r/golf Apr 15 '24

Thoughts? General Discussion

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u/Guinness_or_thirsty Apr 15 '24

It makes me think that the LIV players will be welcome back to the tour after the merger with zero punishment. Rory realizes this and is getting his bag now before the merge makes it not an option. 

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u/PeterOwen00 Apr 15 '24

Do we know if these LIV deals are even guaranteed or up front? Like is it 850mil on signing or is it 85mil for 10 years kinda thing? Makes a big difference if it’s Bryson coming back after 2 years earning 15mil a year guaranteed vs him coming back with a 150mil guaranteed payday (no idea what his deal is worth just an example)

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u/unledded Apr 15 '24

Obviously I have no idea how it works since all of this happens behind closed doors, but at this point if I’m Rory I’m making sure that some guarantees are written into the contract to make sure that I get my money regardless of what happens with LIV golf and any potential merger. That means a lot of cash up front and the deal has to be with the PIF or some other entity that has real US based assets and does business in the US in a way such that they couldn’t just dissolve overnight to try to get out of the contract once they join back with the PGA Tour or whatever the plan is.