Rivalries once defined golf, from the intense showdowns between Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus to Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. These battles brought unmatched excitement, but today, true rivalries are harder to find.
We explore the impact of huge sponsorships, LIV Golf’s guaranteed payouts, and the friendly relationships among today’s players, which have softened the game’s competitive edge. Can golf reignite the passion of its golden eras, or has the game’s commercialization taken away its soul?
