Hack It Out Golf Is Team Europe Even Team Europe Anymore?
Sep 22, 2025
Ryder Cup excitement is in the air! The hosts dive into how the PGA Tour's rise has impacted the traditional European Tour, sparking nostalgia for its glory days. They explore how financial motivation and competition are luring players away from Europe. The group debates whether enforcing tour loyalty for Europeans could revitalize the DP World Tour. Will this shift diminish the fierce rivalry that once defined the Ryder Cup? Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion and some lighthearted banter as they rally for Team Europe!
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PGA Tour's Financial Pull Improves Players
- The PGA Tour's financial growth over 20 years pulled top European players to play mostly in the U.S. on stronger fields.
- Greg Chalmers argues this makes Europeans better competitors for events like the Ryder Cup.
Watching Early European Tour Days
- Lou recalls watching early European Tour coverage on Golf Channel and missing that era.
- He remembers top players mostly staying in Europe, which made the tour feel vibrant.
No Minimum Event Backpack On DP World Tour
- There is currently no minimum event requirement on the DP World Tour for many top players to keep status.
- Mark notes co-sanctioned events and majors let players maintain rankings without full European schedules.