Ok, this is an unrelated rant, but why was the Walker Cup (finished yesterday) not on TV, other than the Golf Channel? Moreover, why is the Walker Cup being played at the same time as the PGA?
There are some of us golf fans out there that would like to watch the Walker Cup (indeed, I would rather WIN the Walker Cup than almost any other tournament), but it gets totally screwed.
I really love golf, but I think the PGA and the USGA are really f-ing up the amateur game the way they are going.
Have you heard who Nicklaus picked for the final two slots for the Presidents cup?
Not enough people care about the Walker Cup.
The Walker Cup is a match-up of teams from Europe and the USA, in a format similar to the Ryder Cup, but for amateurs only. Way back when it was a big deal as some very strong players remained amateurs - Bobby Jones for instance. Nowadays, most guys jump to the professional ranks as soon as they complete their personal goals (or just go straight to the pros, like Sean O'Hair) whether that be a collegiate championship or an individual one like the US Amateur or Public Links. So the Walker Cup is the place to check out future stars and is for the real afficionados.