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LIV Golf has been successful in taking away some of the best players on the PGA Tour with their money-led offers. And ever since a huge wave of players transitioned to the Saudi League, there has been a huge divide among golf fans. Visibly, a major portion of these fans has been supporting the PGA Tour over Greg Norman’s league. However, a famous golf page recently shared an unpopular opinion about LIV Golf and has been receiving all kinds of reactions from fans!
Fans react to viral LIV Golf tweet
Ever since LIV came into the picture, PGA Tour has been doing everything in its might to stay in competition with the breakaway league’s money-led offers. Other than making huge increments in tournament purses, the Tour has been making all kinds of changes in its formats to retain the existing players. Luckily, unlike LIV Golf, the PGA Tour has all the support of golf fans.
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And that has been one of the biggest roadblocks for LIV Golf and its growth. Despite extensively focusing on the betterment of professionals, LIV Golf has not been able to bring the fans to their side of the court. In fact, when a famous golf page tweeted something in favor of the Saudi League, fans had all kinds of mixed reactions to it. Here’s what some of them had to say:
Popular opinions:
Production is not good. It’s like watching random charity event.
I’m local, and OTown great venue, yet not well attended at all. We all played today, could have easily went
Westwood is unwatchable.
Shorts gives it a hideous vibe.
Needs help.
— Greg Perkins (@GregPer89402541) April 1, 2023
Come Monday, this event will be totally forgot about. Everyone will be focused on The Masters.
— Paddy Daly (@PaddyDalyGolf) April 1, 2023
Out of sight out of mind. I’ll be in Augusta this week and I don’t like the thought of seeing those guys there. LIV is a stain on the game.
— DDD (@DougDaniels7) April 1, 2023
Refreshing to follow a real golf fan. A lot of these takes are reflective of a culture that loves to hate. Hate hate hate, give very little a chance, because it is so easy to hate.
— CanMNTonly (@CanMNTonly) April 1, 2023
Anyone watching LIV or Valero over ANWA is making wild life decisions.
— walxam (@walxam_) April 1, 2023
In response to point 1) coverage was better last year with no ads but they claim to want a TV deal so here we are
2) literally no one is there Vs pga tour events
3) Brooks would be a good comeback, makes things way interestin next week with brooks playing well
— Callum Whitefoot (@CallumWhitefoot) April 1, 2023
LIV golf is exhibition golf that does nothing to grow the sport. Only grows their wallet.
LIV golf don’t deserve WGRP
Oh you said Unpopular opinions. Thought you were looking for popular opinions. My bad.
— Garth Ericson (@RealGarthVader) April 2, 2023
LIV is a decent watch. It can be cringe at times but it has a relaxed vibe to it and at least you get constant golf. The PGA tour is still better in a lot of aspects but you would expect that given LIV is less than a year old
— William Angell (@William54622228) April 1, 2023
Well, no matter what PGA Tour fans feel about the Saudi circuit, there has certainly been a noticeable change among fans and their perceptions towards the league. While most fans still support the PGA Tour and its legacy, others believe that the LIV league deserves a shot at being watched by golf enthusiasts.
Which LIV stars have qualified for the 2023 Masters?
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There are only a few days left for the Masters Tournament to begin. And fans are extremely excited to watch their favorite stars compete on the field for the $15,000,000 purse. However, the tournament is going to be a lot more thrilling this year as fans will be witnessing a wave of LIV Golf players against the PGA Tour professionals at the event.
Making it to the field despite joining LIV, 18 Saudi players have qualified for the Masters Tournament. Some of them include Bryson DeChambeau, Sergio Garcia, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson, Patrick Reed, Bubba Watson, Cameron Smith, etc. While some of these are former Masters Champions, others have received their invites based on their previous victories on the PGA Tour.
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Do you think a LIV Golfer will take home the coveted Green Jacket this year? Let us know your take in the comments down below.
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