2022 was a giant 12 months for the sport of golf, however particularly for LIV Golf. Whereas the league was formally launched in 2021, it wasn’t till this 12 months that they actually picked up steam. The extremely controversial golf league started to get just a little extra consideration, however with that got here much more hostility, too.
Maybe probably the most irreparable harm was finished this 12 months. The PGA Tour and plenty of of its gamers have a robust disdain for LIV and anybody concerned in it. It created feuds between gamers and even created a boiling feud between Rory McIlroy and the CEO of LIV Golf Greg Norman.
Lots of the 12 months was nonetheless good, although. They managed to nab loads of widespread and proficient golfers away from the PGA Tour:
- Bryson DeChambeau
- Sergio Garcia
- Talor Gooch
- Dustin Johnson
- Brooks Koepka
- Phil Mickelson
- Louis Oosthuizen
- Pat Perez
- Ian Poulter
- Patrick Reed
- Cameron Smith
- Bubba Watson
- Lee Westwood
Phil Mickelson, arguably one of the beloved and widespread golfers on the PGA Tour, had no downside defecting.
Cameron Smith was ranked No.3 within the OWGR and by transitioning, he successfully misplaced any shot at attending to the highest spot. The OWGR does not depend any LIV Golf occasions, so it is practically not possible for them to maneuver up on the leaderboard.
Highlights for LIV Golf in 2022
The league even started talks about internet hosting its personal majors sooner or later. If the OWGR does not acknowledge them and the PGA Tour does not invite their gamers, LIV mentioned it might take issues into its personal palms.
This exhibits each their endurance and their willingness to offer for his or her gamers, which can assist them get extra golfers sooner or later.
There have been rumors of a tv deal this 12 months. Whereas an official deal is but to materialize, the straightforward reality that they are within the combine for one is a giant occasion.
A number of occasions have been held by LIV Golf this 12 months and the winners have come away with unbelievable prize purses.
It routinely confirmed the monetary energy LIV has and the widening hole between their cash and the PGA Tour, which may solely assist them sooner or later.
They hosted the first-ever crew championship this 12 months. The PGA Tour does not have any official crew occasions, so this was a giant accomplishment and will endlessly change the sport of golf.
Many golfers admitted that they have been far happier enjoying on the LIV Golf tour than the PGA Tour, one other big win for LIV on this endless battle.
The league has formally arrange a 14-event schedule for subsequent season, a brand new schedule that features Australia. All of that is unbelievable for LIV.
In maybe the largest win, LIV Golf was kind of formally acknowledged by the Masters. The golf event admitted that they hated the divide within the sport, however refused to embroil themselves in it. Because of this, it is going to be one of many solely majors which have LIV members concerned, one other large win in 2022.
