LIV Golf, a league backed by Saudi Arabia, has had a challenging time gathering spontaneous interest during its second season. However, the players have been making waves this week at the season finale in Miami, which is also the last part of the league’s sophomore campaign.
The LIV Golf Team Championship
The LIV Golf Team Championship at Trump National Doral has been a platform for the players to express their views and experiences. Among the players, Phil Mickelson, despite only having one top-10 finish in 13 LIV starts this year, has expressed a firm belief that more PGA Tour professionals will join the LIV circuit led by Greg Norman.
Mickelson shared that players are drawn to LIV and the team dynamics it offers. They enjoy the camaraderie and the global reach of the tour. The only question is the availability of spots, as the interest to join LIV exceeds the number of available positions.
Interest in RangeGoats GC and LIV
Bubba Watson, the captain of RangeGoats GC in LIV, has also voiced that there is significant interest from external parties to invest in his team. This interest in investing in team sports is not just limited to LIV.
Ian Poulter commented on the new league launched by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, the TGL, which is set to start in January 2024. Poulter views this as an attempt to keep Woods and McIlroy engaged and to provide them with secure earnings.
The Rising Trend of Investments in Team Sports
Poulter pointed out the growing interest of celebrities and sports stars in investing in team sports. He mentioned the involvement of Hollywood actors in Wrexham Football Club and other teams. However, this trend is not new. Prominent figures like Michael Jordan, Serena and Venus Williams, and LeBron James have been investing in sports franchises for years.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s purchase of Wrexham occurred almost three years ago, demonstrating that this trend has been ongoing. The recent news of Rory McIlroy and others investing in the Alpine team in F1 further emphasizes this progression.
According to Poulter, the motivation for these investments is not just potential profit but also the involvement and enjoyment that comes with it. He believes that LIV has been a pioneer in this aspect, especially in golf.
Upcoming Matches in LIV
Looking forward to the upcoming matches in LIV, Poulter and his teammate Lee Westwood will be competing against Abraham Ancer and Carlos Ortiz from Fireballs GC in the quarterfinals on Friday.
As LIV Golf continues to evolve, it’s clear that the league is creating a ripple in the golfing world, attracting interest from players and investors alike. Regardless of the challenges faced during its second season, LIV is demonstrating its potential to redefine the landscape of golf.
By: Riley Hamel
Title: LIV Golf: A New Chapter in the World of Golf
Sourced From: golfweek.usatoday.com/2023/10/20/liv-golf-news-ian-poulter-tgl-tiger-woods-rory-mcilroy/
Published Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 18:44:25 +0000
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