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green_lantern66 asked in SportsGolf · 1 decade ago

Ryan Moore- Logo Free?

PGA pro Ryan Moore played 2009 without any sponsorships. He's said it's good to be able to play whatever brand/model clubs he feels like playing. Golf Magazine and some agents disagreed- apparently, he's missing out on at least $300,000 dollars. After a "sterling amateur career" (from Golf magazine), he hasn't had much success on Tour. I believe the pressure to make money only from earnings will be good for him... that it'll serve as a motivator to succeed. So I ask everyone here, what's your opinion? Will it work? Will it backfire? Will it matter?

http://www.golf.com/golf/equipment/article/0,28136...

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I think he's being a fool, but then again I'm not Ryan Moore. I respect him a lot for deciding to not be a billboard on legs. He's sacrificing a lot of money because of what he believes in and that will probably help his golf game more than extra cash in his pocket.

  • 1 decade ago

    PGA tour pro like him these days are very few and far between to say the least, he chose to do what he wants and I think thats admirable.

    He has a stellar amateur career, and if i am not mistaken other than Tiger, Charles howell III and Ryan, all the pros has been to Q school. So that tells you how much talent he's got.

    But, he could still put some logo on his shirt and bag get paid for it, if he has no need for that $ he can always welcome to donate to charity such as St.jude children hospital or the charity he likes.

  • mbl
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    I think it's crazy to say he "hasn't had much success on tour". He's had a good solid career so far. He just won an event a month ago. I appreciate his decision to play whatever he likes. But as a pro, I sure would take the money.

  • 1 decade ago

    I personally think it is a good idea on his part. He isn't having the success that some thought he may have had right away, but he is winning tournaments. If he wants a sponsor next year, I would assume his value will go up and he will be able to make even more money. Also, he knows he is missing out on money and obviously isn't that worried about it.

  • It's not up for a magazine to tell him what he should and shouldn't do.

    If he doesn't want to look like a billboard on legs, that's his business. He went to college and presumably, understands basic personal finance.

    Contrast that with Tiger Woods. Before Woods hit one ball as a professional he had roughly $100mm in endorsements so he was set for life (financially). For him, this means he doesn't have to play silly season events (which have lucrative guarantees).

    No single approach works. It's about what works best for the individual.

  • 1 decade ago

    i dont agree with that he makes more money than 99% of people anyway who cares if he plays a certain type of clubs or not,hes not gonna run out of money anytime soon

  • ?
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Your guess is as good as mine. I will say, however, that being true to one's beliefs, as long as they"re not negative or criminal, usually makes for a good night's sleep.

    Source(s): HS Inner city Guidance Counselor 1972-98.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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