Fans have reacted to Talor Gooch’s recent update on potential changes in the LIV Golf format after Jon Rahm joined the circuit. the 2023 LIV Golf Individual Championship winner said in a recent interview that the Saudi circuit players talked about possible modifications to the LIV Golf format.
Rahm has expressed his dissatisfaction with the current 54-hole format of the series. Prior to the finalization of the agreement, there were rumors circulating that the winner of the 2023 Masters, Rahm, was in discussions with LIV officials to make changes to the format.
In a recent interview, Gooch discussed the potential format change. The American golfer revealed that Rahm believed there wasn’t enough competition in the 54-hole format and expressed his desire to switch to a 72-hole version. Other LIV players were given the opportunity to discuss this change, and some were in favor of it.
Flushing It Golf shared this news on its X account, quoting Gooch as saying:
“LIV Individual Champion, Talor Gooch, addresses the talk about a potential format change following Jon Rahm’s move to LIV: ‘[Rahm] has been vocal about some things he didn’t like, but he wouldn’t have joined LIV if he expected to win 10 tournaments a year without any competition. He’s a true competitor. It’s incredibly exciting.”
Gooch further added:
“We haven’t had a discussion with all players yet. But we have heard both sides… some players would welcome the change to a 72-hole format, while others are opposed to it. Discussions will take place, and it will be interesting to see the outcome.”
Online fans expressed their opinions, with some claiming that the 54-hole format was excellent and were unimpressed with the proposed modifications. One user commented:
“Nope… 54 is great!”
Certain fans also pointed out that since LIV represents the Roman numeral 54, the format shift would impact the name of the series.
“To state the obvious [that I only learned a month ago], ‘LIV’ means ’54’ in Roman Numerals…”
“Only problem with that LIV=54 They’d have to change the tours name.”
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