Saudi Arabia’s Plan to Conquer Global Golf

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Wendover Productions

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Animation led by Josh Sherrington
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@Crystallin__
@Crystallin__ 9 місяців тому
Petition to rename this video “The Golf War”:
@KodakYarr
@KodakYarr 9 місяців тому
Or "Saudi Arabias Golf War"
@sklitterbeer106
@sklitterbeer106 9 місяців тому
I second this :p
@ducksdog9996
@ducksdog9996 9 місяців тому
Absolute perfection
@dogcarman
@dogcarman 9 місяців тому
Thirded. Brilliant.
@nerenahd
@nerenahd 9 місяців тому
😂
@thePronto
@thePronto 9 місяців тому
That was actually a pretty impressive piece of journalism, presenting a story of which the surface has only been scratched in the mainstream media. And only a passing reference to the airline industry. Kudos.
@aalokjoshi6839
@aalokjoshi6839 9 місяців тому
It’s Wendover the man never misses!
@Chorweiler
@Chorweiler 9 місяців тому
Damn
@capricciocrypto
@capricciocrypto 9 місяців тому
I think the Formula One references are compensating for something.
@emieelreegis4505
@emieelreegis4505 9 місяців тому
as saudi most of what he say not true
@axeavier
@axeavier 9 місяців тому
@@emieelreegis4505 what parts in particular arent true? Could you be specific
@TimeBucks
@TimeBucks 9 місяців тому
You make the most interesting videos.
@poetrylovers9726
@poetrylovers9726 9 місяців тому
Nice
@BOBYGAME420
@BOBYGAME420 9 місяців тому
Good
@Muhammadkamran265
@Muhammadkamran265 9 місяців тому
Good
@rashidsatti8263
@rashidsatti8263 9 місяців тому
nice
@supriyanto8401
@supriyanto8401 9 місяців тому
Thumbs up
@jackcampbell8380
@jackcampbell8380 9 місяців тому
I wish your video portrayed the hypocrisy of the PGA more accurately. It was absolutely unbelievable how Monahan acted. Rory Mcilroy called himself the sacrificial lamb for the PGA for how they fooled him. Really shameful.
@ethanfields3853
@ethanfields3853 9 місяців тому
Aj
@ZappyRedstone
@ZappyRedstone 9 місяців тому
Agreed
@etrestre9403
@etrestre9403 9 місяців тому
I don't care
@Ra1d_danois
@Ra1d_danois 9 місяців тому
@@etrestre9403 Who care that you care?
@etrestre9403
@etrestre9403 9 місяців тому
@@Ra1d_danois u do
@nicolasho7664
@nicolasho7664 9 місяців тому
Great video, but should have definitely included their entrance into global football, especially this summer.
@yeetmaster9010
@yeetmaster9010 9 місяців тому
I think that's big enough for it's own video
@billybob4159
@billybob4159 9 місяців тому
Ok
@westrim
@westrim 9 місяців тому
Remember, this video was probably in the middle of production when Half as Interesting did their 400 video milestone video and noted how badly sports videos do with the core audience.
@tomsko863
@tomsko863 9 місяців тому
In a few months you can check and see how the view count compares to the rest of Wendover's videos.
@jsdp
@jsdp 9 місяців тому
@@tomsko863 I feel a decent title/thumbnail combo would make this a lot more popular. I clicked on it because it is Wendover and knew it would be high quality, but this is definitely a lot bigger than just a 'golf' video.
@somark28
@somark28 9 місяців тому
This is definitely beyond just golf. The primary is Saudi propaganda campaign and how they’re doing it. This is just the first and most apparent example
@sophiedowney1077
@sophiedowney1077 9 місяців тому
I don't give a crap about golf, but I do care about what Saudi Arabia is doing. Usually whatever Saudi Arabia is doing is what you would expect a bunch of out of touch rich people to do. It's fun to watch (although a little scary knowing that a nation with this human rights record is getting footholds in so many industries)
@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721
@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 9 місяців тому
This is all part of Wendover Productions's plan to conquer sports. Watch out, Prince Mohammed. Sam Denby is going to be the next big kingpin.
@mattcolver1
@mattcolver1 9 місяців тому
Don't expect to see Jet Lag the Game across Saudi Arabia any time soon.
@zeruzio1345
@zeruzio1345 9 місяців тому
Everybody has a price. Next season you'll see Ben, Adam and Sam racing Ferraris down the streets of Riyadh.
@kacpersawczak9477
@kacpersawczak9477 9 місяців тому
​@@zeruzio1345Ben can't get drunk 0/10
@zeruzio1345
@zeruzio1345 9 місяців тому
@@kacpersawczak9477 if the Saudis make Ben stay sober, we riot. That is a step too far!
@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721
@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 9 місяців тому
It's gonna be Crime Spree: Saudi Arabia. The game is to simply exercise basic liberties that are atrociously outlawed in Saudi Arabia.
@user-ed6hd9yj7x
@user-ed6hd9yj7x 8 місяців тому
@@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721are the basic liberties drinking, doing drugs, raping, and mass shooting ?
@NewsMoto
@NewsMoto 9 місяців тому
Damn, this is hard sports journalism for Wendover. Takes a lot of research and balls to create this. Keep it up!
@lusanic9288
@lusanic9288 8 місяців тому
16:04 is United Kingdom and UK not the same thing ?
@bearwolfable
@bearwolfable 8 місяців тому
yes@@lusanic9288
@devanman7920
@devanman7920 7 місяців тому
What balls does it take?
@ericheld8009
@ericheld8009 9 місяців тому
I was an engineer at a company that built trailers for golf equipment companies that toured around with the PGA. Shortly before I left we were quoting a fleet of golf simulator trailers that were intended to tour around saudi arabia and teach people the basics of golf because they were trying to make it popular there
@user-ph8dj8xb9v
@user-ph8dj8xb9v 5 місяців тому
no you weren’t
@GuyGamer1
@GuyGamer1 5 місяців тому
​@@user-ph8dj8xb9vI've worked on food trucks that got shipped there all the way from Canada. Someone working on a golf simulator for a Saudi Arabian client is absolutely believable.
@bababababababa6124
@bababababababa6124 9 місяців тому
This is the only channel that can get people to watch a 20 min video on anything Golf related 😂
@tombo416
@tombo416 9 місяців тому
EDP deserves to be in jail, but the one thing he ever said that I agree with is that Golf shouldn’t even be considered a sport
@mnm5165
@mnm5165 9 місяців тому
@@tombo416 jacking off > golf 🤣
@yourfriendlyneighborhoodin1559
@yourfriendlyneighborhoodin1559 9 місяців тому
Evolution offers humanity a future as dirt, why would anyone want to see that proven true? God does not owe us any more evidence. He demonstrated his creative power and genius to all mankind by making this gigantic planet full of amazing creatures on which he has placed us. We live here with the clear knowledge that our stay is temporary. Also, No one is wondering what God requires from us. He requires us to do what is right. He placed a conscience in our minds which clearly warns us before we take wicked actions/make selfish choices. He offers us mercy for sins(the times when we have violated that conscience.) Surrender while you can.
@yourfriendlyneighborhoodin1559
@yourfriendlyneighborhoodin1559 9 місяців тому
How do you get to hell? Very simple: claim that you're innocent. How do you get to heaven? Very simple: Admit that you're not Innocent, you're guilty and ask for mercy. How to know if you're guilty or not? Simply: Compare your life to the Ten Commandments God gave you in the Bible. Everyone agrees that if people followed the ten commandments there would be no need for governments or police. Do not lie. Do not steal. Do not commit adultery. Do not insult God by using his name as a cuss word. There are six more but let's just leave it at that. How many lies have you told in your life? Have you ever taken anything that didn't belong to you? Jesus said, if you look at a women lustfully you've already committed adultery in your heart with that woman. How many times a day do you do that? Do you use God's name as a cuss word? Would you do that with your own mother's name? If you answer these questions honestly you know that you're guilty. God can justly punish you and send you to hell. Ask him for mercy. His name is Jesus. It's as simple as this, The Ten Commandments are called the moral law. You and I broke God's laws. Jesus paid the fine. The fine is death. Ezekiel 18:20 - "The soul who sins shall die." That's why Jesus had to die on the cross for our sins. This is why God is able to give us Mercy. Option A. You die for your own sins. Option B. Ask for mercy and accept that Jesus died on the cross for you. ❤ *Honest questions are welcome.*
@paladro
@paladro 9 місяців тому
i just came to shit directly on the golf... so you are wrong, didnt' finish 1 minute video.
@brennenhorton2493
@brennenhorton2493 9 місяців тому
Me at the beginning: "What is this sports video, I don't care about sports. I trust you Wendover, what is this?" Me at the end: "Everyone needs to watch this."
@evan
@evan 9 місяців тому
I know some UKpostsrs who were paid £30,000+ to go to Saudi Arabia and post some instagrams from there, but God it made me feel sick. Really brought home how corruptive the power of money
@manaatti27
@manaatti27 9 місяців тому
I've seen those stories as well. Make vlogs, travel vlogs (same thing kinda), post stories that youre visiting, take videos on a yacht etc etc. Disgusting in my opinion but money rules...
@anonymousejones8742
@anonymousejones8742 9 місяців тому
Why the hell are y’all so sad about it?? It’s called PR and marketing?? If Louis Vuitton or any other brand paid some actors/models/whatever to advertise would you be sad about that?? It’s literally marketing, if that upsets you then idk what to tell you
@dr.woozie7500
@dr.woozie7500 9 місяців тому
@@anonymousejones8742 Nobody would advocate for Saudi regime if it wasn't for oil money, let's be honest. There are people who are genuinely interested in a product, and people who have no connection to it. Saudi has no golfing tradition as well.
@John_Smith_86
@John_Smith_86 9 місяців тому
What is so corrupt if their photos are real and not staged? I would love a sponsored and paid tour to SA, specially if my photos can be real
@John_Smith_86
@John_Smith_86 9 місяців тому
@@dr.woozie7500 They may not willingly advocate for SA, but surely they would advocate for the fancy things they were treated to while at SA, yea?
@suomeaboo
@suomeaboo 9 місяців тому
Wendover Productions and Real Life Lore releasing two long videos about Saudi Arabia just days apart is something to see.
@TowerGuy
@TowerGuy 9 місяців тому
But as always Wendover's video is superior and not tedious
@faisalyousef2764
@faisalyousef2764 9 місяців тому
Clearly both were paid to spread such inaccurate information
@blazer7731
@blazer7731 8 місяців тому
@@faisalyousef2764ok Faisal. Make a counter argument to the “inaccuracies”
@timetodestination9538
@timetodestination9538 9 місяців тому
That is the same exact argument when US support China to join WTO at 2001. That time the politician argue let China join WTO, with more influence form the Western money and culture into China, will eventually make China improve on human right. 22 years had passed and the result is absolutely devastating, not to mentions the current situation at Hong Kong. The PGA is just finding an excuse for themselves and I believe time will prove they are absolutely on the wrong side of the history.
@dapp5574
@dapp5574 9 місяців тому
The first thing I thought about it is how the NBA treated the Hong Kong situation. It was China influencing the NBA not the other way around.
@KevinFields777
@KevinFields777 9 місяців тому
I'd argue that the WTO was the right move because of the fact that China was going to push into becoming a global economic power with or without the blessing of the US, and this gives the US and many EU nations more of a say in just how fairly international trade is conducted. Had they not, 20 years down the road it's likely that China is the dominant, if not exclusive, trading partner for nearly every country south of the Equator, and many of them now in major debt or forced into deals hosting Chinese military outposts.
@daniel11111
@daniel11111 9 місяців тому
What is the ‘situation’ in China? Kicking out the thieving Brits who stole the island because they wanted to import opium into China?
@olnnn
@olnnn 9 місяців тому
Well it's a more general thing, we've created a system where everything in the west can be bought and sold if you have enough money, and politicians care more about helping their business partners hide money, evade taxes and protect assets than national security which of course dictators and oligarchs take advantage of.
@Homer-OJ-Simpson
@Homer-OJ-Simpson 9 місяців тому
@timetodestination,The major difference is that it actually did work on some countries back then so China joining WTO in order to improve human rights had some merits. But now we see autocrats not budging so PGA of course is finding an excuse. We already know from the past 20 years that autocrats no longer change. Now, it still works on occasion but it has to be countries/govts that require support from international organization. Saudi Arabia & Russia primarly export natural resources thus they can find buyers ANYWHERE in the world. And China has such a big domestic market that the international community also needs them.
@janvanhoyk8375
@janvanhoyk8375 9 місяців тому
UAE is sportswashing through cycling, as is bahrain currently. despite having very little cycling tradition, their names are on two of the top 3 teams at Tour de France this year
@insertnamehere5809
@insertnamehere5809 9 місяців тому
They also own Manchester City
@RealFahimReza
@RealFahimReza 9 місяців тому
what about frances ongoing financial and military colonialism in west africa, is that sportswashing if france particaptes in sports or is it sportswashing only when non western countries that do it? possibly nothing more than a superiority complex of the highest order
@dr.woozie7500
@dr.woozie7500 9 місяців тому
@@RealFahimReza Calm down, Fahim. The Saudi paycheck is already on its way. France has had a history of international sport before the modern era, they have never systematically bought entire sports clubs, so by definition it can't be sportswashing.
@rodrigojds
@rodrigojds 9 місяців тому
@@RealFahimReza we're not talking about France are we? If you feel so strongly about France please feel free to make a video about how evil they are and make whatever comments you want.
@RealFahimReza
@RealFahimReza 9 місяців тому
@@rodrigojds 🤡
@dkaloger5720
@dkaloger5720 9 місяців тому
The thumbnail is Galaxy brain . You made the Saudi flag from the shadow of a pole .
@magical_blue
@magical_blue 9 місяців тому
it's offinsive you should never but shahada on the ground
@ghostdawg527
@ghostdawg527 9 місяців тому
@@magical_blue it’s a shadow of it
@JoeOvercoat
@JoeOvercoat 9 місяців тому
@@magical_blueexplain please.
@jamesharding3459
@jamesharding3459 5 місяців тому
When I first skimmed the title, my brain tried to spellcheck “Golf” to “Oil.”
@fyt54321
@fyt54321 9 місяців тому
Sam is clearly not going to be visiting Saudi Arabia any decade soon. He should probably stay away from Saudi embassies and consulates also. Well done, thoughtful report as usual!
@magical_blue
@magical_blue 9 місяців тому
I like sam I watch all his channels even subscribed to nebula but when it comes to Saudi Arabia he just gets it 80 correct 20 wrong and that's makes allot of different it feels like just bashing some wierd shit
@AmyDentata
@AmyDentata 9 місяців тому
love all these Very Real People in the replies
@John_Smith_86
@John_Smith_86 9 місяців тому
SA! So wonderful you will never leave!!!
@christaylor9095
@christaylor9095 9 місяців тому
​@@magical_bluetotally objective criticism on your part? Where was he incorrectly bashing?
@Myanmartiger921
@Myanmartiger921 9 місяців тому
@@magical_bluestill good enough
@iLukeBateson
@iLukeBateson 9 місяців тому
Great and really informative video Sam. Had no idea about any of this. And didn't expect to ever see my local football club (NUFC) in a Wendover video!
@Nooticus
@Nooticus 9 місяців тому
Definitely one of your best video essays in a while. Great job!
@oantran8060
@oantran8060 9 місяців тому
ok
@stateofmissouri5651
@stateofmissouri5651 9 місяців тому
Solid journalism on something I didnt have the full picture on.
@RecklessFables
@RecklessFables 9 місяців тому
In Frank Herbert's Dune, each of the ruling families owns shares in the CHOAM corporation. Their power comes from the shares they own. I feel like I'm watching this play out in real time.
@aalokjoshi6839
@aalokjoshi6839 9 місяців тому
Dune is largely based off of the oil kingdoms of the gulf! Herbert even said so himself.
@watchm4ker
@watchm4ker 9 місяців тому
@@aalokjoshi6839 More specifically - remember, he was writing Dune in the 60s - western exploitation and colonial oppression of the middle-east.
@alexv3357
@alexv3357 9 місяців тому
@@watchm4ker There's also a great deal based on the Russian conquest of the Caucasus region a century prior, including the Fremen's love for knives, and the notion that killing the point lacks artistry. Herbert's central inspiration came from Lesley Blanch's The Sabres of Paradise, which is a masterful epic about the warrior Shamyl's struggle against the Tsar's armies and his quest to unify the warring tribes of Dagestan and beyond
@nathancortes3722
@nathancortes3722 9 місяців тому
If you win at Liv Golf, you are awarded a free "consultation" at the Saudi Arabian embassy of your choosing.
@alexandermold8586
@alexandermold8586 9 місяців тому
And if you lose, you also get a consult to not lose next time. It costs an arm and a leg though
@bababababababa6124
@bababababababa6124 9 місяців тому
So this is their plan all along… to conquer golf with Ronaldo and Benzema 😮
@nealrigga6969
@nealrigga6969 9 місяців тому
Penaldo may as well play golf 💀
@tombo416
@tombo416 9 місяців тому
@@nealrigga6969 Pepsi fans be like
@SuperJolla84
@SuperJolla84 9 місяців тому
@@nealrigga6969 pplease dont bring that fanboy shit here. i follow to many sports pages to see this shit on a video like this
@mnm5165
@mnm5165 9 місяців тому
@@nealrigga6969 this guys name 😭😭
@yourfriendlyneighborhoodin1559
@yourfriendlyneighborhoodin1559 9 місяців тому
Evolution offers humanity a future as dirt, why would anyone want to see that proven true? God does not owe us any more evidence. He demonstrated his creative power and genius to all mankind by making this gigantic planet full of amazing creatures on which he has placed us. We live here with the clear knowledge that our stay is temporary. Also, No one is wondering what God requires from us. He requires us to do what is right. He placed a conscience in our minds which clearly warns us before we take wicked actions/make selfish choices. He offers us mercy for sins(the times when we have violated that conscience.) Surrender while you can.
@curtisweaver4139
@curtisweaver4139 9 місяців тому
Ad placement at 16:36 was wonderful "The PGA announced something that no one saw coming - The Henson AL13 Razor is a razor that you buy once and own for life" Turns out the Henson guy sounds quite similar to Sam
@jackevansevo
@jackevansevo 9 місяців тому
I guess we're not going to be getting a jetlag episode in Saudi anytime soon
@ntlespino
@ntlespino 9 місяців тому
That's going to be a "Locked Up Abroad"
@fluffyjello
@fluffyjello 9 місяців тому
There's mostly only F1 here that's mentioned from the Saudi's arms in Motorsports. In F1, they sponsor through Saudi Aramco; In Formula E, they sponsor through SABIC; NEOM could be argued to be one of these sponsors too. Sponsoring a team in Formula E, and some events in Extreme E. Their publicity game is in sports. All kinds of sports.
@anhuman7022
@anhuman7022 9 місяців тому
They have a race in Jeddah also
@MA-rf6bu
@MA-rf6bu 3 місяці тому
Good. That means they’re evolving in the sports sector
@skFriberg
@skFriberg 9 місяців тому
This is without a doubt one of the best, most impressive and informative piece of journalism I've ever seen. Well done, Sam. Kudos to you!
@photographybya7602
@photographybya7602 9 місяців тому
You make the most interesting videos. I always enjoy them. Thank you.
@JamesPhieffer
@JamesPhieffer 9 місяців тому
That whole "engagement leads to freedom" thesis worked out so well with China... 🙄
@jlee4039
@jlee4039 9 місяців тому
My thoughts precisely
@WalrusFPGA
@WalrusFPGA 9 місяців тому
Thanks for covering this. I would like to see a future look into the E-Sports angle there also, as the Saudis pour tons of money into gaming tournaments and buying gaming companies like SNK outright in recent years. The main export in SA used to be oil, and now it seems to be the endless well of money they now have.
@AL-lh2ht
@AL-lh2ht 9 місяців тому
Esports is much, much cheaper to buy them traditional sports, the gulf states love video game (no joke gaming is huge there), and it’s because individual members just like video games and want to invest in video games.
@davidvaxo6667
@davidvaxo6667 9 місяців тому
E sports is declining anyways, unlike normal sports it’s very hard to advertise to normal people who have no interest in gaming. I mean how hard Is it to consider that most people won’t really be interested in watching a bunch of nerd smash their keys on keyboard for entertainment.
@iagree4686
@iagree4686 9 місяців тому
@@davidvaxo6667 the industry is growing and is still projected to grow
@davidvaxo6667
@davidvaxo6667 9 місяців тому
@@iagree4686 growing doesn’t mean sustainable, major leagues are going bankrupt and e sports players are asking for millions while not creating all that much profit or viewership. It’s a stereotypical dying niche that has almost finished up it investor’s funds.
@Gaunerchen
@Gaunerchen 9 місяців тому
They also completely own ESL which is very big in CSGO, and other E-sport shooters
@valentindegen
@valentindegen 9 місяців тому
Many thanks for telling this story to a non-golf audience
@rvids20
@rvids20 9 місяців тому
It's so sad that after one 20 minute video Sam will never be invited to the Saudia Arabian Gran Prix. I guess he'll have to stick to the parking lot Miami marina instead of worrying about terrorist attacks on the track, how tragic. Great video.
@themapoe
@themapoe 9 місяців тому
The Saudis will invite Sam because they want to give him the Khashoggi special.
@MustachioFurioso9134
@MustachioFurioso9134 9 місяців тому
It's Florida...they're on track to be just like their partners in Saudi...lol
@JoeOvercoat
@JoeOvercoat 9 місяців тому
The Saudi track is a joke, so no big loss
@daveandrew589
@daveandrew589 9 місяців тому
There's an old saying that 'every man has his price'. Never believe that golf (or any other pro 'sport') has been about anything other than money. Yet another good reason to invest into renewable energy. Take away the petro-dollars, and the whole thing dies. Then golfers can go back to what they're best at, which is watching grass grow.
@farhadali7707
@farhadali7707 9 місяців тому
Funny part is golf nations are the biggest investers in renewable energy
@JoeOvercoat
@JoeOvercoat 9 місяців тому
@@farhadali7707Not for the sake of golf.
@bosandzeros
@bosandzeros 9 місяців тому
Do you really believe that the current state of technology of renewable energy is aiming at anything else other than PROFIT? Do you really believe that electric cars solve the problem of air pollution ON PLANET? Or that we will be able to produce enough batteries, solar power plants, wind generators, etc. to achieve green agenda goals ? I am afraid that business is also just investors' greed with no intention to help the world.
@paulstransportandmore
@paulstransportandmore 9 місяців тому
I love your videos, and this is a really interesting topic that I've been curious about in recent months.
@klausunder8876
@klausunder8876 9 місяців тому
that thumbnail is amazing
@magical_blue
@magical_blue 9 місяців тому
it's offinsive the shahada should not be put on the ground
@the-pink-hacker
@the-pink-hacker 9 місяців тому
Your variety of content always exceeds my expectations. Keep up the good work!
@genethebean7597
@genethebean7597 9 місяців тому
UK: So nice you gotta say it twice
@abolmiamenx4
@abolmiamenx4 9 місяців тому
Great video Sam, your videos are somehow incredibly inspiring
@armadillolover99
@armadillolover99 7 місяців тому
Another example of the Saudis stranglehold on Formula One is Saudi Aramco’s sponsorship of both the series itself and Aston Martin’s F1 team. And I’m sure they were a big reason for the new rule instituted by the FIA (the governing body for most major international motorsports) for this season that pretty much bans F1 drivers from speaking out against the regimes of host countries, with the potential consequence of being suspended from events or even excluded from the championship entirely.
@AmyDentata
@AmyDentata 9 місяців тому
Appreciate all the Very Real People rushing in to do PR in the comments. Very authentic
@anartapoashan5714
@anartapoashan5714 9 місяців тому
Refreshing change from the usual Western bots
@Jaydoff
@Jaydoff 9 місяців тому
Definetly not bots with broken English that the people in the replies somehow understood.
@Nawaf-qk9mu
@Nawaf-qk9mu 9 місяців тому
Yall are genuinely silly, no wonder you're all so ignorant about how Saudi actually is. When it's population tells you what it's actually like, yall just dismiss it as "lol bot accounts xd".
@John_Smith_86
@John_Smith_86 9 місяців тому
Or... maybe people are perfectly fine with the notion of supporting a evil regime? Specially when money is being sponsored to those entertainers featured? This is business, no?
@Myanmartiger921
@Myanmartiger921 9 місяців тому
@@John_Smith_86nah oil money bots are here
@zacharykarlton8823
@zacharykarlton8823 9 місяців тому
As someone who is very much into golf and has followed this LIV golf thing from the very start this was a well done video. A lot of ppl get the timeline facts mixed up this was clearly a researched video. Hats off
@andrewbenge2040
@andrewbenge2040 9 місяців тому
The drew v Roman was part for the Saudi show, but wwe is also giving Roman a huge long reign, for record reasons.
@BookMarkDavis
@BookMarkDavis 9 місяців тому
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 Saudi Arabia's live golf Investments plans to establish 10 new Marquee professional golf tournaments with $200 million backing from the Saudi Sovereign wealth fund. 01:09 PGA Tour's pay structure only rewards winners, creating challenges for middle and back-of-the-pack golfers who must pay their own expenses. 03:15 Rumors and tension build as PGA Tour players consider defection to the new Saudi-backed golf league, causing concerns for the established tour. 04:49 Live Golf Invitational announced, offering convenient locations, less stress, and higher prize money compared to the PGA Tour. 10:52 WWE faces controversy with its events in Saudi Arabia, including an alleged hostage incident and criticism over supporting a repressive regime. 13:13 Saudi Arabia's repressive policies, human rights abuses, and involvement in the Yemeni conflict raise global concerns. 19:27 Saudi Arabia's entry into sports is part of its larger strategy to reorient itself as a diversified modern economy and gain international recognition. 21:15 Engagement with Western sports leagues raises ethical questions about legitimizing Saudi Arabia without real progress on human rights issues.
@hrsmp
@hrsmp 9 місяців тому
Thanks ChatGPT
@crazymilan93
@crazymilan93 9 місяців тому
These are spoilers, not a quick takeaway for navigation
@CandleWisp
@CandleWisp 9 місяців тому
​@@crazymilan93This is a documentary, there's nothing to spoil.
@BookMarkDavis
@BookMarkDavis 9 місяців тому
@@CandleWisp Thank you, I didn't know how to respond to them in a positive way lol
@BookMarkDavis
@BookMarkDavis 9 місяців тому
@@hrsmp You know it, still helped out 84 people
@KnightsWithoutATable
@KnightsWithoutATable 9 місяців тому
With golf, Saudi Arabia wanted access to some of the wealthy fans and clubs associated with the sport.
@itspossible2015
@itspossible2015 9 місяців тому
Bravo for tackling this subject.
@Hman202
@Hman202 9 місяців тому
absolute banger as always, Wendover.
@rowen5435
@rowen5435 9 місяців тому
"The Golf Countries"
@mnm5165
@mnm5165 9 місяців тому
Badum tss
@Homer-OJ-Simpson
@Homer-OJ-Simpson 9 місяців тому
NYT The Daily podcast has an interesting episode on this but it's mostly focused on the players/PGA. I love that I now get to see more from Saudi Arabia sides and their goals. The whole WWE thing, especially blocking the flight of wrestlers from leaving, was interesting part I had never heard of.
@JoeOvercoat
@JoeOvercoat 9 місяців тому
Their goal is to play you for a sucker.
@briangasser973
@briangasser973 9 місяців тому
If you wont pump enough energy domestically or use the Canadian tar sands, you are going to be buying Saudi oil, especially after you wont buy Iranian, Venezuelan, or Russian crude.
@Homer-OJ-Simpson
@Homer-OJ-Simpson 9 місяців тому
@@briangasser973 oil is an international commodity. There are many producers and almost everyone is a buyer. It means you aren't necessarily buying Saudi Oil but you are effected by Saudi oil
@shaun7163
@shaun7163 8 місяців тому
Best video you’ve ever done, well done Wendover Team
@matthewboyer4212
@matthewboyer4212 9 місяців тому
Congrats on trending!
@sitrilko
@sitrilko 9 місяців тому
A similar thing may be waiting for the world for e-sports. Dota seems like it'll head in a similar direction, with Valve downscaling their pro circuit while KSA has just hosted the biggest non-Valve event in years.
@historynerd37
@historynerd37 9 місяців тому
I appreciate your reframe of the situation as SA "faking it until they make it" and asking ourselves when they encroach on other sports whether it's right to allow them the opportunity to fake decent human rights, political rights, etc. before they have actually made those changes and improved the lives of their people.
@Nawaf-qk9mu
@Nawaf-qk9mu 9 місяців тому
Don't worry about their people, we love it here.
@gus29361
@gus29361 9 місяців тому
​@Nawaf-qk9mu the slaves aren't technically saudi so I guess you're right.
@AmyDentata
@AmyDentata 9 місяців тому
It's "entertaining" watching all the propaganda accounts show up to do PR for them
@Nawaf-qk9mu
@Nawaf-qk9mu 9 місяців тому
@@gus29361 For one, Qatar isn't Saudi, and for another, most immigrant workers here get money enough to provide for their entire family back home, they're not forced to come here, if they want to leave they can, and those who aren't or can't, it's not legal and whoever is doing that to them would be liable to serious punishment.
@Nawaf-qk9mu
@Nawaf-qk9mu 9 місяців тому
@@AmyDentata I'm a regular ass dude man, what the fuck do you mean.
@Nooticus
@Nooticus 9 місяців тому
Not even watched the video yet, but whoever designed this thumbnail (Simon Buckmaster) deserves some sort of award!!
@luckyswartz
@luckyswartz 9 місяців тому
I hope there can be a sequel to this with all the new football/soccer signings
@michealoflaherty1265
@michealoflaherty1265 9 місяців тому
Did you see what Saudi offered for Mbappé? $300m to PSG and $700m to Cillian for 1 year. 😱😱😱
@sonneh86
@sonneh86 9 місяців тому
​@@michealoflaherty1265but he rejected. I don't really like him, but rejecting that much money really shows character
@DukeFryer123
@DukeFryer123 9 місяців тому
@@sonneh86 he is still young enough that a season in the unknown Saudi league could have an genuinely negative effect on his career. The scary thing though is players in their prime are going for big fees and big wages - Ruben Neves left wolves and he is like 25. Benzema, Henderson, Mahrez, Kante. This is such a huge disruptor in football it is going to outshine golf, formula 1 and wwe five fold.
@rijuvenate
@rijuvenate 9 місяців тому
Sportwashing will always continue to be a thing. Its up to us fans to speak out and loud about this
@KwabenaAgyemanLipsy
@KwabenaAgyemanLipsy 9 місяців тому
I always enjoy your videos.... this one came at the perfect time with regards to the Saudi pro league's proposal to Mbappe
@Alec_Reaper
@Alec_Reaper 9 місяців тому
He thankfully rejected them and chose a actual elite team
@etrestre9403
@etrestre9403 9 місяців тому
He was always gonna reject that offer, it was a joke
@alanwu2213
@alanwu2213 9 місяців тому
@@Alec_Reaper Agreed. It would have been a travesty for him to choose money over his career at such a young age.
@jasonscott526
@jasonscott526 9 місяців тому
Big ups to to you, Wendover, who makes his living and personally seems to care a lot about the ability to travel, for taking Saudi Arabia off your list of potential destinations.
@TimBryan
@TimBryan 9 місяців тому
Would love a season of Jet Lag in the Middle East. Whoever gets arrested first loses!
@PEDROANTONIOAULARBOXEO
@PEDROANTONIOAULARBOXEO 9 місяців тому
excelente video ,debería compartirse mas la información sobre todo en los deportistas .... muy informativo
@VaraNiN
@VaraNiN 9 місяців тому
Good video, but @15:40 you could have least given a mention to the UAE with a score of 18, Qatar with 25 and Brunei with 28 (and maybe even Hong Kong with 42 and Singapore with 47)
@wolfman030110
@wolfman030110 9 місяців тому
Please look into how the Saudis are also cornering global football(soccer).
@insertnamehere5809
@insertnamehere5809 9 місяців тому
Look at what they've done with Newcastle United & the players they've brought into the Saudi domestic league ⚽
@thenotoriousner
@thenotoriousner 9 місяців тому
And he didn't even talk about the Premier League's problem with Saudi Arabia.
@patrickreuber5422
@patrickreuber5422 9 місяців тому
Great Video as always, thank you!
@timothymclean
@timothymclean 9 місяців тому
I can do normal golf at home. If they don't set up a golf course where you have to hit a ball between two skyscrapers, then what's the point?
@JustCaden
@JustCaden 9 місяців тому
Do you think all golf courses are the same? A public course in your neighborhood is a very different experience then a expensive private club
@JustAnswers359
@JustAnswers359 9 місяців тому
No one in Saudi Arabia ever plays golf. They did this for nothing but sportwashing in the US
@chillingcammy1877
@chillingcammy1877 9 місяців тому
this one's all over the map and I love it
@Agent_Pineapples
@Agent_Pineapples 8 місяців тому
Whaat a great thumbnail, good job man love the videos!
@marvintpandroid2213
@marvintpandroid2213 9 місяців тому
LIV - Golf you can play once you have washed all that blood of your hands
@justcallmeSheriff
@justcallmeSheriff 9 місяців тому
Like you brought up, this issue of Saudi legitimacy mirrors US military support and aid for the nation. So long as the US refuses to hold them accountable for 9/11 and the spread of extremist ideologies, I don't expect private corporations to be moral actors in place of the US. The public are going to have to swallow the harsh reality of how many authoritarian governments the US supports through aid and arms sales, since we are incapable of compelling our politicians to meaningfully address perceived morality issues on the international stage.
@freeparking301
@freeparking301 9 місяців тому
In the United States it’s funny how many people are supposedly Anti-Shariah law but yet support laws that are basically Christianity’s version of it. And then there are those who just straight show you their hand by what countries they deal with and what laws they support and what they’ll turn a blind eye to. It’s kinda like stopping terrorism by suspending all flights except for the private plane getting the Bin Laden family out of the US. Or making your first presidential visit to Saudi Arabia. Wait gotta think of an example for the left or else I’ll be biased…or NAFTA…there we go.
@The-Plaguefellow
@The-Plaguefellow 9 місяців тому
Woah-woah-woah! That would make America *the bad guys,* or at the very least *morally ambiguous* in comparison to other sovereign states! And True Americans™ *know* that America™ can do no wrong! Saying otherwise is Socialist/Communist action and would force True Americans™ to fund and arm a fundamentalist, ultra-conservative insurgency against you that will definitely not backfire on America™ the moment said insurgency accomplishes its goals!
@morganmedrano920
@morganmedrano920 9 місяців тому
Props to the thumbnail editor(s). 👏
@adolfocoy7516
@adolfocoy7516 9 місяців тому
The way he said Drew's name at 8:32
@tacitus6384
@tacitus6384 9 місяців тому
They're trying to buy their way into a good reputation.
@bubbledoubletrouble
@bubbledoubletrouble 9 місяців тому
21:29 “engagement with Western culture will propagate Western principles of human rights” Funny, they said that about a not-so-middle eastern country too
@aalokjoshi6839
@aalokjoshi6839 9 місяців тому
Bingo!
@kazisamir3411
@kazisamir3411 9 місяців тому
Working at the F1 2022 Saudi Arabia gp was the best thing ever. On the one hand you can see all the foreigners scared for their lives & on the other you can see all locals excited & going to the attacked storage tank location to take pictures & also seeing it in person. Jeddah Snapchat & twitter was bussing with pictures & videos of the fire. Also just remember that the attack ended up helping Saudi more than everything it was trying before.
@iamsheel
@iamsheel 8 місяців тому
I'm certain we didn't hear about that at all.
@ThinkingFootball
@ThinkingFootball 9 місяців тому
Great sports journalism and succinctly explained naunced situations - top work as always mate.
@stevemattero1471
@stevemattero1471 9 місяців тому
They gotta make a wolf-of-wallstreet style movie about this! The absolute audacity of the greed on display is amazing
@robertlee5456
@robertlee5456 9 місяців тому
This drama is far more entertaining than the sport itself.
@kyleturley7098
@kyleturley7098 2 дні тому
Norman having to buy his own ticket at the masters… shows the battle isn’t over yet.
@Paulkjoss
@Paulkjoss 9 місяців тому
If a man sees an atrocity, and it troubles him, pile dollars until the stack obscures his view, that he may have peace again.
@camjnz
@camjnz 9 місяців тому
15:58 "Saudi Arabia is similar to the UAE or United Kingdom or UK." I thought the UK was the United Kingdom 😅
@ryanair4713
@ryanair4713 9 місяців тому
16:01 The United Kingdom and UK aren't the same thing now?
@olimations
@olimations 9 місяців тому
yeah I noticed that, i recon he meant to say "United States and UK"
@adrianvandijk1896
@adrianvandijk1896 9 місяців тому
this guy really just finds a random topic and makes an interesting video on it
@caty863
@caty863 9 місяців тому
By these definitions you stated towards the end of the video, the *second* seems to be the most fundamental unit. It's thus a shame that a metric time has failed to stick, not thanks to lack of try by no other than Bonaparte himself.
@aaronwestley3239
@aaronwestley3239 9 місяців тому
I love this video so much i already watched it 5x!!
@TheSkulldan
@TheSkulldan 9 місяців тому
The country is taking big dips into Esports as well which is odd to see.
@jackstraw1919
@jackstraw1919 9 місяців тому
Thank you for uploading
@redwall1521
@redwall1521 9 місяців тому
not just golf, but soccer/football now.
@clubsandwich559
@clubsandwich559 9 місяців тому
try watching the sponsor segment on this one! it’s a nice one
@giacomowatson9044
@giacomowatson9044 9 місяців тому
when you love wendover AND golf >> thank you sam for making a video on the game i’m currently addicted to 😅
@baahcusegamer4530
@baahcusegamer4530 9 місяців тому
First they came for our oil [markets]. Then they took our golfing titles.
@Nawaf-qk9mu
@Nawaf-qk9mu 9 місяців тому
Your oil? Last I checked the oil we have comes from our own land.
@baahcusegamer4530
@baahcusegamer4530 9 місяців тому
@@Nawaf-qk9muyeah, I could have phrased that joke better. Updating to oil [markets]
@Nawaf-qk9mu
@Nawaf-qk9mu 9 місяців тому
@@baahcusegamer4530 If you don't want people to control certain parts of the market, maybe don't control all of international trade? Don't force us to live next to a neighbour who has no business being there. Don't force us to sit by while you invade our brothers in Iraq. Don't control who we trade with and who we don't? There's a disproportionate exertion of power- that's for sure - but you definitely shouldn't be the one complaining.
@fish_birb
@fish_birb 9 місяців тому
@@Nawaf-qk9mu Daily reminder that all of the autocratic Gulf States (and _especially_ Saudi Arabia) are enabled by yours truly the US of A as their proxies and allies in the Middle East.
@Myanmartiger921
@Myanmartiger921 9 місяців тому
@@Nawaf-qk9mumo offence take away the oil gas money and gulf states will be overrun by persia or turkey all the way to Egyptian borders. You would not exist without American defence.
@prettypic444
@prettypic444 8 місяців тому
whelp, there goes Jet Lagged: Saudi Arabia season!
@urIauber
@urIauber 9 місяців тому
9/10 video (point reduction only because i was hoping you would include the absolutely insane situation going on right now with football)
@arthuralford
@arthuralford 9 місяців тому
The Saudis don't care about their human rights image, believing it to be "a western obsession over nothing." What they do care about is money, and enticing businesses to work with them. Spending money on creating an image that fits their narrative-that Saudi Arabia is where you want to be for your company's future-is an investment.
@xyz-uw3ps
@xyz-uw3ps 9 місяців тому
This really seems like someone got the order to "conquer the gulf" and seriously misunderstood it.
@jkellyx1yahoo
@jkellyx1yahoo 9 місяців тому
One of the best thumbnails I've ever seen 👍
@j.mieses8139
@j.mieses8139 9 місяців тому
Well done!
@aalokjoshi6839
@aalokjoshi6839 9 місяців тому
The WWE example is exactly what’s going to happen to Ronaldo and co and the PGA golfers. If you join hands with a barbaric money rich iron fist theocratic backwater… don’t be surprised if you find your hand cut off.
@nehneh0073
@nehneh0073 9 місяців тому
Why don't you let the people lead their country the way they want? It's not because it doesn't align with your views that they shouldn't have a chance to be part of the international sport scene.
@aalokjoshi6839
@aalokjoshi6839 9 місяців тому
@@nehneh0073 did I say that Saudi shouldn’t lead the country the way they want? No. However, that doesn’t mean I can’t criticize them for the horrendous state they are. Also, them being the barbaric money rich iron fist theocratic backwater is a perfect reason to not let them buy their way to the table. They have zero sporting history. If they want they can try to popularize a sport of their own.
@oshomahimhomoh7801
@oshomahimhomoh7801 9 місяців тому
Lol pls...people playing sports in western nations like US who have also committed atrocities are also joining hands with them?
@JoeOvercoat
@JoeOvercoat 9 місяців тому
@@oshomahimhomoh7801That is a false analogy.
@AwesomeusPrime
@AwesomeusPrime 8 місяців тому
​@@oshomahimhomoh7801how does what you said invalidate all the shit about SA?
@John_Smith_86
@John_Smith_86 9 місяців тому
Huh. Seems surprisingly similar to how my Singapore is attracting F1 races and the recent Taylor Swift tour series. Although we are considerably better on human rights, what with not chopping off people's heads and such. Still, our government do expect to earn back the money from the tourism sector though
@Nawaf-qk9mu
@Nawaf-qk9mu 9 місяців тому
How is capital punishment on terrorists and people involved in terrorist attacks not fair? So many countries have capital punishments too...
@dr.woozie7500
@dr.woozie7500 9 місяців тому
@@Nawaf-qk9mu Jamal Kh ashoggi got capital punishment for speaking out against MBS.
@John_Smith_86
@John_Smith_86 9 місяців тому
@@Nawaf-qk9mu So... only these people's heads are chopped off? Nobody else? Yea, Singapore executes many people too. The difference is the people we execute are generally considered criminals by every country and every society
@Nawaf-qk9mu
@Nawaf-qk9mu 9 місяців тому
@@dr.woozie7500 How come no other Saudi journalist who speak against Saudi have also been killed? The only source confirming it was ordered by the Saudi government is the CIA, an organization notorious for overthrowing and pressuring external governments into submission on a whim, and Turkey, who have a personal vendetta against Saudi, especially Erdogan and his neo-ottoman politicial views.
@ShankarSivarajan
@ShankarSivarajan 9 місяців тому
@@dr.woozie7500 "Freedom of speech does not mean freedom from consequences."
@23davidian96
@23davidian96 8 місяців тому
Great video, but i love inclduing clips of different sports people playing pro ams haha. Not surprised Ben Stokes has a great swing 😂
@JustJulyo
@JustJulyo 9 місяців тому
Love when people use WWE to explain unethical business practices
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