Should the PGA Tour allow players to receive appearance money?

[HomerJSimpson]

I think its an inevitable consequence of wanting the best players to play in the best events. We all know how insular the majority of US tour pros are and so paying them for things like Shanghai, Dubai etc is probably the only way they'll be enticed to play. Many don't see the Open as a big deal anymore (which is sad) and use the British weather as a pretty thin excuse.

On the plus side, getting the best players to play around the world strengthens the European tour brand and to be honest is beginning to make the US tour look a less appealing option especially as the prizes around the globe get better and more ranking points become available. Yes you can make a significant living just playing the US tour but to become the best golfer you can be you need to be playing the best every week wherever that is. If sponsors are willing to pay to make that happen then I'm happy to sit and watch it

 

[shivas irons]

The top guys who are the great attractions and get the appearance money have a great lifestyle which is deserved,they are rewarded for their talent with very good prize money but what I cant agree with is when a players fee outweighs the winners cheque.A few years back John Daly was getting huge fee`s to play in europe and putting very little effort into the tournaments he played in and I think here lies the danger.I know if the fee`s were paltry the likes of Woods would simply not be enticed to play and theres always somebody who will give them the fee their management requires,but its a shame golf and sport in general has gone this way.PLAY FOR YOUR CRUST!!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

The problem with Daly was he turned up, chopped a few holes and walked off. Sponsores weren't getting VFM and as a result Daly has more or less burned all his bridges worldwide in terms of getting sponsor invites and so will struggle to find places to play.

Woods, McIlroy etc aren't in that bracket and at least you know that if they get paid to play they are usually in a good place physically and mentally to make the cut (or at least give it a good run - some weeks it just isn't there whoever you are) and that they will do the off course stuff with good grace too. They offer VFM and so sponsors get their pound of flesh and the palyers get a nice cheque and everyone is happy