PGA Tour pro uses Nick Faldo example to explain why golf broadcasts are "s***"
Harry Higgs has heavily criticised the PGA Tour broadcasts, going as far as describing them as "s***" and he used Sir Nick Faldo to explain why.
PGA Tour pro Harry Higgs was unflinching in his assessment of how he views the current state of golf broadcasts, labelling them as "s***".
Higgs recently joined the No Laying Up podcast where he spoke on a number of topics in an appearance lasting more than 90 minutes.
There was of course that league and the PGA Tour's response to it, his past struggles, his mental health and how the revamped schedule will impact upon the so-called "rank-and-file" members of the circuit.
Clearly, the biggest change that will come into effect next year will see a series of "elevated events".
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The top 20 players in the Player Impact Program will be eligible to compete in these tournaments that will have bumper prize purses to rival LIV Golf's.
Higgs told NLU he believes the PGA Tour need to generate a "s*** ton of revenue to offset the cost of pumping money into purses, pumping money into bonuses."
If they don't do that, then Higgs - who backed PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan in November - believes there won't be the schedule that the tour envisage until 2031 at the very earliest.
Higgs said there could potentially be a scenario whereby there is a hybrid tour that feeds players into the top events.
In other words, he has echoed the sentiments expressed by Jack Nicklaus in October where the Golden Bear stated he had concerns the PGA Tour could be turned into "two tiers".
Then Higgs put those who broadcast PGA Tour events on full blast.
He told the podcast:
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Higgs continued:
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When asked how they could rectify this, Higgs continued:
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