[dwilli]

If your son had played his first PGA event today and shot a one-over, You'd be down to see your lending officer with him as collateral.

[ewing]

Interesting point, the crucial fact is that Annika was playing her very best 'not to lose' and to make pars like the Men's US Open while everyone else in the field was attempting to fire at the flags all day long.

Huge difference...

[proud_2_B_texasgal]

><> If your son had played his first PGA event today and shot a one-over, You'd be down to see your lending officer with him as collateral. <><

LOLOL .. GREAT point! It's all PERSPECTIVE, isn't it??

[over3Owithabrain]

The difference is Annika is at her peak, the hypothetical son you refer to would presumably be just starting out and not yet at his best. This was the greatest current woman golfer doing well by not stinking it up. She can't play a whole lot better than today, save for a few putts. Not meant to insult.

[NittanyLion]

If your son had played his first PGA event today and shot a one-over, You'd be down to see your lending officer with him as collateral.

Not quite. Certainly not if he'd had extensive experience on the Nationwide Tour and was playing at the best of his ability already. The 80th percentile on the PGA Tour isn't going to pay for a nice house.

[Bob J]

If Annika's husband took her down to the bank today, they'd be shown the door. Unless your a legacy with endorsements, missing cuts and shooting bogey golf on the PGA barely pays the cost of being on the Tour.