Driving Forward: An Exclusive with MENA TOUR Commissioner David Spencer
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In this episode, we delve into the world of golf with David Spencer, Commissioner of the MENA Tour. David shares his journey from working with Australia's richest man, Kerry Packer, to fostering the growth of golf in the Middle East. He recounts the iconic moment of Tiger Woods hitting off the Burj Al Arab, which shifted the focus of professional golf from Europe to the Middle East. The conversation then pivots to the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) system. David discusses the challenges faced by the LIV players in receiving world ranking points and passionately shares his mission to advocate for their recognition. He emphasizes the importance of the OWGR in the golf industry and concludes with his stance on how it should proceed with the award of points, underscoring his belief that LIV players rightfully deserve world ranking points. MENA Tour Contact info: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube ----- Figuring It Out: A Golf Podcast - Daniel Badaracco, Figuring It Out Media Produced by Figuring It Out Media For Business Inquiries Contact: [email protected] Figuring It Out: A Golf Podcast is Available on All Podcast Platforms --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiogolfpod/support
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