Sexy Friday – First Friday in August 2022

I’ve actually written this ahead of time, so I’m patting myself on the back for not screwing up like last time.

Today, I want to talk about the LIV Golf thing.

This is a very controversial and emotionally-charged subject, so I want to make sure I handle it correctly.

I want to preface everything by disclosing that my best friend lost his aunt on 9/11. She was on the plane that crashed in Pennsylvania. He is also the person that introduced me to the sport of golf. It is thanks to him that I play and care one bit about the sport.

I completely understand people’s feelings about how this competition is being funded.

I do think that the same level of scrutiny should be applied to how other organizations are funded. Dirty money is everywhere and the same level of outrage should be directed at corporations, politicians, and other groups taking money from questionable sources.

But that whole thing is complicated as you can see here:

Not to mention this.

Throw in the fact that Trump is deeply involved in LIV Golf and it is very easy for many people to dismiss it and deride it. The PGA pushes the negatives to the max because it doesn’t want the competition.

It’s to the point that all anyone talks about is the money and nothing is being said about the actual competition.

Which is what I want to focus on.

I watched quite a bit of the second tournament and a little of the third. I’ve seen some things that I liked, some things I didn’t, and I have some questions that I have not seen answers to.

THE GOOD

I like the shotgun starts that ensure everyone plays during the same time frame. It’s easier to watch and doesn’t require a gigantic time commitment like regular PGA Tour events. It also gives more exposure to all players as opposed to just the leaders.

I like them playing only 54 holes. I have no idea who, if anyone, watches the first round of PGA Tour golf on a Thursday. There’s no need to play an extra day unless it’s a major. For a regular routine event, 54 is fine.

I also like that there are no cuts. If you have a favourite golfer, you are guaranteed to see him during the entire competition.

THE BAD

The team format is confusing, specially since players can switch teams every event. I feel there is a big missed opportunity here. The team concept itself I like. It would be improved if you could have a preseason draft and then the players stick with that team all year. Hell, you could have a mid season trade period if you wanted to. I like that team members can split prize money even if they don’t place high on the individual leader board. They should have set teams with a backup player on each team in case someone gets hurt or falls ill. You could even have the captain make a substitution during the 54 holes if a player is playing particularly shitty. That would be compelling.

THE QUESTIONS

With 3 players per playing group and 48 players in the field, that’s a shotgun start on 16 holes. Why not add another 6 and start on all 18 holes simultaneously?

For that matter, why restrict the playing groups to 3 players? 4*18 equals 72 players. That is a decent field size.

The field size is currently 48 yet the LIV Golf website lists 61 players. What happens to the 13 that don’t get picked each event? Do they get paid anything? Do they have to rely on their signing bonus? Are people really leaving and getting banned from the PGA Tour for a spot on LIV that’s not guaranteed?

THE BOTTOM LINE

I like the fact that the PGA Tour has competition. I like that LIV Golf is attempting to change how competitions are structured and presented on TV. I hate monopolies. I hate dirty money. I hate that Trump is involved. I don’t mind professional athletes being professional whores. To pretend they are heroes and role models is an insult to real heroes and real role models.

So, I have mixed feelings. I think the idea and the concept are interesting, challenge the status quo, and could develop into something great. But Americans crave hypocrisy and this is just a little too obvious about what it is.

Why did you think “The Girlfriend Experience” is a thing?

Anyways, those are my thoughts. I welcome yours in the comments.

And now, a dead pervert gets an erection: