[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by Regorp

They left PGA for money, now want to take their money, so let us see most miss the cut. That being said, rooting for Brooks Koepka.

Most people - in any type of work, whether it be sports, business, etc. - would take the money. Koepka reportedly jumped for a $150 million signing bonus!

I could be bought out for a lot less. And I assume that is the case for most people on this board.

I didn't see any of the PGA players turn down the extra money that the PGA added this year because of LIV.

PGA Tour making drastic changes as war with LIV Golf intensifies

[Badger 2006]

Originally Posted by Regorp

They left PGA for money, now want to take their money, so let us see most miss the cut. That being said, rooting for Brooks Koepka.

PGA has nothing to do with this INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT. The Masters is, and will always be, for the best players in the world.

[hypart]

PGA tour signed a 9 year deal with CBS values around $500 million per year in 2022. Also, streaming deal with ESPN and Netflix added some $$$. The increase in purses is not due to LIV. There's just a ton more money now.

But LIV did have influence on the PGA by changing the makeup of tournaments. There are now designated events which all the top players must play. This has pros and cons. The major con is now a large portion of tournaments are going to suck since there won't be a top player participating, such as this past week's Valero open which I don't think had a top 50 player playing in it. This was a tournament that Spieth and Scheffler most likely would have played if it wasn't for the changes.

[bobmarc]

I don't understand why so many people are against what the LIV guys did. As D Johnson said....if you were told you could work less hours and get a substantial raise, would you turn it down? I know I would not have.

[Escape Artist]

Originally Posted by bobmarc

I don't understand why so many people are against what the LIV guys did. As D Johnson said....if you were told you could work less hours and get a substantial raise, would you turn it down? I know I would not have.

I guess it would depend on the company and who your boss is. Therein lies the problem with LIV, for some people anyway.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Escape Artist

I guess it would depend on the company and who your boss is. Therein lies the problem with LIV, for some people anyway.

Nicely stated. And my guess is many athletes go abroad if more money is offered by a different organization.

[mkjelenbaas]

Originally Posted by fgaba1949

I think they will do well and I don't understand why folks are so against the LIV. Golf is Golf and the pros should be able to play in whatever league they wish to participate.

I was at the LIV Orlando event and loved the excitement of the tournament ..
So different and exciting from the usual tournament !

Very very different from the usual tournament and I thought the award deal at the end was fun and nice change from the usual ....

The main reason is where the money they pay their golfers come from and the reputation that country has on various actions.

[UpNorth]

Originally Posted by mkjelenbaas

The main reason is where the money they pay their golfers come from and the reputation that country has on various actions.

LIV golfers are simply high paid employees of the Saudis which are trying to improve their image on the world stage.

[Greatlawn]

Yeah, like all those soccer players who play for teams in other countries Americans love to hate - you know, like France

[Gator_Girl]

Who cares

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by La lamy

Maybe Dustin Johnson? He won it in 2020 so I'm sure that helps his chances. I'll be enjoying his grouping since he's with Corey Conners (a fellow Canadian) who just won the Valero Texas Open.

Ummm. Dustin Johnson Is from South Carolina.

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by La lamy

Maybe Dustin Johnson? He won it in 2020 so I'm sure that helps his chances. I'll be enjoying his grouping since he's with Corey Conners (a fellow Canadian) who just won the Valero Texas Open.

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Ummm. Dustin Johnson Is from South Carolina.

La lamy is the fellow Canadian to Corey Conners

[Rainger99]

After the first round, the only one in the top 10 is Brooks Koepka. He is tied for the lead.

There are four other LIV golfers in the top 30. Cam Smith, DJ, Reed, and Mickelson.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by rustyp

At this moment there will be 78 players that won't finish in the top ten

6 of the 18 LIV players are former masters winners with 9 wins

My guess is 4

Those 6 are mostly out of their prime and/or declining rapidly including Phil, Sergio and Louie. Koepka is looking good after 1st round and appears to be healthy.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by Badger 2006

PGA has nothing to do with this INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT. The Masters is, and will always be, for the best players in the world.

Actually, not all of best players. They still allow past winners to play which now includes Fred Couples, Larry MIze, Sandy Lyle, US Amateur and runner up. Noted that this is last year for Mize and Lyle.