‘Not a Fair System’: As the $3B Merger’s Fate Hangs by a Thread, Frustrated LIV Golfer Launches into a Bitter PGA Tour Tirade

The LIV Golf and PGA Tour merger, which came to pass in June earlier this year, is reportedly facing many hiccups and it may take longer than expected to finalize the deal. As the deal proceeds behind closed doors, the players from both sides share their plight. 

While the PGA Tour players are concerned about their share in the future set-up, LIV golfers are not happy that they don’t get any OWGR points for participating in the Saudi-backed league. This LIV golfer is totally livid at the treatment he and his mates from the league have received so far.  

Louis Oosthuizen calls the system ‘ridiculous’

Louis Oosthuizen, once world number four, is now languishing at 390th on the Official World Golf Ranking. The OWGR ranks players playing on the PGA Tour and other recognized tours. As of now, LIV Golf doesn’t meet the criteria.

Since the inception of LIV Golf, the ranking has been an issue. A lot of players, particularly Americans, couldn’t be in contention for the prestigious Ryder Cup for a lack of points. Highly skilled players like Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau stand outside the top 100 at present.

The golfer has shown his disappointment over the ranking favoring only PGA Tour players. Speaking with Bunkered.co.uk, Oosthuizen called out the biases of the Official World Golf Ranking. The South African golfer said, “You can say it’s more PGA Tour ranking than anything else. It’s frustrating for everyone because you used to measure yourself on that and where you are. It’s not just being a LIV player. Being a South African player on the Sunshine Tour, being in Asia, all over the world, you’re not getting rankings now unless you’re playing PGA Tour.”

Although Oosthuizen agreed that the PGA Tour showcases the best of players, he argued” it’s definitely not a fair system at the moment because you can’t tell me there’s 10 or 15 guys on LIV that aren’t in the top 50 or top 40.” Calling the system “ridiculous”, he then displayed his contentment with not being a part of such a system. LIV golfers are unhappy and the delay in the finalization of the deal is further giving rise to concerns. 

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The PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger faces yet another setback

Amidst the dilemma faced by the LIV players, the PGA Tour golfers are demanding more power in the PGA Tour and LIV deal. As reported by Bloomberg, “players are demanding more power in the new entity.”

The players are looking to have a stake in the newly formed entity. The six players included on the PGA Tour board of directors are Rory McIlroy, Charley Hoffman, Patrick Cantlay, Peter Malnati, Webb Simpson, and Tiger Woods. Needless to say, they are the ones who are worried.

What do you think will be the result of the controversial merger? Will both parties be eventually happy? Tell us in the comments!

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