Tag Archives: LIV
Is Jay Monahan Really the Bad Guy Here?
By Fred Altvater PGA Commissioner, Jay Monahan seems to be the guy that everyone points to as incompetent during the recent LIV/PGA Tour impasse. But is he really? The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF), led by Yasir Al-Rumayyan wanted to become financially involved with the PGA Tour to help offset negative publicity and world […]
Back 9 Report Talks Recent Golf Events and News
Mike May and Fred Altvater are on location at the #PalmBeach Par 3 to discuss recent #Golf events and news. #LIV #PGATour #LPGA #RoryMcIlroy #LydiaKo #NellyKorda #DriveOnChampionship #SSG
Who is Trying to Kill Golf Quicker……LIV or USGA?
By Fred Altvater Since 2020 the golf industry has experienced a resurgence of popularity and golf course owners are experiencing the highest levels of profitability they have ever seen. Women and juniors are taking up the game in record numbers and tee sheets at golf courses are filled with enthusiastic golfers. The golf equipment and […]
Men’s Professional Golf Doesn’t Deserve Our Respect or Attention
From Kieran Clark, GolfShake.com “I am proud to join LIV Golf and be part of something new that is bringing growth to the sport,” Jon Rahm There it is yet again. ‘Grow the game,’ a nauseatingly trite phrase routinely deployed to justify any questionable decision, or action in the golf industry. Jon Rahm has shown himself to be just […]
Did Latest OWGR Ruling KILL LIV?
Back 9 Report wonders if the latest ruling to disallow world ranking points to LIV players may have killed that tour.
Ron Green Jr. Breaks Down Jay Monahan’s Letter to Tour Players
Global Golf Post Senior Writer Ron Green Jr talks about the memo that PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan sent to tour members concerning rolling back the golf ball, how players will be compensated that stayed loyal to the PGA Tour, how LIV players will be reinstated and former tour player Jason Gore’s new position with […]
LIV Began Its Second Season in Mexico, Charles Howell III Gets the WIN!
LIV began its second season in Mexico.
James Piot Finishes LIV Season
Former MSU golfer and 2021 U.S. Amateur Champion just completed his first season as a professional on the new LIV Golf Tour. Out of the 60 professionals that competed in the eight events in 2022, Piot finished a respectable 30th on the money list. Only 48 players are invited to participate every week in the […]
Gooch, Jones and Swofford are Denied
The court ruled in favor of the PGA Tour and did not allow a restraining order that would allow Talor Gooch, Matt Jones and Hudson Swofford to play in the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
Are Guaranteed Contracts the Answer For PGA Tour?
Players are flocking to the new LIV Series for the Guaranteed Money. Will the PGA TOUR do the same?