Why did Jon Rahm go away the PGA Tour for LIV Golf? What does it imply for the way forward for golf and the WM Phoenix Open?
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The Extra Point Podcast: Jon Rahm leaves PGA Tour for LIV Golf
Why did Jon Rahm go away the PGA Tour for LIV Golf? What does it imply for the way forward for golf and the WM Phoenix Open?
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Smart move by Rahm
Rahm went for equity and is investing in world wide growth of the game. He sees the PGA model as not growth, but relying on legacy and loyalty. That is not a good business model. It is projected that Patrick Cantlay, Tony Finau, and Xander Schauflee will join LIV in January. When these journeymen are changing their career direction, others in the network will jump, too. JM of the PGA Tour has lost the trust of their players so the Tour needs new leadership who have the interests of the game as their priority. This is how organizations evolve.