Has Anyone Attended A PGA Event???

[Selassie I]

So, I made it out to the tournament at Seville Golf Course in Gilbert, AZ. Absolutely nothing like going to a Rams football game, and I don't think I ever walked as far as I did in one day.

Having said that I really liked going. Was cool to be so up close to the players. Saw some insanely good shots and some I couldn't believe how bad.

Here's world #1 Nelly Korda. She went on to win the tournament!

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I have to share this with you. I showed this pic to my daughter-in-law yesterday because she could have gone pro after college. Her dad is still trying his best to get her to but she has been playing basically every day of her life since she was 4 or 5 and she's just had enough of it.

Anyway, she's a real badass and set a bunch of records in college. When I showed her this pic... she told me that Korda is a great player for sure, but then said that she beat her in a tournament years ago when Korda was already a pro.

 

[Allen2McVay]

I have to share this with you. I showed this pic to my daughter-in-law yesterday because she could have gone pro after college. Her dad is still trying his best to get her to but she has been playing basically every day of her life since she was 4 or 5 and she's just had enough of it.

Anyway, she's a real badass and set a bunch of records in college. When I showed her this pic... she told me that Korda is a great player for sure, but then said that she beat her in a tournament years ago when Korda was already a pro.

Holy Crap!

 

[Karate61]

I have to share this with you. I showed this pic to my daughter-in-law yesterday because she could have gone pro after college. Her dad is still trying his best to get her to but she has been playing basically every day of her life since she was 4 or 5 and she's just had enough of it.

Anyway, she's a real badass and set a bunch of records in college. When I showed her this pic... she told me that Korda is a great player for sure, but then said that she beat her in a tournament years ago when Korda was already a pro.

Wow...I understand the burnout, totally, but what about the money? Korda makes millions. I would love to play golf for millions...that would be like, ah, being in heaven!

 

[Selassie I]

Wow...I understand the burnout, totally, but what about the money? Korda makes millions. I would love to play golf for millions...that would be like, ah, being in heaven!

Well... many LGPA players could make more money getting a job than they do on the tour. Many don't make any money after expenses during their first several years and many never really do. The costs are crazy. Her dad would pay everything for her if she decides to jump in... but he really wants it more than she does. Golf payed for her entire education here in the USA including 2 masters degrees (Because of covid adding an additional year+ to her eligibility) and she wants to do her own thing now.

I was surprised to hear how many LPGA players never make any real money. It is extremely expensive and the travel costs are insane too. Like I said, her dad will pay for it if she wants to try. I was kinda surprised too (and kinda bummed) when she decided she didn’t want to continue.

The other part is the travel. Being out on the road all over the world constantly is a big turn off for her. She has a great job here that doesn't require any travel. Tiger and Rory hired her away from her job recently... they are starting a new golf league thing with lots of backing from other celebrities. She worked there for a very short time and went back to the job she left (they completely understood why she left, but were so happy she came back) because of things she saw happening behind the scenes. The golf world knows her, but golf just doesn't attract her anymore. She is way more interested in becoming a mother than anything. Golf wouldn't allow that either. Her family is very blessed so the allure of money earned from golf isn't like it would be for most.

Plus... she's married to my son! What more could she ask for LOL. He's one lucky sob is the reality of it all. He hit the jackpot when they met and started dating.