Golf.com writer Nick Piastowski Photo courtesy of golf.com
Anybody who follows golf news knows about Nick Piastowski. Nick is one of those media hacks that could not do anything else as a journalist, so he became a sensationalist buffoon.
Not to outdo himself, he has laid another egg for all of us to read and make fun of his ridiculous and petty writing.
The story speaks for itself, so I will not bother you with the details. In a nutshell, it seems this media hack did not like the fact Phil Mickelson was wearing a black mask while filming a LIV Golf promo in Rwanda.
I know Nick is an idiot and his attempts to pass his articles as “news” is a joke all in itself, but to suggest Phil Mickelson is some type of racist because he was wearing a black mask, is petty and low.
Nick is a pathetic fool and he has earned my Stupid Person of the Week award.
Shame on golf.com for allowing such a media hack to operate under their banner.
My theory is poor old Brandel is bitter because he did not get a phone call from Greg Norman to join LIV Golf, so all he can do is fall to the bottom of the rubbish bin and scream to the top in hopes somebody will actually care for his nonsense.
I used to give Chamblee some level of respect, after all, he played the PGA Tour and actually won a tournament, but mostly because I think he is an outstanding historian of the game.
Now? Not so much. He has become a buffoonish character for his own detriment. Complaining about Saudi Arabia and its human rights record, while on the other side of his mouth refuses to condemn the Chinese Communist Party for the same dismal human rights record, is hypocritical to say the least.
Why Chamblee has chosen to go down this road is beyond me. I understand the Golf Channel is now part of the woke movement as part of NBC Sports, but Chamblee is losing credibility by the second.
To suggest Greg Noman and Phil Mickelson be removed for the World Golf Hall of Fame is ridiculous and petty.
If Chamblee wants to have a serious conversation with Greg Norman about LIV Golf, by all means, but to go about it this way is pathetic and it says more about Chamblee’s pettiness, than Greg Norman’s character.
LIV Golf is a reality and if Chamblee wants to have a serious debate about it, then he needs to realize that LIV Golf is here to stay and needs to base his arguments on the merits or flaws of the product.
When a current Ryder Cup Captain like Henrik Stenson chooses LIV Golf instead of the captaincy of the European Ryder Cup Team, is no longer a laughing matter.
Until then, Brandel Chamblee, and the rest of the buffoons at the Golf Channel, will be seen as nothing but foolish clowns.
As a sidebar, I want Jaime Diaz to provide evidence proving his on-air suggestion that Henrik Stenson is going through financial difficulties and that is the reason why he left for LIV Golf. Otherwise Jaime Diaz needs to mind his own business and report actual facts.
The R&A Decided Not To Invite Two Time Open Champion Greg Norman to Open Champions Dinner
Enough said!
As the LIV Derangement Syndrome continues to cause havoc among professional golfers and their monopolistic institutions, the R&A has decided that Two Time Open Champion Greg Norman, is not worthy of attending the Champions dinner.
When they denied Norman’s request for an exemption to play the Open at St. Andrews at the age of 67, I kind of understood, but to deny him an invitation to the Champions dinner, is low class.
In their statement, the R&A stated that next week’s Open is an “extremely important milestone for golf.” Really? Well, that may have been the case, but the R&A made it about Greg Norman instead.
They want “to ensure that the focus remains on celebrating the Championship.” Again, the R&A failed miserably by making it about Greg Norman.
My message to the R&A? You chose to take the low road instead of taking the high road and welcome Greg Norman as a gesture of good will. It is obvious the R&A, the DP World Tour, and the PGA Tour, do not want an amicable resolution and rather continue to fight.
These people do not care about the game of golf or its legacy, all they care about is the bottom line.
Unfortunately for them, they refuse to find a cure for LIV Derangement Syndrome, and that is a shame.
Needless to say, I will not be watching the 150th Open Championship.
Rory McIlroy, of North Ireland, waits to hit on the 12th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament, Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
After months attacking Greg Norman, LIV Golf, and the players who chose to join LIV Golf, Rory McIlroy, the de facto loudmouth of the PGA Tour, has suggested perhaps is time to have a conversation with LIV Golf and CEO Greg Norman.
I guess McIlroy finally realized LIV Golf is here to stay, and most likely than not, more defections will come about after next week’s Open Championship at St. Andrews. The money is just too good!
McIlroy, as much as PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, has been part of the problem. Week in and week out, running his mouth with his other ‘compadres’, Justin Thomas, and self appointed PGA Tour messiah, Billy Horschel, he has done nothing but antagonize and disrespect Greg Norman and the LIV Golf players.
Now he wants to talk? I hope Greg Norman tells the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour to pound sand. The way they have behave, with little class and bullish attitude, gives them no leverage in my book.
LIV Golf has proven to be a successful product and Greg Norman does not need the PGA Tour’s approval or assistance for continued success.
Greg Norman tried and was rejected. Sorry Rory, but your hypocrisy is several months too late.
My only advice for Mr. McIlroy? Like the Irish saying goes, “Who keeps his tongue, keeps his friends.”
By the way Rory, Greg Norman has two Open Championships. Just saying.
Branden Grace Wins Second Leg of The LIV Golf Series at Pumpkin Ridge
Branden Grace captures LIV Portland Invitational Photo courtesy of compleatgolfer.com
Another successful week for Greg Norman and LIV Golf with Branden Grace capturing the second leg, and first United States LIV Golf event, at Pumpkin Ridge in Portland, Oregon.
With his win, in front of a sold out crowd, Grace got a nice trophy and a nifty $4 million dollar check for his first place finish.
Do not believe the blabbering clowns at the Golf Channel and the PGA Tour, this money does not come out of their signing bonuses, that rumor was already debunked by LIV Golf this week.
I watched all three rounds at LIV.com and I enjoyed every second of it. While the PGA Tour and CBS spent most of their broadcast time basking in wokeness, LIV.com was all business, nothing but golf.
The streaming was flawless and the commentary has gotten a lot better. The golf course was beautiful and the setup was demanding.
The final round was not only very entertaining, but in front of a sold out crowd, the likes of Dustin Johnson, Carlos Ortiz, and Branden Grace, put up a show and great golf.
I do not know for how long LIV Golf will be around, but if I were to judge by the first two events, I think Jay Monahan, the PGA Tour, and the DP World Tour, better grab on to their trousers; it is going to be a turbulent ride.
Greg Norman spent a lot of his time walking around and talking to the fans. I am sure he was very happy to see a sold out crowd, despite the fact Monahan has done everything in his power to put a dent on the future of LIV Golf.
Pat Perez was right, the strongest field was at Pumpkin Ridge this week. From former Masters, to Open, to U.S. Open champions, they were there.
I was looking for the current Masters, PGA, and U.S. Open champions, at the John Deere Classic, but they were nowhere to be found.
Funny, they have been whining about LIV Golf, but they were not at TPC Deere Run to support the opposite field to the LIV Golf event. Go figure!
As the PGA Tour hypocrisy and pettiness continues, LIV Golf marches into the future.
