LIV Tour Vs PGA Tour
Tiger Woods and Rory Mcilroy are both on the PGA Tour, so which is the better tour? Here are some points to consider:
LIV Tour
The PGA Tour is a global professional golf tour, while the LIV Tour is a Saudi-backed startup. The Premier Golf League is slated to be in place by 2020, and is backed by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, a $580 billion holding. LIV Golf Investments has ambitious plans to create its own global professional tour, which it refers to as the "Super Golf League". The Premier Golf League also attempted to partner with the European Tour, but was denied permission, which led the Euro Tour to agree to a merger with the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour is in the middle of an uncertain period because of the LIV's potential to threaten its monopoly on the game. The lack of opportunities on the LIV Tour has resulted in several PGA Tour players resigning their memberships. In fact, some of the LIV group have resigned their PGA memberships, including Kevin Na and Louis Oosthuizen. Nevertheless, some European players have remained silent, and Graeme McDowell and Ian Poulter both admitted that they thought hard about it.
The LIV Golf Series will have eight tournaments in 2018. Five of these events will take place in the United States, while one will take place in Thailand and Saudi Arabia. The season-ending Team Championship will be held at Trump National Doral Miami. In addition to a new format, the LIV Golf Series has a unique format, combining individual and team competition. The LIV will have fewer field sizes than the PGA Tour, with the majority of events taking place over three days instead of four.
In fact, the LIV Tour is trying to attract top golfers to the LIV Tour by reducing the number of tournaments it offers. Players such as Sergio Garcia and Louis Oosthuizen are making headlines, but the vast majority of PGA Tour players have declined to sign up. The LIV Tour is also losing its World Golf Championship, which is part of the PGA Tour calendar. Its plethora of high-profile players are turning to the LIV Tour, including Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson.
PGA Tour
The PGA Tour and LIV Tour are both professional golf tours, but the LIV Tour is an independent organization. This means that it lacks the prestige of the PGA Tour. However, the LIV players can compete at major championships such as the U.S. Open. As for the PGA Tour, it's in trouble. Many title sponsors are unhappy with the field size. And, the first-place check at the US Open is only $2 million. That's hardly enough to make it on the PGA Tour.
The LIV Tour's schedule is more limited than the PGA Tour's, and its four major events are much smaller. Besides, the LIV circuit plans to expand to ten events next year and 14 in 2024 and 2025. In the meantime, players on the PGA Tour and LIV Tour will compete for prize money at a reduced number of tournaments. LIV players were suspended from several events last year by the PGA, but they will likely be able to compete at the U.S. Open and possibly other majors.
The LIV Tour has many advantages over the PGA Tour. For example, it allows for smaller field sizes, as LIV tournaments are contested over three days rather than four. Furthermore, it has fewer players than the PGA Tour, which typically fields more than seventy players. And it doesn't cut the field after the first two rounds. Thus, every golfer will get a chance to win.
The LIV circuit plans to apply for the Official World Golf Ranking, but a majority of players will opt out of the ranking. The LIV is a good example of this because it was the first tournament for the LIV. And the PGA Tour also denied players release on May 10, so the LIV will be the first to see the competition in full swing. And as the LIV circuit continues to grow, it will be able to grow as a major tour.
Tiger Woods
The LIV Golf Series is one of the most successful new ventures on the PGA Tour in recent years, and the owner of the Tour, Greg Norman, is eager to see Tiger Woods' legacy live on. While Woods' name will forever be synonymous with golf, the LIV Tour has an added advantage over its PGA Tour counterpart: it is guaranteed more cash. Woods, who has earned more than $120 million on Tour, may consider it a worthwhile venture if he plays in more events than he does on his PGA Tour earnings.
The deal that LIV offered to Woods would have included a signing-on fee, an ownership stake in the value of future LIV series and royalties on ticket sales. While Woods' contract with LIV was no doubt eye-watering, he declined. Whether he does or doesn't want to play on the tour is another matter. Ultimately, Woods supports the PGA Tour as he believes that it has created a legacy and a business opportunity for him.
In addition to Woods, the LIV Golf Invitational Series also has attracted some notable players. Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia, and Graeme McDowell are all involved in the new league. Woods' contract is worth more than $200 million, so joining the LIV Tour would mean a huge boost to his earnings. The LIV Golf Tour has also attracted players like Tiger Woods, Greg Norman, and Sergio Garcia.
In spite of the LIV Golf Tour's popularity, the PGA is doing what it can to maintain its own relevance. LIV tournaments don't cut the field after two rounds and are guaranteed money. LIV events are also smaller, with fewer golfers than PGA Tour events. A PGA Tour event will feature 70 players, whereas LIV events will have only 16.
Bryson DeChambeau
The LIV Tour, a new competition for golfers that started in 2008, has been the source of controversy. While many Tour pros are against LIV, some players like Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy are supporting it. Bryson DeChambeau is speaking up in favor of it, but the PGA Tour has been the home of DeChambeau's greatest success, so far. But does DeChambeau's support justify his decision?
The LIV Tour will also see the debut of Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau. DeChambeau will make his LIV debut on June 30 outside of Portland, Ore. Reed, on the other hand, has missed four tournaments and finished outside of the top 25 in 12 of his last 14. Both players are expected to play in the U.S. Open next week in Boston, which is also run by the USGA.
The LIV Tour is the most popular new tour in the world. It is a smaller circuit than the PGA Tour, and many players are swayed by its more expensive events. DeChambeau recently won the Memorial Tournament and is currently ranked 28th in the world. Martin Kaymer, a two-time major winner, has been in the same position for several years.
LIV Golf is a rival of the PGA Tour. During the 2017 U.S. Open, LIV players are welcome to play in qualifying for the U.S. Open, which is also owned by the PGA Tour. Although it is not an official tour, the USGA has made a deal with Bryson DeChambeau to allow him to play in the U.S. Open in London.
Patrick Reed
The LIV Golf Invitational Series has just signed two of the most highly-ranked golfers in the world - Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed. The two are the latest names to join this rival tour, and they both recently withdrawn from the Canadian Open. It is unclear how these two players will fit in to the competition, but many people believe they'll be able to make an impact in the sport.
The LIV Tour has received much criticism for its decision to bring Patrick Reed over. The PGA Tour objects to players promoting a Saudi project. The LIV Tour's tournament field is 48 players, meaning that the LIV events won't feature many heavy-hitters. But the LIV is hoping to attract players like Patrick Reed and DeChambeau, who are rumored to join the tour.
The LIV golf tour's first event this week was a test for players who had not been cleared to play in the PGA Tour. Several PGA Tour members were suspended after they played on the LIV Tour. And they're sure to continue their journey into the sport. However, Reed's suspension is unlikely to last long. A ban could prevent the PGA Tour from inviting Reed back.
The LIV Tour Vs PGA Tour is a great test case for both sides. For one, the LIV claims the PGA is blocking free agency. But the PGA's only ability to limit that freedom is through a series of lawsuits. A successful case would end the PGA's monopoly of golf, and make the LIV Tour the only major professional sport without a monopoly.