Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2113211)

Who then pay taxes on the monies they receive...

You want that money taxed twice? Watch their charitable contributions disappear...

Originally Posted by donassaid (Post 2113245)

Oh please. How do you think batteries are charged? How do you thing charging stations are charged? What about the pollution from the mining of lithium batteries or in the disposal of them? We have plenty of oil and gas reserves in our own country but war has been declared on those industries in an effort to force people into electric cars. When you have to stop and charge your car 2-3 times on a trip, wait in line to hook up to a charger and wait another hour or two to charge it, let me know how great electric cars are.

Originally Posted by Tvflguy (Post 2112910)

Months ago, I never thought I’d say this. I don’t blame pro golfers to go to LIV Golf.

Hurts to say, but lifestyle, family time, and certainly BIG Bucks speak loudly.

Most of us have a price. And for those guys LIV hit the target. Not wanting to get into the Saudi thing, but the +s sure negate that negative.

Putting myself in a 35 year old PGA pro, and receiving an offer as they are…. Yikes tough to ignore.

I -kind of- admire guys like Rory, but money talks. And for those PGA pros with a healthy bank account, they have it made. Stick with PGA.

But Finally, a golfer said I did it for the money when going to LIV. I actually don’t recall who finally said it, but Finally a Switcher was honest.

I watched some of the John Deere match this weekend but became bored without the big names playing. Just saying.

Some of the LIV changes to the tourneys are quite god and I have watched some of the Portland match on Facebook. Was interesting. But LIV will need sponsors and a TV coverage deal to really succeed in the USA.

Competition is good and the PGA is getting it head-on.

Originally Posted by wisbad1 (Post 2113045)

Don’t see LaBran worry about China, just gimy my money bro, make me some more shoes in the sweat shops. Sports are over paid

Originally Posted by Tvflguy (Post 2113228)

Taxed twice? Oh yeah the IRS code sure allows for that in so many ways.

Originally Posted by donassaid (Post 2113237)

So well said. Criticism of the PGA is so ridiculous. When a Pro can make more in 4 days than the vast majority of us in a year or oftentimes in 15-20 years, it is hard to feel sorry for them. If it wasn't for the PGA, Phil Mickelson would be selling shoes.

Originally Posted by Rainger99 (Post 2113244)

Who is taxed twice?

Originally Posted by Teemotay (Post 2113269)

I’m with you on this. I love that the monopoly PGA Tour now has some competition and that the players on both tours will have more of a say in the decision making that affects their lives and livelihoods.

We can all say what we’d do, but until you’re actually in the position to make a seriously life-changing decision then we’re just talking out of our behinds.

LIV is working on tv rights and other major issues to make their tour reach more folks. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the Portland event on YouTube TV.

I also think it’s pretty darn cool that they’re treating the caddies the way they are by paying their travel and lodging expenses. That’ll get more experienced caddies looking to make the leap to LIV in addition to the next PGA Tour players that will make the switch.

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2113288)

The PGA wouldn't exist (in today's form) without the players like Mickelson...

The same can be said for the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB...

Originally Posted by donassaid (Post 2113237)

So well said. Criticism of the PGA is so ridiculous. When a Pro can make more in 4 days than the vast majority of us in a year or oftentimes in 15-20 years, it is hard to feel sorry for them. If it wasn't for the PGA, Phil Mickelson would be selling shoes.

Originally Posted by Tvflguy (Post 2112910)

Months ago, I never thought I’d say this. I don’t blame pro golfers to go to LIV Golf.

Hurts to say, but lifestyle, family time, and certainly BIG Bucks speak loudly.

Most of us have a price. And for those guys LIV hit the target. Not wanting to get into the Saudi thing, but the +s sure negate that negative.

Putting myself in a 35 year old PGA pro, and receiving an offer as they are…. Yikes tough to ignore.

I -kind of- admire guys like Rory, but money talks. And for those PGA pros with a healthy bank account, they have it made. Stick with PGA.

But Finally, a golfer said I did it for the money when going to LIV. I actually don’t recall who finally said it, but Finally a Switcher was honest.

I watched some of the John Deere match this weekend but became bored without the big names playing. Just saying.

Some of the LIV changes to the tourneys are quite god and I have watched some of the Portland match on Facebook. Was interesting. But LIV will need sponsors and a TV coverage deal to really succeed in the USA.

Competition is good and the PGA is getting it head-on.

Originally Posted by Babubhat (Post 2112956)

LIV is boring. A few good players. They received so much up front the purses are peanuts for the top players.

The John Deere should be extinct. Beyond the majors Most tournaments are dull. Time for courses to be US Open difficult every week