Dive into the latest golf drama as LIV Golf star Lee Westwood responds to Rory McIlroy’s comments on the league’s shift from 54-hole to 72-hole tournaments. Westwood dismisses McIlroy’s criticism, predicting he’ll flip-flop next week.
In this video, we break down Westwood’s remarks, explore Rory McIlroy’s ‘peculiar’ take on LIV Golf’s move to align with PGA Tour and major championships for OWGR points, and discuss the implications for players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau. Why did LIV Golf change its format? How does this affect world rankings and player careers?
Key topics covered:
– Lee Westwood vs. Rory McIlroy feud
– LIV Golf rule change from 54 holes to 72 holes
– Impact on Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points
– PGA Tour and major championships comparison
– Player pressure and LIV Golf’s struggles at majors
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The golfing world is buzzing and the drama is far from over. Lee Westwood, a prominent figure in the LIV Golf League, recently fired back at Rory Mroy, suggesting that Mroyy’s opinions are fleeting. This response came after LIIV Golf’s decision to switch from 54-hole competitions to 72 holes, a move that has stirred up considerable debate. But what’s the real story here? Let’s dive in. Westwood, a former world number one, made his comments on the talkport breakfast show, reacting to LIIV Golf’s shift in format. This change is seen by many as an attempt to align the league more closely with the PGA Tour and major championships, potentially boosting its chances of earning official World Golf ranking OGR points. But here’s where it gets controversial. Mroy, who has been a vocal critic of Aliv Golf, initially softened his stance. He described the format change as peculiar. He suggested that the shift might not be the key to securing ranking points, questioning whether the change from three to four rounds would make a significant difference. He also noted that the move brings LIIV golf closer to traditional golf tournaments, potentially diminishing its disruptive nature. Mroy also expressed concerns about whether the ranking points would genuinely benefit LIIB players given that many have already fallen in the rankings due to the lack of points. Westwood’s response to Mroyy’s comments was dismissive stating he doesn’t pay much attention to Mroyy’s opinions and quipped he’ll change his mind for next week. So what’s the impact of this change? LIIV Golf has struggled to establish itself commercially, partly due to the lack of OWGr points. This absence has put players without major exemptions at risk of missing out on major tournaments, potentially jeopardizing their careers. Even players with exemptions haven’t always fared well in the majors. The switch to 72 holes is seen as a strategic move to address these issues and attract more players and sponsors. Since LIIV golf’s launch in 2022, only two major championships have been won by LIIV Tur players. The change to 72 holes was welcomed by John Rom, a two-time major winner, who called it a win for the players. Westwood echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the benefits for players, sponsors, and fans who now get to enjoy an extra day of golf. He also noted that the 72 hole format aligns more closely with major championships and could potentially help LIV golf meet the criteria for OWGR points. And this is the part most people miss. Westwood suggested that the 72 hole format was driven by multiple factors including the desire to align with major championships and the need to secure OWGr points. He highlighted that playing 54 holes put players at a disadvantage. He added that the boxes that you need to tick with the world rankings, 72 holes probably helps that. What do you think? Do you agree with Westwood’s assessment of Mroyy’s opinions? Is the move to 72 holes a gamecher for LIIV golf or will it take more to truly disrupt the golfing world? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
