The Masters Solidified the Divide Between PGA and LIV

(Scypre.com) – Brooks Koepka had a lead heading into the final round of the Masters, but a disappointing round left him in second place, behind Jon Rahm. Despite this setback for LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed league that Koepka joined in June, his teammates Patrick Reed and Joaquin Niemann performed well and earned significant earnings compared to their PGA Tour counterparts. The league has faced legal battles and criticism from traditional golf circles, but its golfers have received large upfront guarantees, including Mickelson’s $200 million and Koepka’s $100 million.

As the Masters approached, many wondered if it would be the end for LIV Golf. The tournament is seen as a pinnacle of the sport, and if its members were shut out, it would have signaled the end of the league’s relevance. However, Koepka, who is now a captain of the team Smash in LIV, held a lead heading into the final day of the tournament, reminiscent of his past success as a four-time major winner. Despite distancing himself from LIV, Koepka is joined on the board by Niemann and Mickelson, who have both made headlines for their comments and legal battles against the PGA Tour.

Ultimately, LIV’s performance at the Masters showed that its golfers are still competitive, with 12 out of 18 players making the cut. However, the league still faces criticism that it lacks the conflict and opposition that make traditional golf exciting, and it remains to be seen if its golfers can continue to compete at the highest level.

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