WHAT IS LIV GOLF? HERE'S HOW IT WORKS...

In this video, Neil Tappin explains how the controversial LIV Golf Series works. He talks through the unique format used in each of the vents and how players compete individually and on teams.

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[karlminer]

The PGA’s market dominance is threatened by LIV golf entering the arena…healthy market competition is a good thing that will elevate the quality of both the PGA and LIV markets. Overall it’s a great thing for fans.

[normang]

we are witnessing golf history, much like how steel club heads were first introduced. Albeit still a bit confusing for me, it is Very interesting and LIV made it so much like a game that it will capture a lot of the younger audience into this great sport.

[drunksupportcharacter]

I dont constantly follow the big stuff in golf but i do think its an overall positive thing just because PGA's grasp is just so big that hopefully if we have more things like this then it will give more competition to PGA and make them improve, as it does not really change a lot.

[mofojohnson]

Has been better than some of the boring PGA events to my surprise. PGA tour is drive and wedge for most courses with no trouble for being wild off the tee, hopefully they improve

[gopre]

I didn't know Mark Crossfield had a twin brother..

[scottdoane]

LIV all the way, I can not wait until in comes to network TV.

[Jeff-zcrr]

But if they are already paying you 50-100 million to join. What incentive is there to win or do well? So they pay this "signing bonus" + winnings?

[canadianstupidgirl]

I don’t watch golf but I’m here to try and figure out why a lot of people seem to be against this. It seems like a really cool concept

[CRXJDM]

I think I will follow Liv golf as it sound super interesting so it just team going up against other teams and whoever on top move on?

[ChurroWaffles]

There will still be players who would prefer to be in the PGA tour but the appeal of Liv Golf is that there are no cuts and you get paid regardless if you're dead last. This is going to become more appealing to golfers in the future.

[aaronjimz]

As someone who has a very basic/minimal understanding of golf, could someone eli5 how this is supposed to be more "exciting" than traditional golf tournaments? Like what new components are they implementing that would get me to watch?

[Wattoh]

People seem to be missing the issue here, there's nothing wrong with the LIV format, if anything it sounds interesting as a fan, but it's the where the funding has come from, and the way the funding was introduced, huge amounts of Saudi oil money just thrown at the big name golfers as signing bonus's, rather than starting small, investing in amateur golf, investing in worldwide grassroots forms of the game. That's what a lot of traditional golf members and supporters have a problem with.

[NovaScene]

LIV is the future of golf, as I write this and watch the PGA Tour I realize how freaking boring pga is

[karldann]

So what happens if more than 54 players choose to play on the Liv tour? How will they choose who drops out?

[bubbakushingtonIII]

No wonder PGA hates them.... They're actually paying out great money. Last place is a million dollars? I mean come on now that makes it a great game no matter what.

[golflinq]

LIV changing the format to shotgun, 54 holes and no cuts changes the game. Golf is mental as much as it is physical, and changing the format takes away from the grind and pressure the tradition PGA is. It’s no longer an apples vs. apples comparison against history. If the NBA and NFL were to have a competing league who only plays 3 quarters it’s no longer the same game.

[maximusdecimusmeridius]

It's for sell out professional golfers and is the super league equivalent for golf

[broderickwallis]

So the only thing different is freaking the money !!!! (Oh yeah and the Formula 1 style commentry)
I'd call that cheap....

[briansparks]

There is space for both tours. I don't believe that the LIV tour is as good as the PGA but offers value to some players. The competition offered by the PGA tour is greater then that offered by the LIV tour. If you are a member of the LIV tour then you should never be eligible for any of the 4 PGA majors or Invitation-only tournaments. The other issue is of course the backing of the LIV tour which is offensive to most but that is an issue that each individual must decide for themselves.

[AuditAmplifier]

Sheesh, so many subscribers and views but the vast majority don't care enough to even tap the like button or comment... what a burden for free information/content...
golf - pretentiousness among golfers = golf 🤣