Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee Talks PGA Tour-LIV Merger with Rich Eisen | Full Interview

Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee tells Rich Eisen that current LIV golfers are necessarily guaranteed a spot back on the PGA Tour of the controversial merger goes through, why infighting among Tour golfers is misdirected anger that should be turned toward LIV golfers, and predicts what golf will look like once/if the merger goes through.
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[@denisgrady7379]

I've listened to a few PGA hacks, which I now believe Brandelis, and I am amazed at their stubbornness that they think they've won. To state that Koepka and others LIV golfers are going to be left out in the cold is the most insane talk I've heard yet.

[@BuckMulligan72]

Brandle is always the most clueless person in the room.

[@denisgrady7379]

@@BuckMulligan72 Haven't followed golf much recently and don't watch GC at all, but he is truly a tool. Somehow he manages to still claim the LIV golfers are evil, but doesn't see the PGA that took the same money is evil.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

How did they lose? They got rid of the lawsuits, got rid of LIV, kept control of the PGA Tour, and are getting a boatload of cash infused into their tournaments. It's going to come out that this was PIF's goal all along -- to strongarm their way into the PGA Tour. They used Norman and Mickelson to form a bogus league that would force the PGA Tour to defend itself in lawsuits and in the court of public opinion, for as long as it took for Monahan to heel. This was absolutely a non-hostile financial 'takeover', and Phil and Greg fell for it.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

_"left out in the cold"_ Has someone told you otherwise? It'll probably work itself out by 2024 when they're eligible, but as of now they're going to have to pay a large fine to get back in. And they may have limited access for a while for qualifying. These guys tried to bury the PGA Tour -- they are not coming back so easily.

[@BuckMulligan72]

@@MoMoMyPup10 Why would Yasir punish the players who helped him take over global golf? That doesn't make any sense. Yasir controls the money. He's calling the shots, not Monahan.

[@kjparlay]

The LIV guys "are out of a job" is some pretty ridiculous copium. The guy who funded LIV is paying billions to the PGA Tour and is now also the chairman. There would be zero reason for him to not want Brooks, Phil, Cam, DJ, Bryson et al playing somewhere, be it LIV or the PGA Tour or both. Rory is closer to being out of a job than the LIV guys.

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

Not to mention one of the biggest reasons for the merger is the players need to be merged. He might be insane in the membrane.

[@markanderson8006]

Rory should’ve kept is mouth shut and not slagged off LIV golfers. It’s ok for Tiger to do because he’s finished. Rory should be sucking up to the Toon Army chairman otherwise he’s going to be out of a job. Rory won’t win any more majors. But he can still win a few more events as he’s only 34.

[@patrickthurman2331]

RoRo should have taken the money!

[@Jukeboxster]

well it's just bad business because LIV has a few great golfers, why would the PGA Tour not want to profit from them?

[@benbonafasini9225]

Brandel has been correct zero times about LIV

[@heathherndon3389]

Exactly, these guys have no idea who they just got in bed with and if this deal happens that’s a big if then the PGA Tour is officially the new LIV

[@el_duderino_man]

Brandel says the philanthropic aspects of the PGA is the appeal. Lol. Nobody likes the segments of the "look at how we give to charity" narcisitic vibe of the PGA Tour. Players can promote their own charities seperate from their employer. Chamblee is so out of touch.

[@UncleRicoOSU]

Sums it up pretty well

[@0xTomasMartin]

@@el_duderino_man which has been the case for over a decade.

[@matiastrevino7066]

Brandel sounds very naive right now.

[@shawnanderson9490]

I don't follow golf and don't know Chamblee's history. But I am a former M&A banker and he clearly doesn't understand how mergers and acquisitions work. Companies don't purchase other companies because they want a new boss. His reaction is ignorant and childish.

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

U don’t even know. Because he uses big words and does “research” like a geeky high school student the channel lets him soap box nonsense like this non stop.

[@remoevans7847]

Chamblee’s history: PGA Tour: Mediocre player - 0 titles Golf Channel: Resident know it all, virtue signaler. You’re all caught up.

[@larrybethune3909]

Agreed.

[@Kevin-lf4xx]

Chamblee still in denial .

[@paulletchworth2036]

He’s a dope

[@villa50bis]

I think he’s completely wrong. Of course the turncoat CEO will be told by the Saudi chairman to welcome the LIV players back into the fold.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

LOL, you (and those players) have a screw loose if you think that guy or that country actually gives 2 shits about them. PIF got what it wanted all along -- the players aren't needed anymore.

[@winstonsmith11]

Yep. Like Rich said in the beginning, money talks. They own golf now, and eventually, they'll do with it as they please. It's sickening.

[@matrix35]

This clown actually believes MONEY HAN is still in charge!!!! The Saudis are in charge! This clown might be out of a job soon if he keeps making up all these false claims to protect his massive ego!!

[@sohelhussain2689]

Its absolutely fascinating that this guy actually doesn't understand that is the case. Complete delusion.

[@skippruitt2391]

Absolutely

[@richardlowe8062]

Why keep buying players when you can just buy Jay Monahan ?

[@pjpredhomme7699]

ha ha ha ha -

[@jeremydomin7671]

Jay has no power, it’s Ed Herlihy that’s the power broker in this. Jay is the guy that couldn’t turn things around and wasn’t wanted at the meeting at Augusta with the Saudis.

[@danzel_washington6669]

Brandel Chamblee is just trolling us at this point. No one at his level is that delusional.

[@steelymcafeeliac1050]

Oh ya and you could really tell when he said it will have to pass a majority Democrat Congress like that’s the difference maker why would he even say that? He’s gonna wish he didn’t do that interview when nothing he said comes true 😂 “the LIV golfers aren’t smart” That might be the worst takes I’ve ever seen!!

[@matthewmccann9439]

I don't see how the PGA Tour was in a "power position" when they were essentially the ones who folded and agreed to take the money to end the litigation they were under caused by the LIV Tour. There is 0 percent chance that the LIV players are going to be out of golf after the merger. Brandel seems really uninformed and the fact that he is acting like the sponsors of the PGA are morally perfect companies, furthermore he talks about players who joined LIV as greedy, I don't see how accepting an offer from a competitor (LIV) should be considered to be greed, it seems to me he doesn't understand how the rest of America especially corporate America works, people jump companies for a bag of money all the time being salty just makes you seem weak.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

How did they lose? They got rid of the lawsuits, got rid of LIV, kept control of the PGA Tour, and are getting a boatload of cash infused into their tournaments. It's going to come out that this was PIF's goal all along -- to strongarm their way into the PGA Tour. They used Norman and Mickelson to form a bogus league that would force the PGA Tour to defend itself in lawsuits and in the court of public opinion, for as long as it took for Monahan to heel. This was absolutely a non-hostile financial 'takeover', and Phil and Greg fell for it.

[@stevied2008]

Epic melt from Brandel. You will be hard pressed to find someone say so many things detached from reality in a short time. Rich just gained a new fan because of the restraint he showed not to reply to this bizarre rant and let him melt was incredible.

[@barisengin2207]

Umm Liv wanted the litigation to end. As they hate being deposed… so they paid PGA… they weren’t under litigation. They started litigation. And there is a difference in corporate restructuring and selling an entire sport to Saudi Arabia, a violent dictatorship. To literally the leader of Saudi Arabia. Dude you’re so misinformed it’s hilarious

[@martinmerritt9849]

Well said!

[@natemarx4999]

@@barisengin2207 How does that salt taste? 😅

[@chicagosunshine5571]

Obviously this deal will encompass the LIV players rejoining the PGA Tour or else PIF wouldn’t be doing this.

[@robcousins231]

PIF don't care. They don't care about the players, they just want to be part of this global sport to further whitewash their country's image. They would hang every LIV player out to try if they get to be part of Global Golf.

[@hosoiarchives4858]

Brandel is defending this deal more than Monaghan did

[@renejean2523]

Only if you weren't listening.

[@Jimbo199]

I don't think he's defending this lmfao 😂😂

[@rickliners6123]

You prolly listened to the first minute and then stopped. Listen to the full thing.

[@Cryptonomics7]

It makes zero sense that LIV goes away... lol and if it does go away- the PGA tour does as well. No wayy the Saudis come in with heavy dollars to get LIV started---- just to "go away". JM will be gone too in 1 year. He was only the broker to the deal.

[@vapensmoke]

Brandel is an idiot. The ONLY person in the equation that doens't care about the money IS MBS and SA. What a myopic, wilfully ignorant statement from a guy who was ripping LIV to shreds not even a month ago. Silly pundits with principles as rigid as a soggy potato chip

[@yaakovbelfer1698]

Brandao Chamblee can say that no players from golf who went to Liv did any good for the game .... but that's narcissistic in itself . How can he say that LIV golf has done nothing for Australia (or any other venues that pga tour don't visit but that LIV is ) . How ridiculous

[@renejean2523]

You misrepresent what he said with your strawman argument. He said that they didn't go to LIV for the "good of the game". And he's right.

[@bennyb44875]

@@renejean2523 How does he know that?

[@renejean2523]

@@bennyb44875 - It's his opinion and one shared by most people. Including LIV fans.

[@cusematt23]

Brandel didnt utter a single word of fact throughout the entire interview. He is guessing and opining. It's sad that he is given a platform. But I am fairly sure it's not going to last. Brandel explain again why you are disgusted by the source of the money? You're seriously asking who won the 1939 open?

[@UncleRicoOSU]

Not to mention that it’s well known that Yasir Al-Rumayyan is huge golf fan who loves to play. Yet Brandel is here whining about how he doesn’t know or care about the game at all. I don’t know if he’s truly this clueless or if it’s just part of him being in denial.

[@nathanr5825]

To be fair, he is paid for his opinion. Whether you like it or not, that is his job as an entertainer.

[@alexanderoubre1959]

Brandel doesn’t understand basic M&A. In exchange for a capital investment from the Saudi PIF, the PGA tour is agreeing to merge with LIV… the side putting in the capital is now calling the shots. Bro is dumb

[@renejean2523]

Neither you nor he knows how things are going to shape up. At least he's honest enough to admit it.

[@wadesnyder9368]

@@renejean2523 He is saying the LIV golfers are going to be out of a job. How would that be considered him "admitting he doesn't know how it's going to shape up"? This whole clip is Brandel saying over and over again how PGAT won this and how LIV golfers shouldn't be celebrating...and then him hedging his bets with an "if I'm reading this correctly". Here's what we know. PIF will financially own the PGAT. Money rules the world. PIF has no financial reason to keep the best golfers excluded from the PGAT. PIF didn't acquire more than half a trillion in funds by being dumb with money. It's not a leap to suggest that PIF will not prevent Brooks, Bryson, DJ and the other LIV golfers from joining the PGAT as desired. Those guys helped PIF get to the negotiating table to buy the PGAT. What reason would they have for then penalizing those guys and weakening the PGAT fields? It makes no sense. Jay may want that. Rory may want that. PIF doesn't need to satisfy their wants though. I don't know what this merger is going to look like exactly, but I'm very confident that PIF cares only about money. They don't care about the feelings of the PGAT players who didn't leave for LIV. They don't care about Brandel or Jay or anyone else. They care about making as much money as they can make.

[@renejean2523]

@@wadesnyder9368 - Brandel is as entitled to speculate as much as anyone else. And he's better placed to point out the potential problems than most people. PIF's LIV enterprise was *never* going to make money in a million years. There's no way that business model could have worked. But making money wasn't the point. The Saudis think this is a good path for their sportswashing aims and were prepared to throw away a lot of endless money to achieve those aims. LIV was never going to do it, and they probably knew that from Day One. Brandel is right to highlight the contentious issues that will inevitably arise to the further detriment of the game. He's also right that the only way that Saudi Arabia can *truly* improve their world image is to start treating human beings properly.

[@boomerpower6306]

Australia embraced LIV as we have been starved of quality golf, partly due to the PGA wraparound season. PGA tour is an insular organisation that treated Australia with disdain.

[@tucoramirez6058]

God bless Liv Golf from Australia. Hopefully they keep growing the league.

[@renejean2523]

Things are bad if you have to resort to watching LIV.

[@matrix35]

Correct. And this clown saying LIV had big crowds in Australia because Norman was there is just another lie!!!!!!!

[@waynec22]

@@matrix35 they sold out the event. What more can you do.

[@davidkent9048]

@@renejean2523 Then don't watch it!! It's been good for Australia.

[@julesscangojr.35]

Chamblee talking about other ppls narcissism is some serious narcissistic irony 🤣

[@springinfialta106]

Chamblee admits that the banksters use the PGA for charitywashing and then complains that LIV is sportswashing. Hypocrisy much?

[@joshuathornton9449]

It's either ignorance or hypocrisy

[@jofi4580]

When he says LIV will go to the far corners of the world, he is talking about Florida 😂

[@PsychoFanta]

His USA hubris is acting up again

[@andrewlevy8134]

Hey Brandell, you mentioned China the other day, please tell us more about it.....This is an article from Tom Anderson April 2022 titled ‘The PGA’s China Problem’….PGA Tour China is one of several developmental circuits sponsored by The PGA. The PGA Tour appears unfazed by China’s appalling human rights record, which currently includes accusations of brutal persecution of its Uyghur Muslim population. The PGA Tour’s failure to file a 990 form disclosing its financial dealings with Chinese private equity firm Yao Capital As a tax-exempt organization, the PGA Tour is required to disclose such business dealings in China. It seems a clear case of the PGA Tour trying to have it both ways: gaining entry into the lucrative and largely untapped Chinese golf market, while flying under the radar of U.S. regulators and the IRS

[@russellkempe3231]

Even the average Golfer is not buying Brandel's BS.

[@paulletchworth2036]

I lose 20 balls a week lol I’ve never bought into any of his rants

[@paulletchworth2036]

I lose 20 balls a week lol I’ve never bought into any of his rants

[@chuckycheese84]

here here

[@tomstevens7452]

Brandel is holding out a little hope that LIV players will not get a free path back. But PIF will want all of the top players back or it will be no deal. The PIF is worth 650 Billion, 25 million for 14 tournaments is 350 million. They make that in a week with their other investments. Like you or me buying a Sarbucks. And if the deal doesn't go through the LIV just offers players more money and they take it

[@lugsneverlie]

You got it! People like this have invested so much mentally that they are now unable to see what has happened. 🍿🤣

[@MoMoMyPup10]

LOL, you (and those players) have a screw loose if you think that guy or that country actually gives 2 shits about them. PIF got what it wanted all along -- the players aren't needed anymore.

[@renejean2523]

You don't seem to realize that LIV is unviable and is failing.

[@stevenross4639]

LIV players will be permitted back, but there will be some penalty of money and time. Ultimately, they will be back. But I don't think the LIV Tour will survive.

[@eddievangundy4510]

That was a great tweet by Koepka.

[@luisfelipeurbaneja7312]

sponsors are leaving the pga. he doesnt even mention this important part of the problem

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

He actually did.

[@dknapp100]

Yeah he does.

[@bennyb44875]

And DP Tour is going to be done in 2 years. LIV will create a space in that void.

[@bob88pct]

A Big "L" for Chamblee 😂

[@renejean2523]

He's been right and he still has his morals intact. He'll be the winner in the long run, without doubt.

[@seanm3226]

@@renejean2523 “Morals intact”? Let’s see if cashes his future Saudi-funded paychecks.

[@renejean2523]

@@seanm3226 - Like I said, he still has his morals intact.

[@japhy3556]

LIV will be high stakes games a few times a year, a superbowl each event.

[@peteryates7505]

If the deal doesn’t go through, LIV will then get the remaining top players. As the PGA have messaged to their players that they would take the money then the players are going to say…oh well, I may as well take it then

[@richsanossian8675]

Oh Brandel, please with your hypocrisy.

[@StanBarkley]

In a few months Mohamed will have Monahan's job.

[@StanBarkley]

@@Hissamkhan I have heard a lot of delusional talk from the PGA, almost nothing from LIV.

[@StanBarkley]

@@Hissamkhan Money talks, Monahan is an empty suit with a short useful life as ceo of the new golf business they are forming. When the Saudi's want him gone he will take his money and run.

[@nomorenonsense]

Hahahaha he is clueless. Jay Monahan most likely won't even be involved with the PGA tour by the time the LIV players come back. If he thinks the PGA tour is in power he truly hasn't paid attention to any other sports that the Saudis are involved in. Look at what happened to Greg Norman. He was used to bring in the players then had no idea a deal was being done. Money trumps all. I really don't think people understand how much money the Saudis have. If they suddenly become interested in the NBA they will buy them too and the NFL. Nothing is off limits. Brandel talking like they are concerned about millions. These guys work in billions.

[@chrisreinhart6421]

I've never heard anyone so full of it in my life. So the PGA tour is hemorrhaging money and tied up in litigation but they are in a "power position".

[@bradmiller9121]

You guys need to watch the interview with Jimmy Dunne, he was the broker of the deal. One thing I learned by watching it is that none of the talking hacks know anything.

[@ek4554]

100%

[@pjpredhomme7699]

I have not seen it but I believe you - he is an investment banker - that is all about money . - this whole thing has always been all about money - - the golf part of it is so secondary . - hence why all these guys who are accustomed to talking about golf - have no idea

[@stevenross4639]

Where is the Jimmy Dunne interview?

[@NoIwont]

Jimmy also said that he is just a facilitator now for his deal and as soon as the deal goes thru he is done and gone. He feels the 9/11 conundrum

[@normanwgilbert]

Who has said that the Saudis will show ANY loyalty to LIV, they can afford to throw it and its members under the bus to get what they want. This story isnt finished by a long way.

[@dknapp100]

Finally, someone who can use their brain, & post a comment. It's too often one ore the other. Well said.

[@normanwgilbert]

@@dknapp100 thank you sir ;-)

[@sidnickels]

WTF is Brandel smoking?! He is delusional to think the PGA has won or in control of anything. He doesn’t have a clue. Jay “MadeOff” pulled off the Biggest Finesse in the history of golf. Cold Blooded!

[@joevorachack3791]

Why was it blood money when the same Saudi investment group invested in LIV, but he is making excused for the PGA when they are taking money from the same investment group? Cash rule everything around me. CREAM! Get the money and MVS has a lot of it.

[@xslash10x]

How is my 6 year old smarter than Chamblee??

[@JakobDemyan]

Wow. What a PGA cheerleader

[@macdaddyblues1]

Yes... loyalty, a lost art in todays selfish society. lmao

[@harrisongwin6859]

imagine having loyalty....everyone a cheater now adays and will throw their friends under the bus in a split second. PGA is just sooo bad isnt it lol people complain about everything.

[@el_duderino_man]

​​@@macdaddyblues1broken trust is the kryptonite of loyalty. So now he is just a pathetic sychophant.

[@bennyb44875]

Scratch that...what a PIF defender. lol

[@CamMacMastermusic]

Note the pga players who didn’t take the money are standing by with their hands out looking for money. Lololol.

[@jaydee5447]

And the ironical part about that is that the money they get with their hands out comes from PIF

[@_Michael_Scott]

Other sports stars run & sign the biggest contracts that they can void of any team or league loyalty-they aren’t then reviled & described as doing it for personal & narcissistic greed-but golfers are? WTF? What a self righteous, judgmental little man.

[@avgrphx]

Love the show Rich!

[@peteryates7505]

This is way over thinking…Monahan rushed a deal before knowing what the deal is in order to stop defections of players and sponsors and litigation….they are now scrambling to fill in the blanks

[@caderatliff3712]

I was never a fan of Brandel Chamblee ... he came off to me as a bit full of himself and overly-opinionated. Until now. His explanation of this whole debacle was a godsend in the clarity of professional golf politics. I was a PGA apprentice for 6 years and passed my Class A course only to leave the industry before acceptance because of said politics at every club I worked for. But this. Good God almighty. Thank you Mr. Chamblee for being so impartial and succinct.

[@renejean2523]

I got my Class A too but have always preferred to work at public courses. Far less politics, although I don't know what politics you are referring to specifically.

[@julesscangojr.35]

And yet he’ll continue to work at the Golf Channel and get paid with blood money. Yes, bravo lol.

[@caderatliff3712]

@@julesscangojr.35 So what you're saying is that media outlets like the Golf Channel who cover the PGA pay with blood money?

[@matthewjohnson1643]

He’s disgusted about where the money is going to come from but he still gonna take his paycheck isn’t he because he works for the PGA channel which is going to be funded by Guess Who Saudi Arabia

[@nigelfrancis9824]

We will see just how principled he is…😂😂

[@matthewjohnson1643]

@@nigelfrancis9824 you know damn well he’s going to say the sport need him to keep the integrity some word salad BS.

[@CoopMauKona]

He doesn't show Brooks any respect. 5 time major winner. What a sad envious nobody.

[@Merq-ko8di]

Did Brooks Keepkoaaaa show the PGA and fellow professionals any 🤔 respect .. .. " Reap what ye sow "

[@samwisegamgee1635]

@@Merq-ko8di Yes, he made them more money than almost anyone ever will and his fellow professionals have gone out of their way lately to give him praise.

[@Merq-ko8di]

@@samwisegamgee1635 .. .. $$$ money does not maketh the man $$$

[@christopherjones2669]

Over 20 majors: Tiger, Rory, Rahm, Scottie, loyal people.

[@IUSETOBECOOL]

Whether you agree with the players who took the money and left the PGA knowing they were giving up their future considerations and some cancelling their tour cards, It is not their fault that Monahan decided to merge with LIV and now everyone anti LIV are saying they got their cake and are eating it too. Monahan is the directly responsible for this as he disavowed these players and then made a deal with their boss to merge and bring them right back while the wounds were still fresh. He brought them back into the fold by partnering and he alone is the one who needs to tell all the PGA holdouts that the LIV players are not to be shunned for making a personal business decision (whether we morally agree/disagree with that decision). I hindsight you can now say that you put your allegiance in a man that sold all of you out with still no good reasoning as to why he did it. Looks like LIV has very very questionable moral issues and it seems so does the leader of the PGA at this point.

[@twesttv]

Great interview. I understand this a lot better now.

[@jonathangoddard8133]

There is a golf world outside of the USA (and Jupiter, Florida). That’s the problem with the PGA tour it’s just America. There should have been a World Tour years ago

[@tbrown3243]

I want what this guy is smoking

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

He drinks liquor mostly. But maybe

[@russellkempe3231]

No you don't. Brandel is Cracky.

[@chasehathorne8027]

Brandal is smoking crack if he thinks they’re going to play hardball letting the LIV guys back LMAO. Brooks Koepka might be the best golfer in the world right now, he probably won’t even have to ask for reinstatement because the PGA Tour will be begging for him to come back lol.

[@alessandrakurihara3787]

Can someone explain to Moron Chamblee that the deal can be complicated but there is one universal truth: The hay does eat the horse. It is the other way around. Jay Fraudhan is only an PIF’s employee and PIF is the owner. Just as conjecture: Jay and PIF shall have already negotiated a nice exit bonus. Jay stay for a few more months, a year max posing he is trying to prevent LIV golfers to return PGA. All of a sudden, PIF brings the guys back and Jay - he resigns very disappointed (hopefully he will rehearse his play) with a 8 figure paycheck.😢

[@andrewbrewer5528]

So tired of Chamblee- no real content. The PGA tour needed to change. Phil, Bryson and others tried to change from within and were told to pound sand. They secured funding from other sources, only to have that undermined by the existing establishment. Team golf is here to stay, and I thank Phil and others for pushing for change. Be the change you want to see in the world- Gandhi

[@dknapp100]

Anyone who can quote Ghandi & spell 'here" wrong in one post, has my full respect. Tell us more.

[@Greenhead24]

I like brandel,i know some people hate him but he gives his opinion and says how he feels and thats all i can ask for from a public person.

[@renejean2523]

@@martynzl - Only the dumb people too dumb to understand what Brandel is saying.

[@brocmiracle7117]

Well he’s a liar

[@renejean2523]

@@brocmiracle7117 - What lies did he tell?

[@yaakovbelfer1698]

Of course it's ridiculous !!! As if the Liv guys are gonna suffer !!

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

That already suffered. Now they relish.

[@paulletchworth2036]

This is what should wake the PGA players up !!!! Suddenly the PGA is offering more money in its tournaments now that LIV came along 🤔why weren’t the players getting that extra money before oh and don’t think Tiger wasn’t getting guaranteed money to go to certain tournaments in the past , PGA needs to check themselves at the door !!!!!!!!!

[@jeffmckinnon5842]

Golf's "favorite sons" have always existed, but "payola" only became a sin in golf, when another entity was offering it. Offering larger purses, in the past, would have done nothing to stop this, because the majority of the field would still have been playing for free, while top players career's, were never in jeopardy. Nothing but a "player's union" could have possibly ensured the loyalty of the majority. But that ship has sailed.

[@user-ti2me2br8g]

LIV hasn't won anything, the Suadi PIF won. They wanted to invest in the PGA Tour 3 years ago, Monahan said "NO". Now the reality is money talks and a $650 billion bankroll forced the tour to reconcider. A $3 billion initial investment with the right to invest more.

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Whoa I had no idea thay tried to invest 3 years ago and were denied....that's crazy so they just did this round about way to get in...I need to research that, fascinating

[@mikematusek8410]

Say what you want about this guy, at least he has an educated opinion.

[@denisgrady7379]

Does Chamblee have the same disdain for all the sports league and gold sponsors who take Chinese money? I smell a 2 faced rat.

[@CamMacMastermusic]

He sure doesn’t

[@MichaelMartin-qe5ye]

I'll admit I don't follow golf closely but it seems odd that he blames the players that left for the money, when the PGA did the exact same thing, but the only difference is the PGA held out for a year longer than Mickelson etc.,

[@Freethebees99]

So now PGA supporters are not mentioning “blood money” anymore. Lol. So money is just money now? Like it’s always been

[@user-zc8rd9on4t]

Wow. Guy is delusional. Rich knew it. Better chance of LIV going away or him getting asked nicely to leave TGC?

[@josephdownes5367]

Too much wishful thinking Brandle, yes buy the PGA, and leave the stars out.

[@ih128]

His concern about how much money the pga is hemorrhaging is very profound but the players who went to liv for guaranteed money is somehow wrong. He was not offered any money, so he cannot have an opinion what is right and wrong

[@j.m.b6691]

I think Chamblee is lost he doesn't want to admit what just happened lol Moynhan and the PGA is no longer in charge

[@freezerburn9138]

Any reason why Eisen wears sweaters in June?

[@matthewjohnson1643]

It’s about the money because when it’s about the money, you have all the say you have control and the fact that you can admit that just goes to show how much and how important that is.

[@0xTomasMartin]

I’ve been playing golf my entire life, I have no idea, and don’t at all care, who won the 1930 US Open.

[@stevencucinotti3592]

I have been in business 39 years, never have I seen the party who is desperate to survive (PGA Tour) finish in the position of power in a joint venture. The PGA's "we are in control stance", is a flat out lie.

[@hosoiarchives4858]

If Jay M was concerned about getting sued out of existence he could just say that

[@pooptommy123]

It’s fine that you don’t agree with Brandel. But he’s got integrity. He’s stuck to his beliefs this whole time and never wavered once.

[@macdaddyblues1]

Keyboard warriors in their moms basement.

[@matrix35]

You define integrity by making up false narratives to feed your own ego. Brandel is a clown who needs to get sacked!

[@seanm3226]

Not “wavering” includes resigning immediately, and not taking Saudi money. Don’t hold your breath.

[@raybowles8587]

Jay Monahan used the "moral card" as a ploy to keep players from leaving the PGA. All it did was cause division between everyone. But Brandel has bought into it hook, line, and sinker. Jay needs to be replaced. If he would have worked with LIV at the start, they could have worked something out without looking like he was a hypocrite. Jay's poor leadership now has the players upset with him. I guarantee Jay got a big check to take the deal. And what did the PGA players get? JAY NEEDS TO GO, YESTERDAY!

[@mr.forster2939]

Brandel we are all laughing at you

[@StanBarkley]

If I played for the PGA tour I would be calling LIV about an opening. LIV has more ways to make more money (which this is all about) and have a limited schedule.

[@darbysackett3162]

You could finish last place in every tournament and make a damned good living!

[@mikeelton3686]

"That's exactly what happened well that's the way I see it" lol

[@schlafin]

If you're in a power position you don't run around telling everyone you're in a power position.

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Lol exactly

[@victorsanchez23]

This fool is crazy!!!! Sponsors aren't going anywhere. They already sponsor premier league, F1. Rolex, and many high companies. Yassir said LIV isn't going anywhere.

[@garethkendall1985]

The arrogance of Brandel is just truly outstanding! Can't stand this man.

[@patrickgilroy9822]

Nobody's getting fines, and everybody's getting paid... Smooth transition.

[@jonathanjones3091]

Thank you so much for explaining. Love the Rich Eisen Show

[@jimmymay2992]

Rich Eisen was a good listener NOT sure that’s what viewers wanted in this discussion?

[@seanm3226]

Reason and intellect. Which Eisen rarely displays.

[@buckeye200175]

From independent PGA members to contracted employees at Live Golf

[@aliceonaka2550]

Hypocrites, for short.

[@seamusbray7737]

Wtf is Brandel talking about? Yeah LIV might be dead because it’s now essentially rebranded as the PGA worldwide tour 2.0

[@srfin24]

what spin dr

[@ih128]

Back in the early days, not allowing blacks to play in the pga. Was that good for the game? The pga have a long history of profiling and racial discrimination

[@kent2360]

I remember when he said all the Liv guys are washed and nobody will miss them....How'd that work out for ya.

[@Tom-ok2rh]

Other than a few they got most are washed up..

[@shanbhu5]

Brandel doesnt realize PGA is NOT a non profit

[@JoseCaparas-et2sg]

I agree 100 percent with mr Chamblee. Furthermore what if Saudi has a sudden change of mind. This is very possible because golf has no mass support in that country.

[@otomotom1879]

I think what Liv wants is touring with 40 of the best and most famous golfers. Regardless of rankings. Like a F1 racing business. Like a Uefa Champions league of soccer. Just with the best for $$$. And the rest can play the normal Tour.

[@raviom]

PIF has all the money and as long as Brooks, Bryson, DJ continue to win they will have all the leverage. History is written by winners.

[@mea7356]

There is a barrel and the PGA / Jay just got bent over it, no lube required 😂. Brandel is delusional 😂

[@vernonbandy2597]

This reeks of desperation and need to snatch a small victory from the jaws of defeat.

[@John_Wood_]

Very insulting from Chamblee. He is toast

[@donbright721]

To think that the PGA is in control lets you know how delusional this guy is. The PIF will never give up control of the PGA.

[@stingrey1571]

you see those straws. there's brandel grasping at them.

[@davidmartin123]

Distilling down the basics of golf: grown men using clubs to hit a little white ball into a small hole. Sounds primitive, and it is, a game we love to play! It's fun, challenging, and rewarding - a true lifetime sport. And for non-professional golfers, it ain't that serious. Spending billions of dollars to amass and control a herd of pro golfers is a different game, one of money and control - not at all pertinent to the "game of golf" for the rest of us.

[@tonyturley5754]

I hope Brandel can "learn to code," because his time as a commentator is seriously limited. Koepka, Dechambeau, and Mickelson "won't have anywhere to play"? Right.

[@coobay4786]

Chamblee is going down swinging, but make no mistake he's going down.

[@gzman1]

If the Dept of Justice says no, its gonna get crazy

[@jeffmckinnon5842]

The fact that someone is brokering a deal, as we speak, suggests that the DOJ, has already been secured.

[@bantheshift]

Do we get oil for cheap now?

[@Tom-ok2rh]

Not really..Biden can’t even get them to put more out there in the market to sell

[@rickproctor6693]

That talk about paying out too much in attorney fees is bogus. Jay just does not want to be exposed. The anti trust is even worse now.

[@daniellongoria9622]

Brandel was crying in his closet before the interview

[@_Michael_Scott]

Well, I think Nike also helped broker this deal because they didn’t want to buy Brook’s LIV team ‘Smash’ for $2 Billion in order to rename it ‘Swoosh’.

[@paulw4625]

LIV golf is going to stay, the terms aren't set in stone and the PGA gave the PIF nothing but headaches the past 2yrs. You think they're just going to give leadership to the PGA of this new company.