Reaction: PGA-LIV Merger is Leaving Players 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 choice.  Many have expressed how they missed with 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 up to now yr.  Initially, when gamers had been switching to LIV the PGA would droop these gamers from competing of their occasions.  Nevertheless, many PGA and LIV gamers have performed in opposition to 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 considering 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, nevertheless, lose his primary spot on the earth rankings.  Johnson additionally ultimately misplaced his career-long TaylorMade sponsorship however he isn’t letting that hassle him.  He’s trying ahead to a merger, he’s quoted as saying:

“I consider this settlement will solely improve LIV, which is already unbelievable.”  He went on to say, “I’m completely completely satisfied the place I’m, and I definitely don’t intend to play extra golf than I presently do, that’s for positive.”

Regardless of dropping his rating, Johnson appears to want the extra laid-back approach 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  On this chat Koepka is speaking about how he missed the PGA and is trying to return to the outdated established order, his profession had.

“I discuss to Brooks Koepka on a regular basis,” he informed 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 needs to come back again. I’ll say that I consider he actually needs 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 value $125 million.  LIV has nevertheless rejected a contract renewal that was reportedly asking for $280 million.  As a result of that renewal being rejected, DeChambeau appears to be leaving LIV when his contract expires in 2027 and is rumored to be trying 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 in opposition to him just a little extra usually. 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 all the way down to the purpose of them speaking about becoming a member of, it seems like that each one these gamers who had been as soon as suspended shall be welcomed again with open arms.  It will in fact profit followers in seeing all their favourite gamers making a return, however it can 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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