Not hard to understand why a player, even a very successful player, might make the jump. And that doesn't even consider the front money and additional team payout (I think Cam gets an extra $350K for his team's second place). While I'm sure Cam will cherish being the Champion Golfer of 2022 more than being the LIV Chicago champion of 2022, it appears that his presence was cherished more in Chicago. The event (The Open) is historically important, but at some point it gets to the equivalent of some champion team from the distant, or even not too distant past, trying to recruit players based upon tradition rather than what is actually of value to current players and not just the organization.

LIV Golf Chicago - $4.0 million
TPC 1st Place - $3.6 million
Open Champion - $2.5 million

    Par4QC They should rename the team Sugar Daddy and the 3 Stooges! JK - I'm sure Dustin is quite happy with his choice of team members given 3 first place finishes in a row.

      sdandrea1 Those guys sold out to the highest bidder

      Technically not. They went to the only bidder.
      And it really was never a bidding war. 1 side offered sure money, the other offered.......I forgot what they offered. If anything.
      Just looked it up.....2 days of OOP expenses in order to play 2 days, guaranteed. For a loss of $$.

          Par4QC Technically not. They went to the only bidder.

          Good point. It is nice to be wooed. The Tour was previously like the super hot chick that everyone wanted to date, but then another hot chick came along and she put out 🤣

              KCee jmo, but I don't think some of those fellas went for the money. Hell, they stunk with wealth already. And as we've seen, their point was made. Loudly/clearly. The future members of the PGA should always thank them for that, much the same as everyone keeps thanking TW for the money they make today. No diff.

                  Par4QC jmo, but I don't think some of those fellas went for the money. Hell, they stunk with wealth already. And as we've seen, their point was made. Loudly/clearly. The future members of the PGA should always thank them for that, much the same as everyone keeps thanking TW for the money they make today. No diff.

                  Nah, pretty sure it was for the money. And I have no problem with that

                    Par4QC 2 days of OOP expenses in order to play 2 days, guaranteed. For a loss of $$.

                    Yep......if you don't play worth a crap. The opportunity is there is you are good enough. If you want
                    the easy out, there is a place for you too to suck up the easy dollars at the exhibition. JMO

                        rsvman2

                        Oh, I didn't say that they 'suck'....I believe they are sucking up easy $$$$$. Show up with your bag and
                        hand out, go to the bank.

                          rsvman2 Yes, but all sports are exhibitions.

                          Isn't that the truth. Sports have absolutely no importance in real life. They are simply entertainment. Some people are entertained by wrestling, more power to them. The idea that sports have any real importance in life is laughable.

                              garyt1957

                              Importance? 🤔 For many people what they do for entertainment / leisure activity whether it be watching a movie, football game or golf gives people some sense of enjoyment.

                              How important that is to someone is relative to the individual. Just like passing time on a golf forum daily for some is a leisure activity that is important to them. Lol

                              I think anything in life that gives someone some pleasure / happiness would be important.😉