to CFDoc
Your right about that.
Who would have ever thought that Gooch would be the star of LIV.
Or at least the best golfer.
Who would have ever thought that Gooch would be the star of LIV.
Or at least the best golfer.
Posted on 10/19/23 at 8:54 pm to bopper50
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Who would have ever thought that Gooch would be the star of LIV.
A lot of people thought he was a future star, including the LIV tour.
He is a good player. Would have gave us more than Fowler did in Rome.
Posted on 10/19/23 at 8:55 pm to bopper50
I would be very surprised if Rahm went. I could see Xander and Cantlay going though. Although, in my opinion, that would not be a huge loss for the tour.
Posted on 10/19/23 at 9:09 pm to bopper50
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I'm curious, is anyone here loyal LIV Golf watchers all 3 days ?
Honestly I forget it is even on.
I don’t even know if I get the CW on YouTubeTV.
Posted on 10/19/23 at 10:31 pm to CFDoc
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Simulator golf sounds fricking awful.
I can’t imagine watching that.
Posted on 10/19/23 at 10:34 pm to CFDoc
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Even if the audience goes to zero.
Don’t forget where golf was before tiger came around. Saudis have the money printer running and plenty of gas to support it. I have a feeling things will be changing end of this season (2024) into 2025. Re: major broadcasting deal etc
Posted on 10/19/23 at 10:37 pm to BayouBandit24
I agree. I get bored hitting on a simulator. I get bored at Top Golf. This idea shows how disconnected sports stars are with their target audiences. Even The Matches are boring to watch.
Posted on 10/19/23 at 11:31 pm to CFDoc
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Taylor Gooch have a chance at being the highest paid golfer in the world. Making $14M more than Scotty Sheffler, and $35M total.
Gooch made $9.2 million in 2022 on the PGA Tour.
In 2023 so far he has made $38 million with the ability to add another $16 million if he wins this weekend.
Posted on 10/20/23 at 5:47 am to MrLSU
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Gooch made $9.2 million in 2022 on the PGA Tour. In 2023 so far he has made $38 million with the ability to add another $16 million if he wins this weekend.
One would think with all of that money he wouldn’t be such a whiny bitch.
Posted on 10/20/23 at 7:00 am to Bawpaw
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Even The Matches are boring to watch.
The matches were fun when you thought there was some bad blood between the players
This post was edited on 10/20/23 at 7:01 am
Posted on 10/20/23 at 8:42 am to MrLSU
Maybe golfers start defecting, but last year the rumors were that Xander and Cantlay were leaving and LIV had a TV deal with FOX in place. None of those things happened. The big difference this year is all the unknown created by the framework agreement.
Posted on 10/20/23 at 8:51 am to TDTOM
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Xander and Cantlay going though. Although, in my opinion, that would not be a huge loss for the tour.
Those two are basically milquetoast and they don't move the needle.
Posted on 10/20/23 at 9:06 am to bopper50
Bro they are #5 & #6 in the world
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