Matt Brooks
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Matt Brooks
@brooksymatt
whispering Angel sommelier
winsford Katılım Mayıs 2011
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It’s the same everywhere in Golf.
PGAT is burning through a $1.5Bn every year, and burnt through another $1.5Bn on their Player Equity Program.
they survive solely on the model of TV money.
It’s no different in reality, if they don’t get a big deal in the media rights renewal, then expect more cuts to tournaments, staff etc.
Regardless of what happens this and next year golf needs a hard reset.
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@jamierkennedy Maybe he just isn’t bothered about what happens.
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What's up with Scottie?
Undoubtedly the best golfer in the world but increasingly hostile to the media?
He and Jordan asked the same question here (what's next for LIV players, basically). Both asked after their opening rounds at Doral.
The difference in their answers...
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@JoshACarpenter @Daniel_Rapaport @SBJ Poulter & Westwood playing for a pound a hole should be great viewing on YouTube 🫣
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LIV Golf just announced new independent board members and an "expanded strategy"
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You should have heard the guesswork and assumptions from @PepperellEddie this morning on @talkSPORT . Openly admitted he didn’t know much about it and then they proceeded to interview him for 5 minutes to spin out the same old narrative. To EP’s credit he kept saying that he didn’t know much about it or any facts. @talkSPORT owned by same company as @SkySports who coincidentally show all @PGATOUR and @DPWorldTour golf. You put 2 & 2 together 🤷🏽♂️
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How ofter does the CGM get lapped by independent reporters these days?! All the big media companies waste hours speculating what Bryson DeChambeau’s going to do next year, Tom from Flushing It gets it straight from the horses mouth.
Why anyone still trusts MSM is beyond me.
Flushing It@flushingitgolf
Bryson DeChambeau has been the face of LIV Golf since joining in 2022. He regularly faces media and has been the most outspoken player in regard to how much he believes in the product. Now with reports that the PIF are cutting funding at the end of the 2026 season, how committed is he? Speaking to Flushing It Golf after LIV Golf Mexico City, Bryson said: “There's a lot of moving parts like in any business. It’s a startup, right? And so there's going to be times where we're squeezed and punched. This is one of those moments. But I'm going to do everything in my power to make it work and I really see the value in franchise golf. “And, you know, another reason why I'm doing this is not just for myself and the team aspect that I really believe in on the Crushers side. It's for Michael LaSasso. It's for Caleb Surratt. It's for Josele Ballester. It's for David Puig. “Jon, Phil, DJ, myself and the guys that have been here from the start, we’re okay. It’s now our responsibility to take care of these kids that believe in us. That’s why I'm really doing it. There's so much value to squeeze out of this whole thing for golf in general.” LIV Golf has been well funded since inception. Spending enormous amounts of money to sign players to upfront contracts, hosting lavish parties, having massive build outs and offering the largest event to event purses in the sport. But now the blank cheques are coming to an end, things clearly need to change. After reaching out directly to officials familiar with this aspect of the league, they insist they are focused on securing more income and funding, rather than cuts, and appear bullish with how that is trending. League sources say they’ve doubled revenue in 2025 from the previous year and have added more than $100 million already in the 2026 season through the first 5 events. 10 franchises will be profitable, as well as 4 events, and their ticket sales are up over 130% year over year. CEO Scott O’Neil said on last week’s broadcast, “we have never been in a better position.” If outside investment comes in, particularly to the franchises, as a byproduct it will help address the obvious issue of having one owner for all of the teams. The competitive aspect of the league has been flawed since the start, with more focus on building brands than the actual performances on the golf course. Results will suddenly matter more than they ever have. “I think that’s the best part of it,” Bryson said. “In my opinion, it’s not just some gimmick, it’s like, okay, we’re here to be competitive.” No matter how much the revenue increases, a sports league is not sustainable without star players. Bryson DeChambeau is the definition of that. With his current contract up at the end of this year, how are his negotiations going for a renewal? “We're still working on a potential contract. I haven’t given up on that and I think there will be a solution. But as of right now, my job is to help make the league work after this year. I just feel like I have a responsibility. I've put a lot of effort into it. So that’s what I’m going to do, we’re going to make this work.” When asked what happens if they can’t make it work, he doubled down: “As long as LIV is here, I would figure out a way for it to make sense.” There’s been much speculation about Bryson DeChambeau’s future over the last few months, and now you have it from the man himself. Pay attention to those who widely shared “reports” of Bryson looking for options outside of LIV Golf but don’t aggregate these quotes. They are not trustworthy news sources. @brysondech @Crushers_GC @livgolf_league
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@theGreek82 @BenColeyGolf They think European golf owes them something ,just a pair of arrogant tits.
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@BenColeyGolf Yeah same. Kind of hard to have seen their demise coming say 10 years ago. Both so popular in UK for so long with Ryder Cup heroics etc.
Couple of proper arseholes.
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@Daniel_Rapaport Still salty after getting a beating in your own back yard #Moveon
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Flub a chip on 18 in front of a bunch of fans chanting USA, with the world No. 1 breathing down your neck...and bounce back with an incredible birdie on a hole playing brutally tough.
Big, big time stuff from Fitzpatrick. He and Gotterup the only multi-winners on Tour this year.
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@Daniel_Rapaport Remember them first Liv press conferences when they all had big smug grins on their faces like the cats that got cream arrogantly answering questions. #Karma
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If LIV does cease to exist, the biggest question is what happens with the players...but I think there's already a clear precedent with Reed. Sit out a year from your last LIV event and then you're free to return with whatever status you earn. Rahm, Bryson would still have status from their recent major wins. Not sure the tour really cares all that much about anyone else.
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41 years ago today and still as clear in the memory as if it was yesterday,
Absolute pure evil both inside and outside of the ground, I doubt I’ve ever attended a game since which had this much hatred although the replay was a close second…great days
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🚨 Michael Carrick: “It’s shocking to send off Licha. Shocking”.
“One of the WORST decisions I have EVER seen”.
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Not sure what’s worse United’s performance or being sent off for touching someone’s pony tail #MUFC
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Yes, there’s a number of rounds that ANGC will say no to for me to go by myself and play by myself. That number is prob a little lower for me than a guy like Rory.
If you find a member to host you every time, there’s no limit.
I had plenty of chances to go to ANGC myself if I wanted to but didn’t go. Better use of my time practicing at home or wherever I am to get my game in better shape for my next tournament.
Course knowledge only gets you so far. Plenty of golfers have even more experience at Augusta than Rory like Justin Rose.
First Take@FirstTake
Did Rory McIlroy have an "unfair advantage" in the Masters Tournament? 🤔 @stephenasmith and @WindhorstESPN weigh in on McIlroy's back-to-back wins 🏆
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She didn’t run to him, she didn’t smile, and she ran away immediately after this pic.
ESPN@espn
Rory and his daughter Poppy after he won his second Masters 💚
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@mrmckee It’s not a monthly roll up it’s a Sunday at the Masters.
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Cameron Young was paired with Rory McIlroy in the final grouping of The Masters and he too got the "Bryson DeChambeau treatment" of little to no speaking, "We're not trying to be best friends out there."
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Maybe getting the opportunity to play Augusta National unlimited times the month leading into The Masters, while skipping three straight tournaments, gave Rory McIlroy an unfair advantage over the other competitors… Just maybe.
Congrats, or whatever.
The Masters@TheMasters
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@Top100Rick Everyone that went to LIV has some weird chip on their shoulder.
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Watch this before it’s wiped from the internet.
Sergio Garcia is 46 years old. Literally a middle aged father.
Still acts like a spoiled child. He’s lucky he has a lifetime exemption. Don’t think he will be an honorary starter one day. 😂
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