garyt1957 I think you need to look longer term than that.
When a long term decision is made how this will work, then I can look long term and make a decision.
It's all about the money..............correct? Less revenue increases leverage for a everyone but the Saudis.
The players reactions, by a wide majority, is not looking long term and they know more than I do.
With negotiations on going I intend on supporting the players and the only way to do that is via a drop in viewership.
Ratings and attendance is the money side of the equation consumers, negatively impacting sponsors, their advertising, network contracts and total revenue, including profits for the host club.
Less revenue shows fans don't like the product and adds leverage to the players negotiating position. The Saudis will provide an infusion of capital to the partnership. The more the PGA can provide evidence the fans don't like the product their leverage also increases in Saudi negotiations. The more
F'ing $$$$ they can drain from these low life's (who by the way are cutting oil production AGAIN.....see you at the pump) the better. The Saudis want in, let'em pay for it. Will their money decrease the position of the PGA, I doubt it as the PGA is THE product.
Do I like not watching? No. But as a consumer, viewership / attendance is the only way to convey my immediate disdain for this decision and leverage MY position. Without us they have zilch and products are improved or die
Need proof? The LIV tour is struggling only because the consumer, you and me, does not like their product. The evidence? Low attendance and no significant TV contract stemming from low ratings.
