It s no secret that player endorsements of equipment aren t always what they seem. A player s bag with Company A s logo may contain only two or three clubs manufactured by that company. Before the endorsement stakes became so high, some players were known to have one company s logo stamped on their preferred irons, which were made by a rival company. It s the Tour s job to look after its members best interests. One could be taken at the first tee, the other as players leave the 18th green.
Competition is good.
Manufacturers soon would determine the viability of two surveys, giving their business to the company that offers the best combination of speed, accuracy and comprehensiveness. Let s hope that participants in the Player Advisory Council meetings carefully consider the importance of accurate, impartial equipment surveys when they discuss the matter on Jan. 30. Historically, high school athletes golfers included had to weigh the pros and cons of attending college or turning pro. After Aug. 1, they ll have the option to go pro before going to college. The NCAA s Division II institutions have passed a new bylaw allowing virtually any type of professional activity including accepting prize money by any high school player without eligibility ramifications.