- Sep 1, 2004
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Rory has opted not to play in this year's Irish Open. He has been the tournament ambassador for the last 4 years. He is opting to focus on the Open (in Ireland) instead. But it doesn't seem to have gone down terribly well here in his homeland. He is also limiting his time in Europe to the minimum 4 events required to qualify for the Ryder Cup. The rest of the time he is going to focus on PGA Tour, WGCs and Majors. I get this. I get that he also lives in the US and has an Ameican wife/life.
It's tough for these guys to make decisions like this. He is very proud of his Irish heritage but he is also determined to focus on where he sees the lowest hanging fruit. But he also should be helping to give back to the European tour. He is a huge draw wherever he goes. Everyone wants a piece of him. He sells tickets, much the same way that Tiger did/does. But the European tour launched his career. I just hope he doesn't turn his back on it completely. Is it all just about the money?
Thoughts?
It's tough for these guys to make decisions like this. He is very proud of his Irish heritage but he is also determined to focus on where he sees the lowest hanging fruit. But he also should be helping to give back to the European tour. He is a huge draw wherever he goes. Everyone wants a piece of him. He sells tickets, much the same way that Tiger did/does. But the European tour launched his career. I just hope he doesn't turn his back on it completely. Is it all just about the money?
Thoughts?