As the golf landscape continues to evolve, a stark reality is looming for PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan. Despite his efforts to maintain the status quo, the rise of LIV Golf is poised to shake the very foundations of the sport. On Flushing Golf’s latest podcast episode on Spotify, the host and golfer Jerry Foltz discussed the implications of LIV Golf’s emergence.

We all know that the Saudi-backed league is gaining momentum, and it’s only a matter of time before top players join the league. Superstars like Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, and Jon Rahm have all defected to the new league, bringing with them a level of excitement and competitiveness that’s hard to match. The likes of Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia, and Phil Mickelson have also joined the ranks, making LIV Golf a perfect competitor to the PGA Tour.

This seismic shift has changed the golf landscape and has made LIV Golf a major force in team golf. Jerry Foltz recently shared his thoughts on the matter, and his prediction is both hopeful and eye-opening. While major championships will always be the ultimate individual achievement, LIV Golf’s team-based format will offer something entirely new and exciting. As Foltz put it, “I see that as being the thing that every star player will be a member of a team within LIV Golf or whatever it’s called at that point.”

This new dynamic will undoubtedly create a fresh wave of excitement and loyalty among fans. The brutal reality facing Monahan is that LIV Golf’s rise to prominence is almost inevitable. Foltz drove this point home, saying, “Representing your team and winning a world championship as a team member for your specific team, I think is going to be something that is on par with the biggest accomplishments they can have in the game.” 

Foltz acknowledges that major championships will remain the most prestigious individual titles in golf. “But that’s what that’s the level and it’s not going to be the majors. It’s not going to be the major championships and the premier stroke-play events are still going to be the most coveted individual titles”, he said and yet he believes that LIV Golf is only going to grow more, in the years to come.

Jerry Foltz sees a bright future for LIV Golf’s team format

Jerry Foltz is absolutely convinced that LIV Golf’s team-based format is going to change the game when it comes to fan engagement. He thinks that golf fans are going to get just as passionate and loyal as supporters of famous football clubs like Arsenal, Manchester United, and Leicester. Can you imagine cheering on your favorite golf team with the same level of enthusiasm as you would for your favorite football team? That’s what Foltz is predicting, and it’s hard not to get excited about the prospect.

According to Foltz, certain golf teams are going to become super iconic – think along the lines of the New York Yankees. “And you know how passionate your country is about Arsenal or Man U or, or, or like Arlo, Leicester… they will be the New York Yankees, they will be Arsenal, they will be Man U… that’s what it will be,” Foltz said. He’s basically saying that golf teams are going to become an integral part of our sporting culture, inspiring devotion and enthusiasm in fans around the world.

And well, golf fans have been seen absolutely loving the match-play format of LIV Golf, and it’s clear that’s exactly what the league was going for. The innovative format has been a huge hit with enthusiasts, who are praising the exciting and dynamic competition it brings. Social media is filled with fans raving about the format, with one enthusiastic supporter even declaring it’s better than the Ryder Cup and Super Bowl combined!