posted by kizer permanenteI don't disagree with that. I just don't care for the people pretending they care. No ones ever offered them 9 figures and won't or they'd quit the moral high horse.
For the internet folks and journalists, sure.
But I think we also have to acknowledge than Rahm, Rory, Morikawa, Vik, etc all turned down DJ money — give or take some millions. So when they speak on it, I do respect their words. They backed it up…
It helps me not care in that I have always disliked Phil, don’t like DJ, can’t stand Sergio, and don’t like Patrick Reed. Those are the headliners and I wouldn’t watch a PGA tourney with only those guys on the leaderboard.
posted by Laley23For the internet folks and journalists, sure.
But I think we also have to acknowledge than Rahm, Rory, Morikawa, Vik, etc all turned down DJ money — give or take some millions. So when they speak on it, I do respect their words. They backed it up…
Every one of those guys still have a lot more wins in the tank and are trying to cement their legacy too... otherwise they'd be right there with them.
...and Greg Norman is a jackass.
posted by kizer permanenteEvery one of those guys still have a lot more wins in the tank and are trying to cement their legacy too... otherwise they'd be right there with them.
I don’t even know what that means. DJ, Bryson, Reed, Gooch, etc don’t have tons of wins left?
Tiger was offered just short of $1B and didn’t go. Does he count at least?
I do think it’s funny that they can still do three of the majors. I get the Saudi stuff, but if I’m DJ and they give me 150m, I get it. Set you and your grandchildren for life. Not that he needed it.
How do you turn that down?
Rahm said he was offered the big money and he said it wouldn’t change his life one bit.
posted by Laley23I don’t even know what that means. DJ, Bryson, Reed, Gooch, etc don’t have tons of wins left?
Tiger was offered just short of $1B and didn’t go. Does he count at least?
Bryson hasn’t gone yet has he? And I’d definitely say DJ’s best days are behind him. His days of winning multiple events, let alone majors are past him.
Tiger is already a Billionaire (again) but I guess I see your point.
posted by kizer permanenteBryson hasn’t gone yet has he? And I’d definitely say DJ’s best days are behind him. His days of winning multiple events, let alone majors are past him.
Tiger is already a Billionaire (again) but I guess I see your point.
Bryson is going to the next event. He has resigned from the Tour. $100M.
I disagree that DJ is done winning multiple events. He has won an event for like 13 straight seasons which will (likely) end now that he misses half of this year. He was by far the best player in world less than 1.5 yrs ago and currently only 37. If he wants, that’s another 5+ years at a high level.
posted by iclfan2I do think it’s funny that they can still do three of the majors. I get the Saudi stuff, but if I’m DJ and they give me 150m, I get it. Set you and your grandchildren for life. Not that he needed it.
How do you turn that down?
At some point doesn't it just become a number? I believe I saw an estimated net worth of $50 million for him prior to the LIV deal. The question would seem to be what does he want to do that he couldn't have done at that level of wealth?
posted by queencitybuckeyeAt some point doesn't it just become a number? I believe I saw an estimated net worth of $50 million for him prior to the LIV deal. The question would seem to be what does he want to do that he couldn't have done at that level of wealth?
It does. But I dont know that DJ was there, or even close (unless you factor in Gretzky). Like DJ just got more money to tee it up 12 times than Tiger has made in his career. And the purses for these tournaments are nuts. So if he wins a few times, hes gonna make 5x what he made for winning the US Open. That facotrs in a ton for the fringe guys going also...their fee is only $5M, but coming in 10th on the LIV is gonna pay them as much as making cuts for 10 years on Tour.
Watching them show Phil is brutal
posted by Ironman92Watching them show Phil is brutal
I’m sure he’s got his goofy smile and loping walk going full butt ass.
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieI’m sure he’s got his goofy smile and loping walk going full butt ass.
Not really. The crowd is being very respectful and he’s getting some cheers. A very kind golf crowd. I’d like to hear his comments afterwards. I’d guess he’s touched a bit but won’t mean anything in the long run.
The crowd is just enjoying the participants. Been a good watch on this 100 degree day. Great course.
Phil better clean up his game for the big money LIV tour(BTW is a stupid ducking name). They will run him off of it if he is going to shoot high 70’s
posted by FletchPhil better clean up his game for the big money LIV tour(BTW is a stupid ducking name). They will run him off of it if he is going to shoot high 70’s
It’s basically an exhibition tour. He’s guaranteed the money and term of his contract. He’ll be a draw no matter what he shoots, so they’ll want to keep him around for the foreseeable future.
Morikawa leading and doesn’t even look comfortable out there.
Scheffler shitting the bed?
posted by iclfan2Scheffler shitting the bed?
Not so fast….
Tomorrow is going to be good.
posted by FletchPhil better clean up his game for the big money LIV tour(BTW is a stupid ducking name). They will run him off of it if he is going to shoot high 70’s
They are 54 hole tournaments. LIV = 54. You’re welcome.
posted by Laley23They are 54 hole tournaments. LIV = 54. You’re welcome.
I know roman numeral for 72….PGA
Matsuysma better stick around
Gotta feel for Will he’s been so close
posted by sportchamppsGotta feel for Will he’s been so close
Needs to capitalize. Fowler comes to mind right away, but so many have been close like this and people assume it’ll happen and then never does.