Following Phil Mickelson’s remarks, many thought the idea about the Saudi Arabia-backed league would be long buried. The idea has received extreme reactions, which hints at less participation from current PGA Tour stars. However, Greg Norman and LIV Golf Investment are determined to start their venture successfully.
Therefore, they apparently sent out letters to some PGA Tour stars to promote their idea and league. Shared by Golf Digest’s Daniel Rapaport, people ended up reacting to the lengthy letter.
Here’s the letter Greg Norman and LIV Golf Investments sent to a number of PGA Tour players today.
“You should know that we are launching….we will not stop.” pic.twitter.com/wy2UrQKP3I
— Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) March 16, 2022
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While everyone had their own suggestions and opinions, the letter was received with some varied emotions.
What letter has Greg Norman sent to PGA Tour players?
As per the letter, Norman and the group of investors have refused to back down. They don’t want to stop and look forward to announcing further details about their event. Not all fans seem to appreciate the letter, looking at it as a desperate attempt.
Too many words, a desperate tone could he possibly hire an editor?
— Scott Chambers (@chambersjscott) March 16, 2022
At with a $20M-$50M signing bonus, he’ll have those players. Then, every event has $20M purse like The players, but instead of 140 and a cut there’s only 40 and no cut so you’re getting paid every event.
Kisner made $950k for 4th. He’s 37 I think. He’d take $50M tomorrow.
— stroke and distance (@StrokeDistance) March 16, 2022
Bruh. People buy gas everyday, and nobody gives af where the oil comes from. You check out who played the Dubai Classic?
— JohnBenderRocks (@JohnBender83) March 16, 2022
Greg’s group is advertising 54 hole events
— Jamie Chapin (@jtrane25) March 16, 2022
That’s funny, “the travel pillow”….
— T. Moe 🌴 (@TroyMoe1) March 16, 2022
Does not offer a single concrete detail. Just vague promises that’s it’s going to be better.
— John Dabkovich (@JohnDabkovich) March 16, 2022
Agreed. Thought this was their best messaging yet (outside of me not understanding how this minimizes wear and tear).
— Phil Divitson (@PhilDivitson) March 16, 2022
Despite the money offered to all players, fans seem to be worried about how the game might change. Of course, some feel that Norman makes a good case. The PGA Tour has been the main authority for years, and many would like to see some change overall.
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Fans also added that after reading the letter, they do want to give this a chance. After all, players will be playing and earning more.
Furthermore, some believe that while Norman and the investors promise many things, there are not many details. Eventually, when the events begin, they will need players.
What more did Norman say?
“We consider ourselves a start-up,” Norman wrote. “We may start with a modest number of players, but we won’t stay that way for long.”
His point was that if everyone does not join at first, they can understand.
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Later on, however, Norman believes that people will shift. They promise to work for the betterment and provide an environment the PGA Tour could not.
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Of course, one cannot deny the PGA Tour’s implications if one joins the Saudi league. With those like Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau rumored to want to shit, the tour can cancel their PGA Tour membership.
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However, irrespective of what one says, support remains a key factor in this situation. Despite all the investment, Norman will need people to make the super league a hit.
What do you think of their lengthy letter? Let us know in the comments below.
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