Mad Dog questions Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson & others for leaving PGA Tour for LIV Golf Series

Mad Dog questions Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson & others for leaving PGA Tour for LIV Golf Series
Stephen A. Smith and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo react to Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed leaving the PGA Tour to join the LIV Golf Series.
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[jakeallen]

Dustin Johnson being top 3 or 4 all time is an insane take by itself.

[FatMaverick]

Besides the opening in England, not a single
event is played in Europe. That’s why he’s not called Map Dog.

[bobbygreene]

For one of the first times ever, I'm with Stephen A. The PGA is trying to stand on some moral high ground when they're really doing nothing more than trying to monopolize professional golf.

[Paulafan]

I'm baffled as to why people on tv are so angry that golfers are "daring" to leave the PGA tour. PGA doesn't pay anyone's salaries; the players EARN their paychecks with performance. And if they want to play somewhere else, that's their choice.

[mleonard]

A wise man once said, "The biggest problem with media is that people tend to talk about something in an educated manner when they know close to nothing about it"..

[LunchBox]

I absolutely love when people especially athletes break tradition. Evolution & progression is more important than tradition.

[benedquistbaritone]

“He’s gonna go beat charl schwartzel?”…

Well this aged like milk

[Bonelesswatrmelon]

Why does espn have guys who don’t know anything about the sport their supposed to talk about talking about other sports they clearly have no clue about

[golfingdad]

Have the PGA tournaments become great because of the players who played them, or are the players great because the played and won at those courses? I think it's the former rather than the latter. Things change, evolve or stagnate.

[billyoliveira]

Dustin Johnson is going to have more time to be his family. They also don't have to play 4 rounds any longer. Having said that, they are going to well paid.

[cameronschmit]

The quicker they have to lean on stuff like “tradition” and “prestige” the worse argument they have. The issue for me, is the ultimatum the PGA is leveling. There’s no reason they can’t play in both leagues. The PGA is harpooning themselves

[marksias]

The PGA is threatening it's own players. No wounder players are leaving. The LIV gives players choice. The PGA takes choice away from players.

[salfont]

Stephen A is right on. Do the players want the cash? Of course they do. Should they be held up to a higher standard than our own government who continues to do business with the Saudi's? Of course not. I love the game of golf. What I hope happens is the PGA realizes they need these players as much the players need the tour and the real changes Phil spoke about can happen because of it.

[hottakes]

Phil is 51 and already has a great legacy as a PGA Golfer. Now he wants the bag, which is totally fine.

[blikketty]

Golfers only care about money? Next thing you gonna tell me water is wet!

[anthonyrobinson]

I didn’t think I would ever agree with Steven A in two lifetimes. He is an expert at putting people down. Especially people of color. Perhaps that’s why he supports Phil who by the way spoke truth. And I am proud of him

[nicksandmann]

Wait a minute hold on let me get this straight we had a former president and a current president who have both been accused of being foreign assets and you guys are tripping over Phil Mickelson making a couple dollars in the sand.

[jacklitz]

I’ve never agreed with Steven more in my life then now… Great take Steven … that’s exactly correct

[CC-xlow]

He was cracking me up saying you're telling me Dustin Johnson is going to get turned on by beating Lee Westwood and Charles Schwarzel 🤣 🤣 🤣

[jakesjacobs]

Liv golf format is like a breath of fresh air, and will grow in popularity.