Given the high profile golfers LIV is attracting, I kind of wish they wouldn't go all MTV contrived entertainment with the format. The shotgun start is fine, as is the no-cut policy. But the rest of it ... actually detracts for me. If they went with a small field, no cut, shotgun start, three-day tourney with the golfers currently in their stable ... and on interesting courses ... I would almost certainly watch. Reminds me of the fall silly season back in the day when Freddy would make all his money.
The big names making the jump I think forces the Tour to back down from their previous ultimatum. And as a result, Phil's stated goal is achieved. It was ugly getting there, but in the end I think he is going to get there.
As a side note, Rickie jumping is curious to me. I feel like these days he makes most of his income in endorsement deals. And companies thus far have been quick to yank endorsement deals with those who join LIV. I'm assuming he got enough upfront cash to offset the loss.
I do wish the LIV stop in Boston was a couple of years away, so that it could be played on the C&C renovation at the International. Would be cool to see what's going on there.