Nah, I get that, but he's effectively changing hats (well, changing hats and changing some info in the "Payor" area of the fat endorsement checks he'll keep right on cashing.) Worthy of tweeting the information, I agree completely, just not sure it's the HUGE NEWS!!! it's being made out to be, that's all.Mr.Bond said:
He's been with them for like 15 years and is a top 10 recognizable golfer in the world. I think it's pretty notable news in the golf community
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Could totally see the PXG guy throwing a lot of money his way and making it tempting.
Gonna have to disagree with you in this case. if that's true he would have stayed with TM. His agent is reported to be looking for the a big payday to cash in on his major win. Guys switch all the time for money. If it was only about winning guys in the top 10-20 in the world would play what they want, not what they get paid to play. Your JOhnson example kinda proves the point don't you think? he made the switch right after winning the open and he had been with Titleist forever.aggiedent said:Quote:
Could totally see the PXG guy throwing a lot of money his way and making it tempting.
For these guys at the elite level winning>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> money. Many of the PXG guys struggled after making the change. Just look at Zack Johnson's proximity to the pin stats after the change, especially with his wedges.
Sergio is going to go in a direction he is comfortable with, not where some guy hurls a bunch of money at him.
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Your JOhnson example kinda proves the point don't you think? he made the switch right after winning the open and he had been with Titleist forever.
Interesting to think about. But like the post above me, I think they have 3 of the top 5 players in the world and are ok with thatAggie369 said:
My buddy says Justin Rose is next....
And the TM guys are leaving cause Taylormade is "out of money"
TM signed a couple guys name Tiger and Rory last year, too.98Ag99Grad said:
Rose, DJ, Day. They have some huge names.
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Zach Johnson hasn't gone down the drain since the switch. He hasn't been quite as good, and some of that has been due to being 41, some to putting, and maybe some to the equipment change.
Who?? Totally forgot about Rory.Quinn said:TM signed a couple guys name Tiger and Rory last year, too.98Ag99Grad said:
Rose, DJ, Day. They have some huge names.
Yep, as Dick Harmon used to say, "She got 'Lead' poisoning."12thMan2012 said:
Her problem is Leadbetter can't stop tinkering with stuff that works.
yes and it was also his first full year on the pga tour. Not to mention he is in his early twenties with no other priorities in his life. The other guys are older and rich. It isn't apples to apples when comparing them to Rahm12thMan2012 said:
So does John Rahm, but he played in 23 PGATOUR events this year.
Maybe my sarcasm meter is broken; but, he signed with Callaway.hunterjr81 said:
Good move by Sergio. I am sure they make good clubs but I dislike TaylorMades marketing strategy. Its all about distance. F distance. Give me a par any day!