Response: PGA-LIV Merger is Leaving Gamers Optimistic

Within the wake of talks regarding a PGA and LIV merger, some gamers switched to LIV and appear to have some regrets with their determination.  Many have expressed how they missed having the ability to compete with their fellow PGA gamers.  Others have misplaced their standing on the world leaderboards due to how LIV works in comparison with different associations.  Some are additionally dropping their relevance, once more due to how LIV works.

Relations between the 2 associations have gone from hostile to way more amicable previously yr.  Initially, when gamers have been switching to LIV the PGA would droop these gamers from competing of their occasions.  Nonetheless, many PGA and LIV gamers have performed towards one another on pleasant phrases within the final yr in different occasions like within the Ryder Cup.  The merger itself has loads of execs and cons for each leagues, however what are the previous PGA gamers pondering on this?

Dustin Johnson On His Time With LIV Golf

Dustin Johnson appears extra content material with how his LIV profession is popping out for himself.  He did, nonetheless, lose his primary spot on this planet rankings.  Johnson additionally finally misplaced his career-long TaylorMade sponsorship however he isn’t letting that hassle him.  He’s wanting ahead to a merger, he’s quoted as saying:

“I imagine this settlement will solely improve LIV, which is already incredible.”  He went on to say, “I’m completely completely happy the place I’m, and I definitely don’t intend to play extra golf than I at present do, that’s for certain.”

Regardless of dropping his rating, Johnson appears to choose the extra laid-back method LIV works and is taking an “it’s what it’s” method to the merger.   

Brooks Koepka Floating the Concept of Returning to PGA

This comes out from Brooks Koepka and Fred {Couples}’ non-public chat that {Couples} revealed particulars from.  On this chat Koepka is speaking about how he missed the PGA and is seeking to return to the previous established order, his profession had.

“I discuss to Brooks Koepka on a regular basis,” he instructed Seattle sports activities radio station KJR 93.3FM. “I really like Brooks Koepka, and I’m not going to say something further besides I discuss to him on a regular basis. He desires to come back again. I’ll say that I imagine he actually desires to come back again and play the Tour.”

Bryson DeChambeau and His Contract On The Verge of Expiration

Byson DeChambeau was one of many first to leap ship with an preliminary contract price $125 million.  LIV has nonetheless rejected a contract renewal that was reportedly asking for $280 million.  On account of that renewal being rejected, DeChambeau appears to be leaving LIV when his contract expires in 2027 and is rumored to be seeking to rejoin PGA Tour.  Different gamers are itching to see DeChambeau return like Rory McIlroy who voiced his opinion on Netflix’s Full Swing.

McIlroy stated: “Bryson is precisely what the sport of golf wants proper now. I will surely like the chance to play towards him a bit extra typically. He has made the sport of golf extra thrilling this yr.”

What This Means For PGA and LIV Followers

With relations between the 2 organizations cooling right down to the purpose of them speaking about becoming a member of, it seems like that every one these gamers who have been as soon as suspended might be welcomed again with open arms.  This may after all profit followers in seeing all their favourite gamers making a return, however it would additionally profit these gamers in permitting them to reclaim their titles as they make their comebacks.  Now the one questions are, will this merger occur, and what occurs after that?

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