Par4QC

We’ve been down this road before. You were allowed 3 releases per year. And going by memory no releases were allowed in North America.

Releases were for tournaments that coincided with PGA Tour tournaments as I remember.

The players who went and played in London and who didn’t resign were in violation of the rules because they weren’t granted a release.

So the suspensions given were for violating the rules that everyone knew about. Suspension or ban are semantics. No one has said a lifetime ban as far as I know.

So if the ‘rebels’ have a change of heart and want to return to the mothership. They can beg mercy / apologize and come back with their tail between their legs. And all will be forgiven. 😂

Except for Table For One. The Saudi’s can keep him.😎

      Sneakylong if the ‘rebels’ have a change of heart and want to return to the motherland. They can beg mercy / apologize and come back with their tail between their legs. And all will be forgiven. 😂

      Maybe. BUT, there would have to be a serious cost. Jump ship, load your pockets with blood money and then say sorry. Yeah. Right. 🙄

          Eguller

          Yeah, maybe just a penance is to lenient. On second thought bring them to my laird and punishment will be swift. Lol

          Maybe give the blood money to victims of human rights abuse.

            Sneakylong Suspension or ban are semantics.

            Not really. Suspension is typically defined as something temporary. Banning is typically defined as something permanent.
            If the PGA wants strength in a courtroom, they best be saying....banned.

                Eguller there would have to be a serious cost.

                How much? Didn't DT World Tour fine their guys 100K# last week? That is a lot of loot, but not if you win $4M. Even in last place, you profit.

                    Par4QC How much? Didn't DT World Tour fine their guys 100K# last week? That is a lot of loot, but not if you win $4M

                    The cost would not be direct $$$. It has to really hurt - they already have the $$. How about a 3 year ban before reinstatement like the pro back to am status. 😠

                      Par4QC

                      The article I referenced regarding the 16 DP World Tour players ‘banned’ including Lee Westward and Ian Poulter. They used the word ‘banned’ from playing next week at the Scottish Open.

                      Are they banned for life or just from the Scottish Open? Again, semantics. I could say you have a lifetime suspension or lifetime ban.

                      Bans or suspensions can always be lifted.

                        I’ve got 10-11 years to work I wish someone would give me a chance to retire in 2 years. Of course that means I’d have to be extremely good at golf but that isn’t happening lol. I ain’t judging these guys. There’s only one judge.

                          bigshank

                          Sorry you feel that way, but some of us do care and have strong opinions on this. But people can disagree. For me not being the religious type I’ll judge in the here and now.

                          And I would think for religious people it would be frowned upon to sell one’s soul. Have no problem with getting as much money as you can. But the source of the money is relevant. Because in the words of Philly Mick, the Saudi’s are bad m’fers.

                              bigshank Who really gives a shit? It’s flipping golf.

                              Amen. I got tired of the drama after a few weeks. I just read the headlines now.

                                sdandrea1 I'm shocked they wanted him

                                You shouldn't be.
                                Race to Dubai runner up in 2020, Masters Champ and supporter of events in Saudi.
                                I don't think they care about his personality or his on course antics/shenanigans.
                                Same deal with Sergio with his petulant actions in a bunker in Dubai? a couple of years ago.
                                Names are names.

                                    Spuzz Names are names.

                                    If I attended one of these events, Reed would be on my must watch list. I’d probably split time between him, Koepka, and Anser.

                                        johnnydoom If I attended one of these events, Reed would be on my must watch list. I’d probably split time between him, Koepka, and Anser.

                                        If they paired Brooksie and DeShambles, I'd pay to watch.

                                          sdandrea1 What happens when a viewer calls in to report a rules infraction in the Saudi League? Do they mysteriously disappear?

                                          Only if they show up at the Palace for a chit chat.

                                            I find the selective boycotting concept so interesting. LIV is Bad and Saudis are this and that as they jump into their SUV for another $100 fill up.

                                            I tuned in for the first time this morning and it was nice to watch on youtube.

                                            Paul Casey reportedly the next signee. I guess coming back from an injury but ready to play.