Steph Curry accepts Web.com invite

[ClonesFTW]

Playing on a sponsor exemption, he'll get to compete with the professionals for a weekend. I'm sure he'll get dead last by 5-10 strokes but I'll definitely tune in. He did shoot a 68 in the final round at the celebrity tournament this weekend, he's no weekend warrior like most of us.

http://www.pgatour.com/webcom/news/...pts-ellie-mae-classic-sponsor-invitation.html

 

[TheJackWePack5]

I saw some of his highlights today on ESPN in the round he shot 68. Impressive.

Like you said, he will get smoked but I'm sure his swing coach is top notch, so he may shoot decent.

 

[1100011CS]

So, some other guy out there busting his ass to make a living playing golf gets bumped because of this **** head? Stupid.

 

[clone52]

So, some other guy out there busting his ass to make a living playing golf gets bumped because of this **** head? Stupid.

That's kind of the purpose of a sponsor's exemption. Get someone in there to get more eyes on the event so they can see your product. This leads to bigger pay days for the rest of the field.

 

[Cyclonepride]

He plays basketball like that and also can shoot a 68 in golf? I hate him.

 

[ClonesFTW]

So, some other guy out there busting his ass to make a living playing golf gets bumped because of this **** head? Stupid.

Not really as the only person getting bumped is whoever else the sponsor had in mind for their exemption slot, who likely wouldn't have been close to making the cut either.

 

[brokenloginagain]

i think all the pro leagues in golf should do this, remind everyone of how insanely good they are when a scratch handicap athlete shows up and shoots 88.

golf needs all the attention it can get.

 

[Cyclone.TV]

Not really as the only person getting bumped is whoever else the sponsor had in mind for their exemption slot, who likely wouldn't have be close to making the cut either.

That's probably not true as players get sponsors exempts all the time and play well. But this is fine because it will improve pay for fields.

 

[ClonesFTW]

That's probably not true as players get sponsors exempts all the time and play well. But this is fine because it will improve pay for fields.

I said not likely as only 17% of players on sponsor exemptions made the cut in the last 18 months, and 0 have won.

http://www.golf.com/tour-news/2017/...-how-webcom-sponsors-invites-actually-perform

 

[Cyclone.TV]

I said not likely as only 17% of players on sponsor exemptions made the cut in the last 18 months, and 0 have won.

http://www.golf.com/tour-news/2017/...-how-webcom-sponsors-invites-actually-perform

Small sample sizes aside, that is also only using the "unrestricted" exemptions and I believe a lot of people are arguing that those should be restricted to people who deserve to play. But like I said, the sponsors want to get exposure and ticket sales can help bring more money in for all the players. So it's a fine line.

 

[HFCS]

He gone win that gold jacket from Shooter McGavin.

 

[Tre4ISU]

So, some other guy out there busting his ass to make a living playing golf gets bumped because of this **** head? Stupid.

No. He didn't take a spot from anyone.

 

[tm3308]

So, some other guy out there busting his ass to make a living playing golf gets bumped because of this **** head? Stupid.

What's better for the health of the game: some no-name guy threatening to flirt with making the cut, or a guy as globally popular as Steph Curry bringing attention to the game?

 

[theantiAIRBHG]

He plays basketball like that and also can shoot a 68 in golf? I hate him.

Psssssh. I've been known to break triple digits on the links, and I make a mean pan of scrambled eggs.

Steps Curry ain't all that.