They say that for women, the sky is the limit and that they now stand on the same pedestal as men. However, the realities of today are very different! Recently, LPGA golfer Lexi Thompson rewrote history by competing alongside men on the PGA Tour. However, LIV Golf supporters have taken away her biggest dream and converted it into a nightmare after setting a negative light on her.
Only six other women have ever accomplished the incredible feat of competing alongside the men, according to the LPGA star. Yet, it seems like LIV supporters inadvertently turned Thompson’s historic moment into a nightmare, igniting a debate about gender dynamics and the future of professional golf!
LIV Golf and PGA Tour’s tussle with Lexi Thompson caught in the middle
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A Saudi league-loyal Twitter page, LIV Golf Insider, has made comments about the Shriners Open and the participation of Lexi Thompson. The tweet claimed that 1/3 of the “men” in the Shriners Open performed worse than a female golfer who hasn’t won on the LPGA Tour in five years.
This was a jib at Thompson. The tweet further went on, suggesting that the PGA Tour is “officially irrelevant.” The tweet also brought in LIV Golf and exalted the series. “#LIVGolf has always been the future of professional golf,” it stated.
The message, as per the LIV loyalists, was clear: the PGA Tour was losing its prominence, and LIV was the go-to place for intense male golfing competition! Sadly, though, it was Thompson’s incredible feat that was dredged through the mud amongst it all!
1/3 of the “Men” in the @ShrinersOpen finished worse than a lady who hasn’t won on the LPGAT in FIVE years. It doesn’t get any worse than that.
The PGA Tour is officially irrelevant! 🆘#LIVGolf has always been the future of professional golf.
See you tomorrow in Jeddah.
— LIV Golf Insider (@LIVTracking) October 13, 2023
The tweet ended up gathering a lot of attention for every word it posted and receiving some really insightful comments from fans and readers.
The golf community comes to Thompson’s defense
As the tweet went viral, the fans were quick to jump to Lexi Thompson’s defense. They did not like seeing her feat belittled.
One fan pointed out how she can win a LIV event as well.
She would win easily at a LIV event
— Chris Strickland (@Gameshowdeejay) October 13, 2023
Another fan jumped to her support by calling this a funny tweet.
That’s funny. 😆
— Mike (@PurpleHazeGB) October 14, 2023
Other fans bashed up the tweet for showing down the PGA Tour and also pointed out how players who are dropped out by the PGA Tour end up going to the LIV Golf Tour.
LIV golf is the where PGAT dropouts go while waiting to qualify for the Champions tour. Why else, other than money, wouldn't they want to prove themselves against the best in the world?
— DougLawrenson (@DLawrenson) October 14, 2023
Some also praised Lexi’s average driving distance and bashed LIV golfers for not being able to match up to it.
99% of Liv Exhibition golfers finished the day with LESS driving distance off the tee for 18 holes, than Lexi Thompsons' average driving distance for 18 holes at the Shriners Open.
PGA Tour winning— Joseph Michael (@ma5660) October 14, 2023
Another fan pointed out that LIV golfers will probably be tired of missing cuts on the PGA Tour, which is why they joined the rival league.
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She missed the cut… which is what most of your players did so guaranteed themselves a payday & joined Liv because they couldn't hack it on a real tour…..
— marc dempsey (@marcelnino) October 14, 2023
The situation reflects a growing debate about the changing landscape of professional golf, particularly in the context of gender dynamics and the emergence of LIV Golf.
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