Golf 2022

[MU82]

Some of the Euros. They chalk up Sergio's behavior to his Spanish blood, all that bs.

Agree about the bs. Nadal and Olazabal are Spanish; Seve was Spanish. They aren't/weren't whiny little b!tches. Neither, it would seem, is Alcaraz.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Yep. Wish they were moving dirt on the Andrae site before he passed.

#83nation

Burial site?

[MU82]

According to the WSJ, Apple and Amazon both passed on televising LIV.

[WhiteTrash]

According to the WSJ, Apple and Amazon both passed on televising LIV.

Is that bad news for LIV?

As one who would like to see LIV go away, those seem like good places for the league to go die.

[Uncle Rico]

Is that bad news for LIV?

As one who would like to see LIV go away, those seem like good places for the league to go die.

Surprised OANN hasn't jumped in

[WhiteTrash]

Surprised OANN hasn't jumped in

Right? Or CNN considering the deep ties of the Clintons and Saudi Arabia.

[Uncle Rico]

Right? Or CNN considering the deep ties of the Clintons and Saudi Arabia.

CNN doesn't need the programming

[Herman Cain]

CNN doesn't need the programming

Al Jazeera is a logical home

[cheebs09]

Is that bad news for LIV?

As one who would like to see LIV go away, those seem like good places for the league to go die.

It would be better than nothing. I don't think they will get one of the major networks to sign on. I'm not sure its worth potentially burning a bridge with the majors or PGA.

[JWags85]

Al Jazeera is a logical home

Qatar and Saudi are different countries my man.

MBS hasn't committed to a streaming network that would air LIV as well as tons of other original programming that would make it the rival of HULU, Netflix, and others?  What a cheapskate.  Talk about not supporting your investment

[Hards Alumni]

Al Jazeera is a logical home

The Qataris don't exactly love the House of Saud

[MU82]

Qatar and Saudi are different countries my man.

MBS hasn't committed to a streaming network that would air LIV as well as tons of other original programming that would make it the rival of HULU, Netflix, and others?  What a cheapskate.  Talk about not supporting your investment

I know you're kidding, but come to think of it ...

If you're gonna make a multi-billion commitment to golf just because you can, why wouldn't you spend a few billion bucks you have lying around on a streaming network that can show your precious golf circuit as well as any other programming you want aired?

The Qataris don't exactly love the House of Saud

As Archie Bunker would say, "If you've seen one A-rab, you've seen 'em all."

[MUfan12]

If Sinclair wasn't losing their ass on Bally Sports I'd think that would be a logical fit...

[RJax55]

Norman is claiming that there are multiple bidders for a LIV broadcasting deal. Greg's a trustworthy guy, right?

Any Scoopers going out to Jerry Rich's playground for this weekend LIV event? I hear it's going to be a PARTY.

[Golden Avalanche]

Bonesaw tour is destined for Fox. Tons of concurrent interests in those two entities.

[tower912]

RT.

[WhiteTrash]

CNN doesn't need the programming

They need something:
https://nypost.com/2022/09/07/cnn-ratings-continue-to-tank-as-boss-chris-licht-revamps-network/

[Uncle Rico]

They need something:
https://nypost.com/2022/09/07/cnn-ratings-continue-to-tank-as-boss-chris-licht-revamps-network/

Well, he does want to attract MAGA audience, so LIV might be for them

[WhiteTrash]

Well, he does want to attract MAGA audience, so LIV might be for them

I don't follow.

Both Democrats and Republicans are thick as thieves with the Saudis.

Maybe golf fans are mostly conservative; is that your point?

[Uncle Rico]

I don't follow.

Both Democrats and Republicans are thick as thieves with the Saudis.

Maybe golf fans are mostly conservative; is that your point?

LIV Golf is directly tied to Trump properties and business.  They're in cahoots.  There's a reason a certain segment of LIV fans are the loudest MAGA voices

[4everwarriors]

Not long before this thread turned political, aina?

[MuggsyB]

LIV Golf is directly tied to Trump properties and business.  They're in cahoots.  There's a reason a certain segment of LIV fans are the loudest MAGA voices

I don't think golf fans in general care about LIV because it's exhibition golf.  So while yes, Trump properties are involved, I don't see it as much of a factor in the sustainability of the league.  It basically comes down to how much the Saudis are willing to lose.  I don't forsee a partnership between LIV and the PGA tour. 

[cheebs09]

I don't think golf fans in general care about LIV because it's exhibition golf.  So while yes, Trump properties are involved, I don't see it as much of a factor in the sustainability of the league.  It basically comes down to how much the Saudis are willing to lose.  I don't forsee a partnership between LIV and the PGA tour.

I don't think it means much for the sustainability. But I think it's a reason for some of the early interest for many.

[Uncle Rico]

I don't think golf fans in general care about LIV because it's exhibition golf.  So while yes, Trump properties are involved, I don't see it as much of a factor in the sustainability of the league.  It basically comes down to how much the Saudis are willing to lose.  I don't forsee a partnership between LIV and the PGA tour.

It isn't, but like Norman, Trump Properties have a grudge at the moment against a lot of golfing bodies.  They can provide venues

[rocket surgeon]

Not long before this thread turned political, aina?

  whadaya mean, geeko has already taken it po litical-seems if my memory serves me correctly, rockwell doesn't have much patience for that kinda thing unless ya wearing the same blouse, eyn'a?