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

[Llortamaisey]

The rain chased me inside from the course today so I’ve flipped on the tournament. This is the fourth time I’ve watched LIV coverage and I’m always shocked how fast paced the coverage is. It’s like watching soccer or basketball. Something always seems to be happening. I have a younger son who doesn’t have the best attention span and he will watch the LIV coverage a lot longer than traditional coverage.

 

I’m sure there are some that don’t love the fast pace coverage. 

[braincramp52]

19 minutes ago, Llortamaisey said:

The rain chased me inside from the course today so I’ve flipped on the tournament. This is the fourth time I’ve watched LIV coverage and I’m always shocked how fast paced the coverage is. It’s like watching soccer or basketball. Something always seems to be happening. I have a younger son who doesn’t have the best attention span and he will watch the LIV coverage a lot longer than traditional coverage.

 

I’m sure there are some that don’t love the fast pace coverage. 

I like the fact that there are times when the announcers actually stop talking and let you take in what's going on. They don't feel the need to fill every second with their yackin'

[nikeblades00]

This is actually getting interesting.  Only thing I hate with the shotgun start is I don't really get a good idea about any of the holes the players have left. So it feels very random as I'm watching it. Typically every PGA tour event I really get a good grasp how the final 3-4 holes play and that adds to the viewing experience on sunday imo.

Edited September 4, 2022 by nikeblades00

[Zitlow]

Dustin! 

[Phireside]

5 to go and I'm glued to the TV

[mat562]

Wolff swearing quite simply lacks the gravitas of Sean Bean or Brian Blessed doing it.

[nikeblades00]

2 minutes ago, mat562 said:

Wolff swearing quite simply lacks the gravitas of Sean Bean or Brian Blessed doing it.

Haha. Him swearing was quite cringe. 

[nikeblades00]

Gooch is self destruction around the greens the last 2 holes. Some questionable decisions.

[bighitlama]

Cameron Smith just made birdie to get to one back,  DJ, Smith, Niemann, Westwood fighting down the stretch...

hoping for a great finish!

[NMBob]

Na's team the ironheads leading team score, with highest individual  place right now is 8th for one or two of their players, might win the 3 mill team champ.  They lead right now.   So now these guys 5 strokes or more off DJ's lead, are still swinging for 3 mil. with 4 holes to go.

[dcmidnight]

2 minutes ago, NMBob said:

Na's team the ironheads leading team score, with highest individual  place right now is 8th for one or two of their players, might win the 3 mill team champ.  They lead right now.   So now these guys 5 strokes or more off DJ's lead, are still swinging for 3 mil. with 4 holes to go.

 

The guy who is DFL on the individual leaderboard - who put up an 87 in round one - stands to win...900k or so between the team check and the last place money? I guess its up for debate if thats a good thing.

[Cali_Stinger77]

NGL this finish is actually exciting and the broadcast seems improved from the first couple tournaments. Any tournament you have Cam/DJ at the top is a good one. 

[wildcatden]

3 minutes ago, dcmidnight said:

 

The guy who is DFL on the individual leaderboard - who put up an 87 in round one - stands to win...900k or so between the team check and the last place money? I guess its up for debate if thats a good thing.

It is a good thing if you are that guy. 😉

[deathbymuffin]

Just now, dcmidnight said:

 

The guy who is DFL on the individual leaderboard - who put up an 87 in round one - stands to win...900k or so between the team check and the last place money? I guess its up for debate if thats a good thing.

It's hard for me to get past that and the guaranteed money aspect (well, and the scoreboard...lol).  So many good players and big names now, but I still can't get juiced to watch it.  It's great players hitting golf shots.  Like attending a PGAT practice round.  I think it's going to take years of building some sort of tradition and history to get me to care about this.  

 

I think those who've suggested that LIV go all in on the team aspect are right.  That's ultimately what gets us to care about multimillionaire salaried players in other sports.  The individual competition between these guys does nothing to quicken the pulse for me.

[Zitlow]

Wolff shuts his putter face going back and opens it coming through. 

[braincramp52]

Anybody who says these guys don't care about winning hasn't been watching Matthew Wolff

[NMBob]

The finish is kind of like a horse race coming across the finish line, it is different.   This westwood and smith one down trying to catch DJ is interesting.  Imagine if Westwood pulls it off. 

[wildcatden]

Wolff with a stomach cramp causing him to buckle over in pain and bend his putter shaft (Probably).

[MUNIGRIT]

16 minutes ago, NMBob said:

Na's team the ironheads leading team score, with highest individual  place right now is 8th for one or two of their players, might win the 3 mill team champ.  They lead right now.   So now these guys 5 strokes or more off DJ's lead, are still swinging for 3 mil. with 4 holes to go.

They are puking their guts out. 

[nikeblades00]

I'm on the edge of my seat here watching this team event. This can't be good for my heart. This is insane!!!! I have my nitroglycerin nearby ready! Let's go baby!

[paulshack]

Wolff what u doing breaking your putter 😂win or lose no difference😂

[Fairways_and_Greens]

29 minutes ago, nikeblades00 said:

Gooch is self destruction around the greens the last 2 holes. Some questionable decisions.

Only missing Zing talking about his nerves and pressure making him pull the conservative club. 

[nikeblades00]

1 minute ago, paulshack said:

Wolff what u doing breaking your putter 😂win or lose no difference😂

All the Wolfe talk about him battling mental illness and depression and now he goes full Saudi on his putter!

[braincramp52]

Bad luck for Na

[Fairways_and_Greens]

Between the white belt, crew socks, and the dad bod, Westie looks like a local muni guy. 

[braincramp52]

Damn, this is the longest I've watched Liv. I love how fast paced it is.

[Cali_Stinger77]

4 minutes ago, deathbymuffin said:

It's hard for me to get past that and the guaranteed money aspect (well, and the scoreboard...lol).  So many good players and big names now, but I still can't get juiced to watch it.  It's great players hitting golf shots.  Like attending a PGAT practice round.  I think it's going to take years of building some sort of tradition and history to get me to care about this.  

 

I think those who've suggested that LIV go all in on the team aspect are right.  That's ultimately what gets us to care about multimillionaire salaried players in other sports.  The individual competition between these guys does nothing to quicken the pulse for me.

 

I second this. The team aspect is kind of growing on me. Sure there's gonna be some weeks where it's a dud but there's so much more volatility. You can get 3-4 shot swings very quickly  (don't blink!).  

[jdl]

17 minutes ago, Fairways_and_Greens said:

Between the white belt, crew socks, and the dad bod, Westie looks like a local muni guy. 

Was just going to say, he's showing us the reasons these guys usually wear pants.

 

Just needs the towel hanging out of his back pocket.

Edited September 4, 2022 by jdl

[nikeblades00]

Westy comes across as a pretty down to earth Bloke. I would like to see him win.

[mat562]

Smith almost hitting that chip off the ferrule... 🙄