Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Players need a chance to learn while they earn
THE DP World Tour’s alliance with the PGA Tour means the top 10 on the merit list will gain access to America next season.
As such, a win for the lower ranked players can be a stepping stone to a career changing situation.
Some don’t agree with this – and that’s understandable. But the old adage of strength in numbers does make sense.
There were 11 Americans playing at Tour school and that’s a positive.
Maybe the college system in the States, which allows access to PGA Tour courses, could also be incorporated for European players as they forge a career in the paid ranks.
The LIV Tour has tried to tap into this market. It’s a clever move. The stars of tomorrow will come from this system – Brooks Koepka learned so much from his time in Europe.
Turning professional is a learning curve.
There are very few ‘can’t miss’ prospects out there and that avenue should be explored.