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Tim Martin

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Players To Be Paid For Ryder Cup Participation
« on: Today at 04:12:11 PM »
I know there is a divergence of opinion on this subject so I’m wondering if there is a consensus in the discussion group? I read an interesting quote from Rory McIlroy saying he’d “pay for the privilege to play in the event.”
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John Handley

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Re: Players To Be Paid For Ryder Cup Participation
« Reply #1 on: Today at 04:28:37 PM »
I don't have an issue with the players getting paid.  The PGA is making a bunch of money on this and it's now like all of sports, entertainment. 


Now having said that, I think you see the difference in cultures and why the Ryder Cup is more regarded by the European side.  It just means more.



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Rob Marshall

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Re: Players To Be Paid For Ryder Cup Participation
« Reply #2 on: Today at 06:20:28 PM »
How could they charge $750 a day and not pay them? Back in the day I think it was a loser money wise but that was a long time ago. If all the profits went to charity it would be one thing…..
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Chris Hughes

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Re: Players To Be Paid For Ryder Cup Participation
« Reply #3 on: Today at 06:53:35 PM »
Seeing a number of $400K being reported...should be increased 4X to $1.6M, at a minimum, IMO.


Single day tix are $750 for the tourney days at the Black, absolutely absurd.


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Rob Marshall

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Re: Players To Be Paid For Ryder Cup Participation
« Reply #4 on: Today at 07:28:08 PM »
Quote from: Chris Hughes on Today at 06:53:35 PM
Seeing a number of $400K being reported...should be increased 4X to $1.6M, at a minimum, IMO.


Single day tix are $750 for the tourney days at the Black, absolutely absurd.


I was at the Ryder Cup at Oak Hill. You stand in the first fairway and watch the groups hit their 2nd shot. Then run 5 holes ahead and watch the groups hit one shot. Then run 5 holes ahead...... At the end of the day you see about 30 shots depending on format for $750 plus plus. Not sure you can even do that on the Black. The PGA of America has missed the mark. I think it was $250 in Rome. Supply and demand.....
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Mike_Clayton

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Re: Players To Be Paid For Ryder Cup Participation
« Reply #5 on: Today at 07:52:40 PM »
Are they paying the Americans - but not the Europeans?


Doesn't seem right if it's true.
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Marty Bonnar

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Re: Players To Be Paid For Ryder Cup Participation
« Reply #6 on: Today at 08:01:01 PM »
Perhaps they should only be paid if they discuss golf course architecture?
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Re: Players To Be Paid For Ryder Cup Participation
« Reply #7 on: Today at 08:46:13 PM »
Of course they should be paid
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