Saudi-upheld Golf Series: Can The LIV Golf Invitational Series Still Become A Dominant Force In Golf?
Greg Norman (right) fronts the LIV Golf Invitational Series, upheld by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund 토토사이트 검증
DP World Tour golf player Matt Southgate has cautioned it is too soon to discount the new Saudi-upheld golf circuit and accepts it can in any case rule the game from here on out.
The Greg Norman-fronted LIV Golf Invitational Series comprises of eight 54-opening occasions across three mainlands north of a five-month time frame, with prize handbags greater than anything as of now accessible in the expert game.
Phil Mickelson's representative uncovered on Monday the six-time significant victor has mentioned a delivery from the PGA Tour to play the principal occasion in June, with Robert Garrigus among the others looking for authorization to likewise be essential for the 48-man field.
Jon Rahm accepts Phil Mickelson's heritage ought not be discolored in spite of his disputable remarks and contribution in the LIV Golf International Series
A large number of the world's top players have proactively moved away from any likely breakaway circuit, with Rory McIlroy saying recently the potential association was "out of commission" after Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau put out announcements to focus on the PGA Tour, despite the fact that Southgate accepts the Tour can in any case succeed.
"The most neglected thing with the Saudi Tour at the moment is that everyone is zeroing in on the players of today and no one is thinking about the players of tomorrow," Southgate told the Sky Sports Golf web recording. "Five a long time back, we didn't know Bob MacIntyre, we didn't know Scottie Scheffler, we don't know Viktor Hovland or both of the Hojgaard siblings. At the point when you begin going through the rundown of players who weren't on Tour five a long time back, it's very huge.
After PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said the visit was about 'heritage and not influence' after bits of gossip about a Saudi-supported golf association, Jaime Diaz sees what golf needs to keep the fans intrigued
"Would it be a good idea for them they have a hindrance today since they can't get the players of today, there's nothing halting them creating the players of tomorrow. That is where it's extreme. Assuming that I was Keith Pelley, I'd be taking a gander at how to stop them taking those players who will possibly be in and around the Saudi visit in five years' time.
"Assuming the Saudis chose to have a Q-school, that was free and with an award asset, and open to be anyone all over the planet under 25, on the off chance that there were 50 cards accessible, you would be perched on basically a couple of hotshots. The up and coming age of players are out there playing, and the mentors in the novice game know what their identity is.
"The fate of that [Saudi] golf Tour is based around having the geniuses. Disregard the best players currently, just like all endorsed into the PGA Tour or the DP World Tour. How they might perhaps forestall the player of tomorrow [from joining] concerns me."