There are still eight days left until the start of the new edition of the Masters, and the excitement seems to have never been like this. The best golfers in the world play in this tournament, and it seems that many see this competition as the biggest in the world of golf.
Famous golfers from LIV Golf will also perform at this year's edition, and their arrival is already causing reactions in the public.
Curtis Strange, an experienced golf figure, spoke to ESPN about the arrival of LIV Golfer, emphasizing the difference in the atmosphere.
Strange feels that most LIV Golfers miss the feeling they had on the PGA Tour.
Ive said this for how many years now, three now, that the guys coming from LIV, in their atmosphere in which they play their tournaments, this is a different animal at Augusta National and the four majors that they come over for the year.
I think they miss it. I think some relish in it, and I think they come and play well. It doesnt mean they will, but I think they miss the atmosphere."- he said, as quoted by The Golfing Gazette.
Curtis Strange: think they miss the energy from the people
He continues, saying that most probably lack the energy they felt on the PGA Tour. Many label LIV Golf as a competition that carries as much excitement factor as the PGA Tour, but the leaders of this Tour don't agree with that.
The PGA Tour, of course, has more followers and a larger fan base, given its tradition and history.
However, LIV Golfers will hardly admit how different it is to play on the Saudi-backed Tour for many reasons.
Strange, on the other hand, does not want to minimize the chances of famous golfers from the controversial Tour, believing that they can make history at the Masters this year.
I think they miss the energy from the people, the environment, the other players. You gain great energy during the week, especially during those down times in a round from the people.
I think they really look forward to this a great deal. Now, can they harness that and project and still execute the shots is another story."- he concluded.
It will be quite interesting to see how far individuals from the 'rival' Tour can go, and whether this is their chance to convince the world once again that LIV has quality golfers.
