Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Yes, there definitely is a double standard. Several large corporations that are major sponsors of PGA TOUR events have significant operations and income from Saudi Arabia. That money goes into the pockets of the PGA TOUR players, but I guess that’s acceptable 🙄
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In my opinion, LIV golfers made a choice for big money. I have no problem with that, but I do think many of them have been disingenuous about their rational - shorter season, more family time, etc. IT WAS FOR THE MONEY! If you got generational wealth and want more time off then you shouldn’t expect, or desire to play in non LIV events. Something about having your cake and eating it too! If a baseball player leaves the Dodgers and signs with the Yankees he can’t expect to be selected to play in the National League All Star game.
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In a word, NO!
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I assume that Nikola Jokić will be eligible to play for the Serbian basketball team in the Olympics even though he plays in the NBA. |
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How do LIV haters determine their gas is/was not from Saudi??
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Jay Monahan isn't doing such a hot job so far and might be gone soon. You never know.
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[QUOTE=JGVillages;2220299]The way Thomas has been playing maybe he shouldn’t be playing…
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According to this article, Brooks has not resigned his PGA of America Membership: Brooks Koepka explains why he left the PGA Tour to join LIV Golf (& per the PGA Rules posted by Rusty, he would still be in the 1 year grace period, even if he forgot to pay this year.) Of course, Seth Waugh is bigger jerk than Jay Monahan (if that's even possible) ... who knows what he's liable to do. Brooks Koepka shares awkward encounter with PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh during trophy presentation | Fox News |
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ITS ALWAYS ABOUT THE MONEY. |
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These guys know that they can make a lot more money while playing fewer tournaments and have more time to spend with their families. In the case of Koepka, it seems that he was looking at possibly not being able to play at the high level that he has played at in the past due to his injuries. He opted to play a tour that pays more money and plays fewer events. He may regret that choice if he is injury free over the next twenty years. Then again, he might chalk up the lack of injuries to playing less golf. But even if they did go for the money, so what? If someone offered you a job working half the hours for twice the pay, doing the same thing, would you have not taken it? The only reason not to would be if you were concerned about your legacy which many of the tour players have stated as the reason for playing on the PGA Tour. Evidently, some like Patrick Reid are not worried about their legacy. He and Mickelson were not liked by many of the PGA Tour players and that may have been another reason that some jumped. Like anything else, there is usually not one simple reason. It's usually a combination of factors. Each of these people that their own personal reasons for going to LIV. And it's none of our business. if Koepka remains a member of the PGA of America and in the top six in points he's on the team. If were not allowed to play, the PGA of America would open themselves up to a lawsuit. If he's not in the top six, then the captain has a right to pick him.
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Would hope that there are those pesky thing called rules. It should be the USA's best against Europe's best. Europe would not have this problem as all of the LIV players are past their prime.
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Brooks Koepka loses out on automatic Ryder Cup berth - ESPN |
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