Fri Apr 11 15:30:00 UTC 2025: **Golf Legend Faldo Slams LIV Golf’s No-Cut Format, Questions Business Model**

**London, UK** – Six-time major winner Nick Faldo has launched another scathing attack on LIV Golf, criticizing its no-cut format and questioning the league’s financial sustainability. In an interview with TalkSport, Faldo asserted that the guaranteed paydays have softened LIV golfers, removing the pressure and thrill of competition inherent in traditional golf.

“The fear of failure is just as powerful as the quest to win,” Faldo stated. “When you’re on a fail-free tour, you can’t fail. It makes you go soft. I think some of those players have gone soft.”

Faldo’s criticism extends beyond the playing format. He questioned the viability of LIV Golf’s business model, pointing out that relatively unknown players are earning exorbitant sums while not significantly impacting viewership. He referred to LIV golfers as “the luckiest things in the world,” highlighting the substantial financial rewards received regardless of performance.

This latest critique follows previous statements by Faldo expressing skepticism about LIV Golf’s impact on the game. He previously questioned its claimed goal of growing golf and pointed to low television ratings, even comparing them unfavorably to pickleball viewership. While acknowledging players’ right to choose their career path, he maintains his concern over the long-term effects of LIV Golf’s approach.

The PGA Tour’s adoption of no-cut events in several tournaments has also been noted by Faldo, although he did not directly comment on this aspect in the recent TalkSport interview. The debate continues as to the impact of both LIV Golf’s model and the PGA Tour’s adaptations on the future of professional golf.

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