Sounds pretty facile to me. I actually know there are millions of people, whether just fans or amateurs or professional players, who really love the game. Few sports provide the huge mental and physical challenge. I mean, golf is played almost as much in your mind as by your body, and I realise you can say that about all sports to an extent, but many rely on quick reactions, reflexes and less on the mental side simply because in say AFL, cricket facing a fast bowler or soccer, you have about a second or less to react and execute your skills. Whereas golfers often take minutes to plan, prepare a shot, get it right in their head before trying to act it out, with a big margin for error.If they keep getting the best players then you and I will be forced to. And as I said, the players don’t care. They’ll play with pogo sticks on the moon, over 41 holes for Ita Buttrose if someone pays them too.
I think you, like other golf posters on PRE, also probably love this game. Not sure you really answered my Q. By the sound of your comment though, not much enthusiasm.
It sounds like gimmicky BS. You only had to watch the Open at St.Andrews and witness Smith's brilliant performance, to be reminded of the greatness of the game (or The Masters nearly every year, for the battle between the contestants at the death - but not the hype or commentary etc.) and how it has great traditions that often brings out amazing performances under huge pressure. Smith's Open win my sporting zenith achievement of the year - only a 4th contemporary Tiger's flag could surpass.
So, is this really going to appeal to true gold lovers? As you say - " their whole format is *smile*. 54 holes....shotgun start....the dumb team and leaderboard thing. Its a bit gimmicky.
I'm already peed off at Cam Smith, because it looks like I won't be watching him play and take it to the dominating Yanks and best golfers in the world any more. I am much more interested in following events when the Aussies in the PGA/DP tournaments are in with a chance. Smith was highly capable of beating everyone and becoming a world No.1.
If he's gone as it looks, he won't be on Kayo coverage for me and seriously doubt I could be bothered with trying to find and pay more to watch these stupid LIV events.