LIV Golf (Saudi PIF), "Mergers," and More

[mkgolf]

It just feels like no one cares about winning. It's just a casual tournament. 

[The Flush]

 

[The Flush]

 

[Moxley]

This is quite something from the Majesticks today, level with 4aces now.

[ScouseJohnny]

3 hours ago, Moxley said:

This is quite something from the Majesticks today, level with 4aces now.

That's a nice, subtle piece of dry humour that cuts like a stiletto. I bet the audience is on the edge of its seats.

[70sSanO]

40 minutes ago, ScouseJohnny said:

That's a nice, subtle piece of dry humour that cuts like a stiletto. I bet the audience is on the edge of its seat.

FIFY

John

[imsys0042]

DT and the USFL

Interesting reading on the way Trump handled the USFL.   Barely goes into politics.   Trump's talking about the disloyal PGA and how players better jump when they merge (ok, whatever) really seems to stem from being jilted by the PGA Tour and the PGA of America from those tournaments.   At least that is part of the contention the article makes.

I doubt Trump is anything other than a host for a couple of the venues.   The Saudis don't need any investors, but he seems to be happy to throw the PGA Tour under the bus.

[chspeed]

On 7/30/2022 at 8:10 PM, The Flush said:

 

Cute, but fake.

[Big Lex]

1 hour ago, chspeed said:

Cute, but fake.

I went to the event on Saturday and Sunday. I did not see any signs like this, and I didn't hear any "FJB" or Brandon comments or whatever. It wouldn't surprise me if there are videos out there of these things happening, but in 2 days there spending several hours among crowds and various grandstand areas, I never experienced any of this. 

That said, the fan behavior was, well, undignified quite often. But it was easy to get away from that crap. 

[imsys0042]

12 minutes ago, Big Lex said:

That said, the fan behavior was, well, undignified quite often. But it was easy to get away from that crap. 

From being there, does LIV try and promote a more "party" atmosphere?  Their marketing sounds like they are trying to be cool and edgy sometimes.   I wonder how that translates during the events.

 

[Big Lex]

10 minutes ago, imsys0042 said:

From being there, does LIV try and promote a more "party" atmosphere?  Their marketing sounds like they are trying to be cool and edgy sometimes.   I wonder how that translates during the events.

 

II guess they were probably trying to promote a party atmosphere maybe a little. They had music playing, constantly, for example, during the tournament. Concessions were readily available and lines were short, and there was no shortage of alcohol to be had. 

But it didn't feel like a party really. It wasn't all that different a feeling from the last event I went to, which was the Travelers in CT about 4 years ago. 

 

 

[imsys0042]

12 minutes ago, Big Lex said:

II guess they were probably trying to promote a party atmosphere maybe a little. They had music playing, constantly, for example, during the tournament. Concessions were readily available and lines were short, and there was no shortage of alcohol to be had. 

But it didn't feel like a party really. It wasn't all that different a feeling from the last event I went to, which was the Travelers in CT about 4 years ago. 

 

 

I can think of a few songs to put on the LIV playlist....

"Hit the road Jack"

"Loser" by Beck. (Greg Normal only)

"Lonesome Loser"

"Poor Little Pitiful Me".   (Patrick Reed, Pat Perez, Sergio Garcia)

That Money song from the Apprentice

....

 

[ScouseJohnny]

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Concessions were readily available and lines were short, and there was no shortage of alcohol to be had. 

What a charming little irony.

Edited August 2, 2022 by ScouseJohnny

[nevets88]

Was talking to normals (not golf people) and said Woods would never jump ship even for a billion and they thought I was crazy.

[Vinsk]

Pretty disappointed to hear of the on course antics that took place; chanting ‘ four more years’ apparently led by Norman. Seems this was a bit of a political rally as much as a golf tournament. 

[ChetlovesMer]

2 minutes ago, Vinsk said:

Pretty disappointed to hear of the on course antics that took place; chanting ‘ four more years’ apparently led by Norman. Seems this was a bit of a political rally as much as a golf tournament. 

I'm sure I should know this, but what does "four more years" mean? 

 

[iacas]

11 minutes ago, ChetlovesMer said:

I'm sure I should know this, but what does "four more years" mean? 

Trump presidency.

[imsys0042]

2 hours ago, Vinsk said:

Pretty disappointed to hear of the on course antics that took place; chanting ‘ four more years’ apparently led by Norman. Seems this was a bit of a political rally as much as a golf tournament. 

Norman rooting for you pretty much ensures a second place finish….