Multiple PGA Tour winner offers cut-throat response to golf's biggest stars
Rocco Mediate had two words for PGA Tour stars bickering about money in light of the circuit's framework agreement with LIV Golf's backers.
Rocco Mediate had two words for PGA Tour stars moaning about money: play better.
Mediate joined Golf Today to discuss the state of men's professional golf before the conclusion of the regular season on the PGA Tour.
The FedEx Cup playoffs will be played amid uncertainty about what the future of the game will look like in light of the PGA Tour's deal with LIV Golf's backers.
Both sides are working to a deadline of the end of the year to hash out an arrangement.
The agreement will now have to have the blessing of Tiger Woods who has joined the PGA Tour's policy board.
His inclusion onto the board was lauded by his fellow tour members and interpreted as a clear sign the players are attempting to seize more power.
Of course, one topic that being discussed at length at this moment in time is money.
Before the 3M Championship, PGA Tour boss Jay Monahan announced plans for a compensation scheme to be set up for those who remained loyal and didn't bolt to the rival league.
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The topic has divided opinion, with both Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm disagreeing on the subject.
When you consider the fact PGA Tour stars are also playing for the biggest purses in history, it is not unreasonable to suggest elite pro golfers have had it better than ever.
Some will miss out on the riches though if they never had a LIV offer. There are also limited field numbers of next season's signature events.
This is where Mediate comes into the picture with his thoughts.
Mediate said:
Watch:
#SOUNDING OFF — 6 time PGA TOUR winner Rocco Mediate with a message for those players who are upset about the current state of the game: “If you want more, if you find yourself complaining.. not happy… PLAY BETTER.” pic.twitter.com/Idgxu7odyQ
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) August 2, 2023
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