Did you follow the Ryder Cup competition? I was so disgusted by the American golfers performance I just had to vent somewhere. It seems many of our so-called "top competitors" just don't have it in them to compete to win one on one or four ball. So they had their butts handed to them over the last 3 days by the European golfers. Just disgusting.
There are a number of theories on why our top guys just fold in head to head competition. Now keep in mind, these are guys who earn anywhere from $20 million to $50 million per year. However, the vast majority of those earning are not on the golf course. They are dollars paid for appearances, equipment contracts, and other promotions. My favorite theory is that the American players are just not focused on winning. They are focused on playing well enough to be visible and keep the endorsement dollars flowing. The European golfers are totally focused on winning and it shows in the results.
What do you think?
There are a number of theories on why our top guys just fold in head to head competition. Now keep in mind, these are guys who earn anywhere from $20 million to $50 million per year. However, the vast majority of those earning are not on the golf course. They are dollars paid for appearances, equipment contracts, and other promotions. My favorite theory is that the American players are just not focused on winning. They are focused on playing well enough to be visible and keep the endorsement dollars flowing. The European golfers are totally focused on winning and it shows in the results.
What do you think?