LIV Golf have been mocked over their ‘corny’ announcement confirming their 12 groups for the 2023 season. After its dramatic maiden season final yr, LIV returns for its second marketing campaign in Mexico later this month.
The breakaway circuit’s schedule has obtained a revamp for 2023, with the calendar containing 14 occasions, against final marketing campaign’s eight. One of many greatest points of the Saudi-funded sequence is the staff facet of the competitors.
And forward of the season opener at Mayakoba later this month, LIV have confirmed their 12 groups and captains which as soon as once more consists of adjustments from 2022.
Key adjustments to the staff format sees the Niblicks changed by the Rangegoats, and Punch GC switched to Staff Ripper. Two-time Masters winner Bubba Watson will captain the Rangegoats, while Open champion Cam Smith will take cost of Ripper.
The adjustments have been confirmed on social media on Tuesday by way of a promotional video posted by the official LIV Golf accounts. Many golf followers have seemingly been left with a sense of cringe after watching the promo clip although.
Reacting to the video, one golf fan – @OnTheBrink18 – brutally replied: “So cringey,” while @hsdtgetb was clearly not a fan, including: “My good it‘s embarrassing.”
The criticism within the replies didn’t cease there, as @the_money_list added: “That is the toughest factor to observe ever,” and this was echoed by @ShaunStarr78, who tweeted: “Cringe degree 1000. I don’t even hate LIV however they corny as hell. Bryson golf membership air guitar.
“Louis Oosthuizen brushing his shoulders & Ian Poulter attempting to have one thing cool about him. And the staff names…Yikes!” Regardless of the criticism, LIV Golf boss Greg Norman is hoping the Saudi-backed sequence can proceed its progress within the skilled in its second marketing campaign.
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One step LIV have taken to do that is lastly securing a TV deal to showcase all 14 occasions, after the breakaway sequence signed an settlement with American broadcasting outlet The CW Community. Describing the deal as ‘monumental’ Norman stated: “It is a momentous day for LIV Golf as this partnership is about extra than simply media rights.
“The CW will present accessibility for our followers and most publicity for our athletes and companions. We’re very proud to notice how consequential it’s {that a} league that has solely existed for one yr has secured a full broadcast deal in its debut full league season.”
