LIV Boston Invitational - The International - Bolton, MA (*** NO ANTI-LIV, ANTI-PGA DISCUSSIONS/REFERENCES ***)

[GreatStrike]

Here is the LIV Boston Money Payout

 

Individual Payout: 

 

Win Playoff: Dustin Johnson, -15, $4,000,000

Playoff-2: Joaquin Niemann, -15, $1,812,500

Playoff-2: Anirban Lahiri, -15, $1,812,500

T-4: Cameron Smith, -14, $1,012,750

T-4: Lee Westwood, -14, $1,012,750

6: Talor Gooch, -13, $800,000

7: Jason Kokrak, -12, $675,000

8: Abraham Ancer, -11, $625,000

T-9: Louis Oosthuizen, -10 $560,000

T-9: Kevin Na, -10 $560,000

T-9: Sergio Garcia, -10 $560,000

12: Branden Grace, -9, $450,000

T-13: Matthew Wolff, -8, $315,000

T-13: Sadom Kaewkanjana, -8, $315,000

T-15: Pat Perez, -7, $240,667

T-15: Bernd Wiesberger, -7, $240,667

T-15: Charles Howell III, -7, $240,667

T-18: Ian Poulter, -6, $215,333

T-18: Richard Bland, -6, $215,333

T-18: Bryson DeChambeau, -6, $215,333

T-21: Martin Kaymer, -5, $171,200

T-21: Laurie Canter, -5, $171,200

T-21: Paul Casey, -5, $171,200

T-21: Scott Vincent, -5, $171,200

T-21: Cameron Tringale, -5, $171,200

T-26: Matt Jones, -4, $161,000

T-26: Carlos Ortiz, -4, $161,000

T-26: Brooks Koepka, -4, $161,000

T-26: Jediah Morgan, -4, $161,000

T-30: Harold Varner III, -3, $152,000

T-30: Phachara Khongwatmai, -3, $152,000

T-30: Chase Koepka, -3, $152,000

T-30: Marc Leishman, -3, $152,000

T-30: Patrick Reed, -3, $152,000

T-35: Charl Schwartzel, -2, $144,000

T-35: Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra, -2, $144,000

T-35: Shergo Al Kurdi, -2, $144,000

38: Sam Horsfield, -1, $140,000

39: Graeme McDowell, E, $138,000

T-40: Phil Mickelson, +2, $134,000

T-40: Hudson Swafford, +2, $134,000

T-40: Shaun Norris, +2, $134,000

43: Wade Ormsby, +4, $130,000

T-44: Peter Uihlein, +5, $127,000

T-44: Adrian Otaegui, +5, $127,000

46: Turk Pettit, +6, $124,000

47: James Piot, +13, $122,000

48: Sihwan Kim, +16, $120,000

 

Team payout: 

 

Win: 4 Aces (Talor Gooch, Dustin Johnson, Pat Perez, Patrick Reed) $3,000,000

2: Crushers (Bryson DeChambeau, Paul Casey, Charles Howell III, Anirban Lahiri), $1,500,000

3: Majesticks (Sam Horsfield, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, Shergo Al Kurdi), $500,000

 

And,  typically players' caddies get 10% of their man' winnings 

[nikeblades00]

14 minutes ago, GriperRiper said:

thought that was a great event and finish....i still agree with those about the teams, i think that is the ticket and the last event will all about teams w/knockout format....no one is taking down the 4 aces thought.....im really digging LIV.

So people actually like the teams? I watched alot of this event and didn't give 1 damn about the team competition.  

[kasting333]

13 minutes ago, nikeblades00 said:

So people actually like the teams? I watched alot of this event and didn't give 1 damn about the team competition.  

There’s not much to follow currently but I think that will change. Throw in a annual team event, free agency and player relegation and the storylines will start to branch off and create more entertainment and make it so more shots matter every tournament. 

[Holy Moses]

 

[Cali_Stinger77]

7 minutes ago, kasting333 said:

There’s not much to follow currently but I think that will change. Throw in a annual team event, free agency and player relegation and the storylines will start to branch off and create more entertainment and make it so more shots matter every tournament. 

 

I don't know if LIV has enough guys to create a free agency pool. I also think for them to have free agency team captains would need to be in charge of things like player contracts/figuring out what amount of these contract are guaranteed money.

[Kenbone]

T-30: Chase Koepka, -3, $152,000

T-40: Phil Mickelson, +2, $134,000

 

alas, no soup for Phil.

[MtlJeff]

25 minutes ago, Holy Moses said:

 

 

I could see that actually.... probably much better for viewers than people live when you think about it. I hadn't considered that

[kasting333]

40 minutes ago, Cali_Stinger77 said:

 

I don't know if LIV has enough guys to create a free agency pool. I also think for them to have free agency team captains would need to be in charge of things like player contracts/figuring out what amount of these contract are guaranteed money.

Not sure how it will all work but it will turn into more than it is now. I hope the teams are done by countries or regions and they attempt to build or arrange regional feeder systems. 

[OrangeGravy]

42 minutes ago, Cali_Stinger77 said:

 

I don't know if LIV has enough guys to create a free agency pool. I also think for them to have free agency team captains would need to be in charge of things like player contracts/figuring out what amount of these contract are guaranteed money.

If they get to that point, I would imagine there will a team ownership structure more like other sports. Maybe with a GM who makes the player moves and contracts

[CCTxGolf]

1 hour ago, nikeblades00 said:

So people actually like the teams? I watched alot of this event and didn't give 1 damn about the team competition.  

I dig it. I think the players have bought into it.

 

it gives players who shot a bad round an opportunity to still contribute in following rounds.

 

still a ton of money in it even on the team side.

 

Sort of getting to know the some of the teams as a unit. This part will def get stronger with time.

[theodoreb]

Great finish today. I was impressed with how many fans showed up in Boston. Maybe liv will work after all;)

Edited September 5, 2022 by theodoreb

[straightshot7]

1 hour ago, Holy Moses said:

 

well the tournament was far from over that point. It ended up going into a playoff. So Why would there be a climax at that point?

 

People not knowing what would happen next and being on the edge of their seats is a bad thing?

I’m not a fan of the shotgun start but in this case it worked out fine. 
 

Still got to see Westwood choke. That happens on shotgun and regular starts. 

Edited September 5, 2022 by straightshot7

[Cactus Jack]

I've watched each tournament and every aspect of the product improves each time. I thought today was awesome.

 

The commentators were great, and there was zero confusion on my end. I knew exactly where everyone stood and got to see every meaningful shot coming down the stretch. I think the shotgun start added to drama. Knowing Westwood had a few birdie chances while the others were finishing on a par 5 was pretty intense. DJ and Westie exchanging a glance as they teed off on their final hole was great TV. 

 

The team aspect was really good today. I don't root for a team yet, but watching the Aces drop from up a few to down 5 then come back and win was a lot of fun. Guys were competing and grinding...even Pat Parez got off the canvas to contribute to his team. LIV has already said the team names will change and franchises will start up next year. I can't wait. Once they get some sponsors and turn this into the F1 structure this will take off. 

 

I'm a fan and already excited for next year. I wouldn't be surprised if we see a LIV vs. PGA Ryder Cup style showdown sooner than later. Oh man...this is a great time to be a golf fan!

[sociojeje]

Couldn't watch it live but YouTube replay was just there. Watched the last part and it was a great golf game!

[bighitlama]

4 hours ago, mocokid said:

Better to see someone ram it home for win, than 2 guys choking the last hole last Sunday.  

I agree, I'd rather see great shots to win instead of who chokes the least, this was much more exciting!

[Dicka]

Probably the most exciting finish in the history of golf.

[CDM]

2 hours ago, kasting333 said:

Not sure how it will all work but it will turn into more than it is now. I hope the teams are done by countries or regions and they attempt to build or arrange regional feeder systems. 

 

Exactly what they are trying to do on team concept. Look at the team make ups and look at next years schedule.  They go to almost each country and promote that team.  Feeder tour aspect would be smart. 

[CDM]

I do like playing it back. I was on the course, but when got done we pulled it up on the phone while getting food and it was going into the play off. TURNED it off and then go home and put it on the TV and watched the back half.  Some good golf for sure.   Product is really improving too. 

[CDM]

2 hours ago, CCTxGolf said:

I dig it. I think the players have bought into it.

 

it gives players who shot a bad round an opportunity to still contribute in following rounds.

 

still a ton of money in it even on the team side.

 

Sort of getting to know the some of the teams as a unit. This part will def get stronger with time.

 

I will say DJ did look pumped to win.  On the PGAT he was always so "mono tone" it seemed.  My wife who is not a golf fan even pointed how happy he looked winning.

[WhostherealSlimShady]

This was excellent entertainment. One suggestion is they really need to overlay a diagram of the hole each player is on. It is very difficult to keep up with the play as they jump around all over the course following the action.

[fowlerscousin]

Joachim pulled a periera 

[Short Pete]

I watched an hour on Sunday and checked the results. What did we learn?

 

- The course wasn't as difficult as the announcers made it.

- If you're fresh from the PGA Tour and still in competition mode you can fare pretty well at LIV. Smith, Lahiri and Niemann were on point.

- Good for LIV that DJ won that thing. He can really play, the winner's circle needed a little star power.

- Westwood showed us why he hasn't won in a while.

- The team competition is a joke at this time. Horsfield, Westwood, Poulter and Al-Kurdi (who???) cashed 250000 dollars each. What for? At least al-Kurdi contributed one result for the team.

- The PGA events should be quiet places from now on. All the morons who holler "Get in the hole!!!!" even on unreachable par fours visit LIV from now on. Golf, but louder!

- Pat Perez shows what's wrong with this exhibition format: In three tournaments the Aces team got 21 scores counted. Perez contributed exactly two. This great feat was worth 2.25 million dollars. Next time on the plane he should sing "They are the champions!"

- Sihwan Kim is a close second. 87 - 63 - 76!! One more birdie from Kevin Na, and Kim would have pocketed 250000 dollars. Cmon!

- Talor Gooch finally is a superstar. When the patrons holler GOOOOOOOOTSCH! every time he hits the ball he must be. But at least he delivers good scores...

- ...BDC, Koepka, Mickelson, Reed not so much. Will that get better with time when they play even less competitive golf? I don't think so.

 

[Dicka]

Was absolutely shocked to see Westwood choke again on US soil. Shocked I tell ya!

[Chris52]

Exciting finish, Anirban laniri,5 ft eagle putt missed for victory.Lee Westwood needing a par to make the playoffs on one of the easiest holes on the course,and fluffing the 2nd shot!

 

And DJ luckily holing his eagle putt,or Anirban may have had the victory.

 

 

Edited September 5, 2022 by Chris52

[kasting333]

47 minutes ago, Chris52 said:

Exciting finish, Anirban laniri,5 ft eagle putt missed for victory.Lee Westwood needing a par to make the playoffs on one of the easiest holes on the course,and fluffing the 2nd shot!

 

And DJ luckily holing his eagle putt,or Anirban may have had the victory.

 

 

DJ also played his last hole terribly by hitting his layup in the woods. 

[iBanesto]

Can't deny the entertainment.

 

 

 

[braincramp52]

What I learned is this. I enjoyed watching much more than I ever thought I would. The announcers have taken HUGE strides since the second tournament. They know when to shut up and let us watch for the most part. 

[FriedEgg]

4 hours ago, Dicka said:

Was absolutely shocked to see Westwood choke again on US soil. Shocked I tell ya!

 

I'll take a 62 and not be disappointed or consider it a choke

[dcmidnight]

45 minutes ago, braincramp52 said:

What I learned is this. I enjoyed watching much more than I ever thought I would. The announcers have taken HUGE strides since the second tournament. They know when to shut up and let us watch for the most part. 

 

I guess I'll respectfully disagree. I tried watching it again since there was nothing else on. Jerry Foltz had to remind me every five minutes how great this was and how he's never seen the players happier. The same talking points every five minutes.

 

Its exhausting. I used to love him on Golf Channel broadcasts because he knew when to shutup and just let the event play out. 

 

I've tried, its not for me. I went back to the KFT finals.  

[braincramp52]

2 minutes ago, dcmidnight said:

 

I guess I'll respectfully disagree. I tried watching it again since there was nothing else on. Jerry Foltz had to remind me every five minutes how great this was and how he's never seen the players happier. The same talking points every five minutes.

 

Its exhausting. I used to love him on Golf Channel broadcasts because he knew when to shutup and just let the event play out. 

 

I've tried, its not for me. I went back to the KFT finals.  

I certainly get it. It sure has a long way to go. I should have said I didn't hate it like I thought I would.😅