One might reasonably ask why the USGA insists on becoming wealthier and wealthier when their mandate (backed by a US tax exemption) is to be the national governing body for golf. The blue blazer crowd incessantly solicits golfers for donations ("for the good of the game"). They might want to spend some of their time, energy and money showing us what they're putting back into golf. (NOTE the only reason the US Women's Open purse jumped was because Pro Medica came on board, not because Far Hills wanted to give the women's game a shot in the arm.)
Great piece as always!
One might reasonably ask why the USGA insists on becoming wealthier and wealthier when their mandate (backed by a US tax exemption) is to be the national governing body for golf. The blue blazer crowd incessantly solicits golfers for donations ("for the good of the game"). They might want to spend some of their time, energy and money showing us what they're putting back into golf. (NOTE the only reason the US Women's Open purse jumped was because Pro Medica came on board, not because Far Hills wanted to give the women's game a shot in the arm.)