As soon as word broke that the future of LIV Golf was under threat, fans on both sides of the fence considered what the pro game might look like should the PIF-backed circuit cease to exist.
LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil stated there was no need to fear for the team-based league either way and it was “in a wonderful position.”
The LIV boss also said the breakaway tour would plough on and continue to build on encouraging signs while subsequently noting the competition was good for the game as a whole.
In an interview during LIV Golf Mexico City, O’Neil stated pro golf is better with the former 54-hole competition as a key part of it, explaining higher purses and a change of target audience had begun to achieve what LIV has always claimed to be about – growing the game.
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Some of the Golf Monthly team have already shared their view on the subject, but what do some of our readers think?
Among the hundreds of comments on social media were, as expected, three different camps.
One which wholeheartedly agreed with O’Neil, another group which firmly sat on the opposite side of the argument and a cluster of golf fans who positioned themselves firmly in the middle.
One of those who agreed with LIV’s CEO was Pat Carroll who said: “Yes, the raise of earnings on the PGA Tour says YES, as does the added conversation making the Major’s better again, as they were feeling a little stale. LIV is exactly what professional top-level golf needed.”
Another was Daniel Williams, who garnered plenty of support from his view. He said: “Definitely, as the PGA Tour keeps pulling back from markets and only focussing on US, the rest of the world needs high class golf. The team concept is awesome as well!”
Jeff Roosa appeared to be in the same camp, too, pointing to the Ryder Cup rivalry at the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage to make his point.
Roosa said: “Everyone loves a rivalry…. large or small or merely perceived, it’s what makes sports better. Just like the USA chants at [RBC…
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