How would officials in charge of the top men’s tournaments react to the USGA’s decision to up the ante at the US Open, increasing the championship’s purse by $US2 million to $US12 million total, with the winner receiving more than $2 million?
The US PGA Tour’s Tournament of Champions at Kapalua in Maui is already unique for a couple reasons. It’s always the first event of the calendar year and it’s the only tournament that only features winners from the previous season.