Sir Nick Faldo goes on all time rant (!) about LIV Golf's future
Sir Nick Faldo says he stands by his previous comments about LIV Golf ahead of the Betfred British Masters on the DP World Tour.
If there's one thing we know about Sir Nick Faldo, he's absolutely not afraid to speak his mind.
The Hall of Famer is in England this week as host of the Betfred British Masters on the DP World Tour at The Belfry.
Faldo, 65, joined the media on 28 June to discuss the tournament, how he sees the future of men's professional golf unfolding after the warring factions set aside their differences, Rory McIlroy's Open chances and the future of LIV Golf.
We got our first look at the 'framework agreement' between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf's Saudi backers, PIF, earlier in the week.
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In no uncertain terms, the document provided more questions than answers.
It does, however, appear to confirm that at the end of the 2024 season the top brass of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf will assess the rival league and whether or not it should continue.
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The yet-to-be-named new company set up by the organisations will 'undertake a full and objective empirical data-driven evaluation of LIV and its prospects and potential'.
Sir Nick doesn't believe LIV Golf will last and he stands by his previous comments. In January, Faldo labelled the tour 'meaningless'.
He told the media:
So can LIV Golf survive?
Faldo said:
Watch:
"Why can't we go around the world and really support the Tours?"
Sir Nick Faldo has his say on the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf merger pic.twitter.com/9wy1N5QU0Q— Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) June 28, 2023
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