‘One Sided Contest’: Fans Left Triggered As Latest President Cup Update Forces a Huge LIV Golf Setback

With all the big events of the golf world for this year, the preparations for the upcoming events are underway. Like the Ryder Cup, one of the most prestigious tournaments is the Presidents Cup, which is played alternate years as well.

The venue for the 2024 Presidents Cup has been decided as the Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal, Canada. And now the qualifying criteria have also been finalized. Though there are some major changes, there is some bad news for the LIV golfers.

LIV Golf fails to make a space in the Presidents Cup

The United States Team defeated the International Team in the 2022 Presidents Cup with a final score of 17.5-12.5 in the ninth consecutive Presidents Cup victory for the United States. Now, the criteria for next year has been released and it is bad news for the defectors.

These are the main key points. Firstly the International Captain Mike Weir is going to use 6 picks which is more than the usual 4. All players from either side automatic qualifiers and captain’s picks must be eligible to compete in PGA TOUR-sanctioned competitions. Currently no LIV Golf stars are allowed.

Despite the talks of the anticipated merger, the defectors are once again sidelined from an important PGA Tour event like the Ryder Cup. The top six (6) U.S. PGA TOUR members who have earned the most FedExCup Points from January 1, 2023, through August 25, 2024, weighted by 2023 The Sentry through the 2023 BMW Championship, will get an entry into the biennial event.

More information will be revealed in the upcoming days. But for now, the people are not happy with this decision.

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Fans not happy with LIV Golf’s absence in Ryder Cup

As it stands, the Saudi league’s strong set of players will miss on the event, which has left fans annoyed. Though some are agreeing as well. One fan used the opportunity to take a jibe on the merger scenario.

As for this final, the ultimate showdown among both the leagues will be the best thimg.

This user severely criticised this decision of exclusion of the LIV Golfers and robbing the captain the chance to choose them.

For this fan, Cam Smith will be a big miss if the rule persists.

There were some people who agreed with PGA Tour’s decision.

One fan feels that since it is a PGA Tour event other players should not play.

It is evident that a good number of strong players missing from the tournament has left the fans longing for more. What are your thoughts on the subject? Let us know in the comments.

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