I don't follow it all as you do but Rahm i reckon is spot on on the 72 holes. Course, as well as the money another reason to go LIV for, specially the top guys, was that they didn't have to travel as much, so could spend more time with family. So LIV in attempting to be more like the PGA, IF the Saudis are interested in going there, might run into some grumbles from their top players if they have to play more. I forget how may many each of the comps puts on.
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