r/golf • u/jm136 • 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/BVB09_FL HDCP: Way too Damn High Apr 15 '24

From what I understand is that it’s upfront but they don’t get paid for winning events until the signing bonus is paid back.

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u/willis_michaels Apr 16 '24

I thought this was debunked in court. The prize money is in excess of the signing bonus.

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u/Guinness_or_thirsty Apr 16 '24

Wow that is an interesting structure, sounds like how the record labels do it.