Why LIV Golf is suffering from not being viewed enough
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The podcast begins with a clarification about false rumors that CBS staff were selling Masters badges through secondary markets, which the hosts confirm were untrue. They emphasize that all broadcast personnel were in their proper positions, and the issue likely stemmed from a simple technical error. The main focus then shifts to the ongoing crisis surrounding LIV Golf, with reports suggesting the league may be folding due to plummeting viewership, financial instability, and unpaid player/vendor checks. Despite LIV's official website still listing the Mexico City event, insiders report a high-level meeting in New York involving Saudi investors to decide the league's fate. The hosts reflect on the broader implications: while LIV Golf's collapse would be a victory for the PGA Tour, it underscores the dangers of monopolistic control in sports. They highlight how LIV's existence forced the PGA to improve player compensation, with stars like Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm, and Brooks Koepka earning hundreds of millions—much of it paid upfront. The episode concludes with a preview of upcoming NBA playoff coverage, focusing on the Hawks' potential to upset the Knicks by capitalizing on their fast pace and road success.
LIV Golf may be on the brink of collapse due to zero viewership, unpaid players/vendors, and a high-stakes investor meeting in New York.
The PGA Tour benefits from LIV's potential demise, as it reunites star power under one umbrella and strengthens events like the Tour Championship.
Players like Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm, and Brooks Koepka earned hundreds of millions from LIV, with most payments made upfront—making their financial decisions rational despite controversy.
The absence of competition in professional golf led to monopolistic control; LIV's existence, even if short-lived, forced the PGA to improve player pay and equity.
For players nearing the end of their careers, accepting LIV money was a pragmatic choice—especially when guaranteed wealth outweighed legacy concerns.
Clarifying Masters Badge Rumors
The hosts debunk a viral story claiming CBS staff were selling Masters badges on the secondary market, confirming it was false and likely a technical error.
LIV Golf in Crisis: The Rumors Begin
“If you're wondering, what's the deal? Are they getting paid? That money's already been spent.”
The Financial Reality of LIV Golf
“If you can cash in for over $100 million, how do you say no to that?”
The Legacy and Fallout for PGA Tour
“This is why you need competition, Mike. This is why you can't have monopolies because when you do, right, they call all the shots.”
“If you can cash in for over $100 million, how do you say no to that?”
“This is why you need competition, Mike. This is why you can't have monopolies because when you do, right, they call all the shots.”
“If you're wondering, what's the deal? Are they getting paid? That money's already been spent.”
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LIV Golf
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PGA Tour
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Phil Mickelson
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New York Knicks
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Masters Tournament
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Atlanta Hawks
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Jon Rahm
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Brooks Koepka
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Tiger Woods
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CBS
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