Had my attention for all of 3 seconds.
Not gonna last.
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Not gonna last.
Pretty much. Probably more entertaining to watch some hacks at Top Golf w/ a bucket of brews.
Sometimes you wonder how such dumbass ideas gain enough traction to get put on TV as entertainment What's next, a televised pinball league?
Well, they do show cornhole, pickleball, darts, axes, and a few other snooze fests, so evidently nothing is off the table.
Only way I would watch that shite would be if I was in a straight jacket sitting next to Jack Nicholson in the asylum in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's nest
Get Rory and a few more bigger stars on, it will be "better" but do not know how long it will last. Probably opposite of everyone, but liked the simulator shots better than actual live chip and putts. Ricky with glasses was unwatchable, kind of like his swings.
YouTube golf in general is more entertaining than any PGA or LIV event. Initially, I was a doubter but have grown to like it.
Was a bit surprised that LIV did not pick off another name PGA player or two in the off season, Hidecki and Adam Scott were mentioned as potential candidates. May still happen I suppose but not so far.
IMO, there may be two reasons related to one another:
1. Maybe the Saudis have decided to cut off the ocean of cash to purchase new stars until LIV can show it can at least get a decent TV deal and show some market penetration with its product. It has whiffed so far on those two metrics at least. As many have said, even the Saudis will get tired of throwing money into a fire.
2. Clearly, the PGA was forced to up its financial game, especially for the top stars, to where the money is so good for the elite players, and they have so many opportunities to play in elevated events, that jumping to LIV is not the no brainer it was a year or two ago. I think Scheffler made $57M last year on the PGA tour, and Rory already has more money than his grandchildren will ever spend, so it hardly makes any sense for guys at the very top of the PGA food chain to jump to LIV.
It is also possible that LIV is still negotiating with the PGA and a deal will be reached soon, but have been hearing that same song and dance for 18 months now, and no one seems to think anything will happen in the near future.
IMO, there may be two reasons related to one another:
1. Maybe the Saudis have decided to cut off the ocean of cash to purchase new stars until LIV can show it can at least get a decent TV deal and show some market penetration with its product. It has whiffed so far on those two metrics at least. As many have said, even the Saudis will get tired of throwing money into a fire.
2. Clearly, the PGA was forced to up its financial game, especially for the top stars, to where the money is so good for the elite players, and they have so many opportunities to play in elevated events, that jumping to LIV is not the no brainer it was a year or two ago. I think Scheffler made $57M last year on the PGA tour, and Rory already has more money than his grandchildren will ever spend, so it hardly makes any sense for guys at the very top of the PGA food chain to jump to LIV.
It is also possible that LIV is still negotiating with the PGA and a deal will be reached soon, but have been hearing that same song and dance for 18 months now, and no one seems to think anything will happen in the near future.
5 out of 14 events in wee hours of morning. 2 breakfast tournaments and other half in US tv window. Not sure how many will watch tape delay.
As stated earlier, they have not added anyone new. A third of their roster is over 40.
Only 6 fully exempt for for all 4 majors.
This is not an elite roster. Maybe 4-5 players are relevant.
But, shorts and rock and roll…..
Brandel Chamblee has thrown out the idea that LIV basically just bought the time from Fox, he may be just throwing shade . . . but it would not surprise me
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@Tskware ....let us know what Champions says when you stroll in rocking your new gray sweats like Day. My guess is you won't get past the pro shop....lol.
I think I will save that outfit for Idle Hour.
By the way, I played Pebble last year, and IIRC, I played no. 14 a lot like Rory, who hit driver 6 iron. I did too . . . only my 6 iron was my third shot. Plus I don't recall that I eagled the hole either. Those guys play a game with which I am not familiar.
Don't think I could play with that kid. I may not be great, but I sure as hell am not slow.
And is anybody watching TGL?
Zero interest.
Professional golf needs a shot clock implemented in some form. Both women and men. They are slow because they get away with it. The "group is now on the clock" is pure BS. I can't recall the last time a player was penalized because of slow play. For the life of me I will never understand why a professional needs to take several practice swings, look at a target many times and stand over a ball for seconds before they hit. They hit so many balls their routine should be a very rapid process for them. Add range finders to all tournaments to speed their caddies up and get on with it.
The **** they now do lining up putts is just as bad. I can't stand to watch them when they are straddling the line, walking toward the hole, then holding the putter up. After all of that, then their caddie has to do the exact same **** minus the holding the putter up.
And the youth of today are absolutely doing it like that.
You better believe if I see a 4some of 20 somethings at my club, they take forever to walk off the green.
QFT. I went around four young guys the other day, probably HS or maybe early college. They each took a full minute preshot routine just to tee off. God only knows what putting would have been. About went postal waiting on them until I just gave up.
This applies to other sports as well when youth are involved, especially baseball when they try and emulate a certain player, routine, etc. They watch too much TV....lol.
Slow play is a pox on society which can be attributed to a number of things, course design, smaller intervals between tee times and the players themselves.
As to players, most courses have an expected pace of play. If you can't abide by it, and are arrogant/entitled about it, then you may/should not be allowed to play again. For the, "I pay my money, I can play any pace I want" crowd, No, no you can't. The course has rules that you agree to when you pay the fee.
I see the LPGA just announced new rules this week. We'll see if they are enforced.
As to players, most courses have an expected pace of play. If you can't abide by it, and are arrogant/entitled about it, then you may/should not be allowed to play again. For the, "I pay my money, I can play any pace I want" crowd, No, no you can't. The course has rules that you agree to when you pay the fee.
I see the LPGA just announced new rules this week. We'll see if they are enforced.
Supposedly rangefinders are being considered by the PGA. But I think they've said that before...
Rangefinders in my mind would not help. These guys know the yardages, to me it would be a discussion with the caddy THEN go grab a rangefinder and waste more time.
