And the winners checks should return to a normal level so the The R&A may spend more globally promoting the game as they are charged to do - same goes for the United States Golf Association (USGA) & PGA's. It is not any way in their remit to pay pros generational wealth in a single check. I keep hearing the from the pros themselves that they are playing for legacy and trophies not money - The for profits (PGA TOUR, DP World Tour, Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)) & others that self fund (LIV Golf, The Masters) may increase the purses as much as they like and sponsors will support - but the organizations that grow the game from grass roots support so that the leaderboards are full of flags from around the world should have the support of the professionals to cap the purses - The prestige of the Major shouldn't be contingent of the amount of the winners check. As Martin Slumbers bravely brought attention to the fact the escalation of purses on Golf's most important organizations is unsustainable. In addition, a reduction in the overall men's purse would, like tennis, hopefully allow equal men's and women's payouts in the majors hosted by those organizations as they support both. The Open Trump Turnberry #TheMASTERS PGA of America The PGA Augusta National Golf Club
It’s time for our second round of Open Championship throwback facts! A big shout out to our knowledgeable Golf Team for highlighting these great moments🏌️♂️ ⏳ 1986: Greg Norman finally wins his first Major Championship at Turnberry! Having led all four Majors going into the final round in 1986, the Open at Turnberry was his only victory. Remarkably, the temperature was 25 degrees Fahrenheit colder than the final round of the Duel in the Sun in 1977. Norman's winner's cheque in 1986 was £70,000.
